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HVO: What’s Next for Kīlauea?
The past few weeks have been exciting for volcano watchers on Hawai‘i Island, especially for visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park overlook…
Hōkūleʻa to Depart Hilo for Miloliʻi and Kawaihae
Legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is scheduled to depart Hilo for Miloliʻi tomorrow, Friday, April 27.
Hilo Girl, 16, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing.
County Releases Kalapana Vendor Information Sheet
The information sheet contained in this article was distributed to Kalapana area vendors.
Visitor Statistics Results for First Quarter 2018
The following statement regarding Hawai‘i’s visitor statistics was issued by George D. Szigeti, president and CEO of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA).
Farmers to Benefit from New KSBE Post-Harvest Facility
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Island Campus announces they held a blessing this week to mark the completion of construction of an agricultural post-harvest processing facility in East Hawai‘i.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Special Counsel
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued a following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved bipartisan legislation to protect the Special Counsel.
Southwest to Serve Four Hawai‘i Airports
Southwest Airlines unveiled plans to serve four Hawaiʻi destinations—Kona International Airport at Keahole, Kahului on Maui, Līhue on Kaua‘i and Honolulu.
UPDATE: Mayor Kim in Stable Condition, Weighing Options
Mayor Harry Kim has been medevaced to The Queens Medical Center as a precautionary measure after experiencing chest pains early Thursday.
‘USS Preble’ to Return to Pearl Harbor
The TRCSG deployment is an example of the Navy’s routine presence in waters around the globe, displaying commitment to stability, regional cooperation and economic prosperity for all nations.
Renowned Vet to Speak About Rat Lungworm Disease in Animals
UHH invites the public to a talk by a renowned veterinarian from Australia who will speak about how knowledge about animals contracting rat lungworm disease.
HDOT to Hold Meetings on Transportation Improvement Program
The Hawai‘i DOT will hold meetings to discuss and solicit comments on the Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2019-2022 (+2).
Hawai‘i House Passes $14.4B Budget
Hawai‘i Island highlights include additional ambulances, school improvements and building of an inspection station at the Kona airport.
WANTED: HPD Seeks 2 Men on Multiple Warrants
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two men wanted on multiple warrants and questioning regarding thefts and burglaries.
UH Study: Low-Lying Islands Will Be Uninhabitable by Mid-Century
Rising sea levels plus wave-driven flooding will cause frequent damage to infrastructure and will irreversibly contaminate island freshwater resources by 2030 to 2060.
UDPATE 3: Supreme Court Hears Travel Ban Arguments
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments today, April 25, in Hawai‘i’s challenge to the third iteration of President Donald Trump’s travel ban, Hawaii v. Trump.
Boat Captain Rescues Swimmer in Kailua Bay
A woman passenger from the cruise ship Carnival Legend was seen swimming in Kailua Bay, approximately 100 yards east of Kailua Pier at 4 p.m. on Monday April 25.
PHOTOS: $600,000+ Raised for Kaua‘i Cleanup
The Kaua‘i Relief and Recovery Fund provides grants to local organizations that are bringing immediate relief to communities that have been impacted by flooding.
Search for Next UH Hilo Chancellor Extended
The search for a new chancellor of the UH at Hilo has been extended to the end of 2018; the new leader is expected to be in place in spring 2019.
Puna Man Charged With Suspected Drug Dealing
Hawai‘i Island police recovered 369.3 grams of heroin; just under a gram of crystal methamphetamine; 28 grams of dried, processed marijuana; and just over $8,100.
