Police investigation to close South Kona road
Keala O Keawe Road, also known as Highway 160, will be closed for several hours today while Hawaii Police Department officers investigate a fatal crash that occurred back in March.
The South Kona road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the scenic point above Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park. Motorists will only be able to access the park from the north during this time period.
Motorists are asked to drive with caution during this time and take alternate routes if possible.
Webinar to cover ways to save energy, money
AARP Hawaii will host a free “Energy Unplugged” webinar during which attendees can learn how to save money on their electric bill by changing a few things they do at home.
The webinar is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday and is co-sponsored by Hawaii Energy, an organization that helps families and businesses reduce energy consumption and save money on their electric bills as Hawaii pursues a 100% clean energy future.
Hawaii Energy Facilitator Keli‘i Wilson will share tips and answer questions on easy things people can do to save energy and reduce costs, including ways to make upgrading to energy-efficient appliances more affordable.
To register for a Zoom link, visit www.aarp.org/nearyou.
Vaccines, exams required for incoming seventh-graders
Hawaii state law requires all students receive a physical exam and age-appropriate immunizations before starting seventh grade. Parents of children who have not received a well-child visit and vaccinations within the past year are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.
Before the first day of school, all seventh-grade students must provide documentation of having received the following vaccines or risk being excluded: Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine); HPV (human papillomavirus vaccine); and MCV (meningococcal conjugate vaccine).
A physical exam is also required within 12 months before starting seventh grade.
For more information, visit www.vaxtoschoolhawaii.com.