Hawaii County News

HONOLULU -- Residents across the Hawaiian Islands woke up again in what looks like Los Angeles on a bad-traffic day. via Los Angeles Times

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“Air quality and weather conditions are being closely monitored and if any changes occur that might affect your safety, you will be informed”

As a haze generated by a new vent in Kilauea volcano obscured Oahu commuters' views of Diamond Head and settled over most of the islands Thursday, the Hawaii County Civil Defense issued a health advisory for ... via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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The National Weather Service has forecasted that normal tradewinds for the Big Island will diminish and be replaced by light and variable winds. via KHNL-TV Honolulu

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The intersection of Haili Street and Kapi'olani Street on the Big Island will be converted to an all-way stop this week, Hawaii County officials said. via The Honolulu Advertiser

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By Rod Thompson rthompson@starbulletin.com HILO The Hawaii County Council rejected yesterday a $125 million waste-to-energy plant, leaving the county with no plan for dealing with Hilo-area trash after 2012. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

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In response to complaints about noisy car sound systems, Hawaii county workers have erected warning signs on Banyan Drive and at the Keaukaha area beaches to remind motorists about the county's noise ordinance. via KPUA-AM Hilo

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Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section, Area I Captain Larry Weber Phone: 961-2251 April 2, 2008 Report No. via Hawaii Police

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Hawaii County police are asking for the public's help in identify the vandalists who painted graffiti in eight locations in Keaukaha between April 27 and April 29. via KPUA-AM Hilo

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Hawaii County police are warning the public about another internet scam. A Hilo woman reported Wednesday afternoon that she received an e-mail Tuesday claiming to be from the Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union. via The Honolulu Advertiser

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Several people were seen smoking during recent visits to Lincoln Park, Reed's Bay Beach Park and Leleiwi Beach Park. via KPUA-AM Hilo

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