Gov. David Ige announced Friday afternoon he has signed a statewide emergency proclamation in response to Hawaii Island’s ongoing dengue fever outbreak. The governor said that the measure was also a preventive measure in light of the threat of the Zika virus, which has health officials worldwide keeping a close eye on mosquito-borne illnesses.
Due to ongoing brushfire operations and hazardous conditionsthe following road closures remain in effect: Highway 190 is closed from the 14 mile mark at the junction of the Daniel K Inouye Highway or New Saddle Road on the Waimea side to the 17 mile mark on the Kona side. Detours are through Kaiminani Drive in Kona and Waikoloa Road. Daniel K Inouye or New Saddle Road is closed from the […]
Cowgirls win 50-30 over Molokai. Great win! They advance to semi final game tomorrow vs the winner of: Hawaii Baptist & Damien Keaau...game time 5pm.... Go Cowgirls....
Firefighters are battling three brush fires deemed suspicious in North Kona and South Kohala Thursday afternoon.
HPD reports that Highway 190 is closed between the Saddle Road Junction to north of the 17 Mile Marker due to multiple brish fires. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to use Waikoloa Road and Kaiminani Street to detour around the affected area.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on the US House floor, 2/10/2016: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly urge my colleagues to support the President’s emergency request of $1.8 billion to fight the spread of the Zika virus, a dangerous mosquito-borne illness that has surfaced in my home state of Hawaiʻi and in at least 12 other states across the country. The symptoms and effects of the Zika virus, which have […]
In an extremely exciting game, Double Overtime; Kohala Cowgirls win and advance, beating Kapa'a 47-40! What a game! Go Cowgirls.......
