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Missing 70-Year-Old Hilo Man Found
Police are looking for 70 year-old Rex Shimizu, described as 5-feet-7-inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Ranks 48th for Economic Growth
In WalletHub’s June 3, 2019, report on the Best & Worst State Economies, Hawai‘i the fourth worst in the nation, ranking 48th in terms of economic growth.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Send Disaster Relief Bill for Trump’s Signature
The disaster relief legislation passed by a vote of 354-58 and now heads to the president for his signature.
HVNP to Conduct Flight Ops Throughout June
USGS HVO will conduct flights to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation, and to survey for ungulate control and maintenance purposes.
‘Game-Changers’ to Be Featured at Waimea Community Meeting
The Hale Kuawehi solar-plus-battery-storage partnership with HELCO and Parker Ranch is one of several game changers on the Waimea Community Association agenda.
Low-Flying Copter to Survey Kīlauea Summit & East Rift Zone
Residents near the Kīlauea Volcano summit and along the East Rift Zone should expect to see and hear a low-flying, yellow helicopter…
17 HPD Recruits Recognized in 89th Class Ceremony
The Hawaiʻi Police Department, County of Hawaiʻi, held a graduation ceremony for 17 new recruits on May 31, 2019, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on the Big Island.
Waikoloa Man Dies From Injuries Following May 16 Collision
A 38-year-old Waikoloa man has died from injuries following a two-vehicle collision that occurred on May 16.
Second Round of Maunakea Rules Hearings Begins June 3
The proposed administrative rules to govern public and commercial activities on UH-managed lands on Maunakea will be an essential resource management tool…
How Are TSA Agents Faring Since Government Shutdown?
TSA agents are seeing pay increases but were the trials they endured enough to motivate change to get them the same protections other federal employees receive?
Flags Fly at Half-Staff for Virginia Beach Shooting Victims
Flags are flying at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach.
Hawai‘i Comes to Rescue of Damselflies in Distress
Researchers are reintroducing endangered damselflies in an effort prevent yet another extinction of a Native Hawaiian insect.
Research & Plan Revealed at First-Ever Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Symposium
Scientists and managers shared knowledge, their latest research findings, and discussed next steps in battling the fungal disease that has killed millions of trees…
OHA Awards Over $1M in Grants to 6 Hawaiʻi Island Programs
Six Hawaiʻi Island programs will receive a total of $1,129,290. Hawaiʻi Island will also be served by two statewide grant awardees.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through June 2
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
O‘ahu Man to Serve Prison Time for Distributing Cocaine Near Playground
Jeffrey Rowell, also known as Darnell Stinnette, was sentenced to 110 months of imprisonment for the distribution of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a playground.
VIDEO: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Will Remain on Hawai‘i Island
Following a meeting with the USGS director, Sen. Mazie Hirono announced that USGS has committed to keeping the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Hawai‘i Island.
VIDEO: Excursion Celebrates Koa Reforestation Efforts
Sealaska leaders went on a day trip to Hawaiʻi Island on Monday, May 27, to revisit KS’ Keawewai and its native forest on the upper slopes of Keauhou.
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense to Hold Disaster Prep Fair, June 22
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency is holding a Disaster Preparation Fair in West Hawai‘i on Saturday, June 22.
Unidentified Kailua-Kona Man Dies Following Hit-and-Run Incident
An unidentified Kailua-Kona man died following a single vehicle hit and run collision on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Kailua-Kona on Hualalai Road.
