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Lyft Offers New App Features for Pride Month
Lyft announced new initiatives and product features as part of its ongoing commitment to inclusivity and the Hawai‘i LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month.
BOOK: ‘Fascinating Facts About Hawai‘i’
Charmingly illustrated with colorful drawings by graphic designer Kristin Lipman, this handy compendium will delight visitors and locals alike.
TSA: Be Prepared for Busiest Summer on Record at HNL
The TSA is prepared for what is projected to be the busiest summer travel season between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
HPD Arrests 26 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 20 through 26, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 26 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Celebration of Life to Be Held for Fire Capt. David Mahon
On behalf of the Mahon family, the Hawai‘i Fire Department announced that a Celebration of Life for will be help for Fire Captain David Mahon on Saturday, June 1.
Pāhoa Man Charged With Drug Offenses
Hawai’i Island Police have charged a 56-year-old Pāhoa man for various drug offenses stemming from a search warrant at a Puna residence.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Food Donations & Fun at KapohoKine Adventures’ Kama‘ãina Days
Memorial Day weekend’s Kama‘āina Days gives back to lava-stressed communities with 442 free zipline tours and food donations.
Sunscreen Swap Set at Kahalu‘u Bay/Beach Park
The Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center will canvass Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park to educate visitors about mineral-based sunscreens that minimize damage to coral and marine ecosystems.
Pedestrian Killed on Highway 130
Hawai‘i Fire Department units were dispatched to an apparent motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at 5:16 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
Kamuela Post Office to Relocate
The goal of the proposal is to move to a site that provides better access and better meets the overall needs of Waimea postal customers.
Kama‘āina Enjoy Free Ziplining at KapohoKine Adventures Fundraiser
Hundreds of Hawai‘i Island residents enjoyed a day of free ziplining and family activities hosted by KapohoKine Adventures in Hilo.
Kurtistown Fire Destroys Home
A Pāhoa family survived a fire on Saturday, May 25, 2019, that caused over $185,000 of damage to their single-story home on Sandalwood Court Road in Kurtistown.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Visitors Create $94.1M for Big Island
A new US National Park Service report shows that 1.1 million visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2018 spent $94.1 million in communities near the park.
Suspect Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Traffic Accident
Christopher Raymond Helmlinger has been charged with Manslaughter. His bail was set at $100,000.
Senate Passes $19.1B Supplemental Disaster Relief Bill
Sen. Hirono secured a number of provisions in the Bipartisan Disaster Supplemental Bill to assist individuals and communities impacted by natural disasters in 2018.
UPDATE: Governor Releases Funding for Waimea Elementary Land Acquisition
Gov. David Ige has released the $1.6 million to finance the acquisition of land adjacent to Waimea Elementary School and Waimea Middle School on Hawai‘i Island.
Rat Lungworm Confirmed in 3 Big Island Visitors
The CDC has confirmed three unrelated cases of rat lungworm disease in visitors to Hawai‘i Island.
KTA Seeking Employees With ‘The Right Stuff’
KTA Super Stores is offering a variety of part-time and full-time job opportunities for qualified people with the “right stuff.”
Kailua-Kona Man Killed in 3-Vehicle Collision
A 49-year-old Kailua-Kona man was killed this morning, May 22, on Highway 190 in a three-vehicle collision.
DOH Issues Red ‘Closed’ Placard to Genki Sushi
The DOH has posted a red “closed” placard at Genki Sushi located at 74-5450 Makala Boulevard in Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i Island for extensive pest infestation.
