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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.54/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $2.53/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

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During the week of January 15, 2018, through January 21, 2018, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far this year, there have been 57 DUI arrests compared with 84 during the same period last year, a […]

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The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying anyone who may have information about the cause of three suspicious fires that occurred today, (January 22). The fires were located on Waikoloa Road and Hawaiʻi Belt Road (also known as Route 190).

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On Saturday (January 20) paddlers on the first relay leg started outside Keauhou Bay and completed their 6 mile leg at Kamakahonu Beach by Kailua Pier, then the second leg paddlers tagged off them at the beach and paddled the six mile return to the finish line inside Keauhou Bay.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

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MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — VOLCANO ROAD/MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KEAAU Lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between Mile Markers 6 and 9 between Keaau Pahoa Bypass Road and Naauao Road on Monday, […]

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This is a Civil Defense water shutoff message. The Department of Water Supply reports that portions of the Hilo & Kaūmana area are scheduled for a water service shutoff this Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Due to a watermain repair, customers may experience loss of water or low water pressure.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have charged an 18-year-old Kailua-Kona man with sexual and other related offenses in connection with an incident reported on, (September 3, 2016). On January 18, 2018, Samuel Latrik appeared in Kona Family Court where jurisdiction was waived to adult court. At 3:30 p.m., Latrik was charged with three counts of first-degree Sexual […]

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The listed individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants. Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.

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Mauna Loa is not erupting. Rates of deformation and seismicity remain above long-term background levels, but rates are decreased from earlier in the year.

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Hawai’i Island police are investigating the theft of firearms in connection with a residential burglary in Puna. At 6 p.m., Monday, (January 15), police responded to a report of a break-in at a residence in the 15-1600 29th Avenue block of the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Numerous firearms to include pistols, rifles and shotguns were […]

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Today’s smartphones and 24/7 news coverage provide an ever-increasing number of ways to follow what’s happening in the world of natural hazards, including volcanoes and earthquakes.

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning and Advisory for Hawaii Island today through tonight. A High Wind Warning means maximum sustained winds of up to 40 mph with higher gusts and locally damaging winds.

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Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 55-year-old Puna man with sexual offenses in connection with an assault reported on (December 30, 2017). On (January 17), at 2:45 p.m., Keith K. Hulihe’e was charged with second-degree sexual assault and fourth-degree sexual assault for the incident which is said to have occurred in the Volcano area.

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