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‘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.
Foster’s Kitchen Features Fresh Spring Menu
Foster’s Kitchen in downtown Kailua-Kona, known for its scratch-made local cuisine and handcrafted cocktails, is offering a new menu for spring.
How to Prepare for a Tsunami, Nature’s Warning Signs
This portion of the interview discusses the common “natural warning signs” of tsunamis, what to do if a tsunami alert is issued or you think a local tsunami may have been generated, how to prepare for tsunamis and surprising facts about…
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Eastern Wall of Puʻu ʻŌʻō Shows Signs of Weakening
A perched pond was observed within the very inflated Pu’u ‘O’o crater on the morning of Thursday, April 19, according to Paradise Helicopters’ crew members.
Puna Man Charged With 9 Sex Offenses
A Puna man was charged on Friday, April 20, with nine sexual offenses in connection with a sexual assault reported in Hilo on Tuesday afternoon, April 17.
Van Driver Kills Nine on Toronto Sidewalk
Nine people died and 16 were injured on Monday, April 23, 2018, in one of the worst mass killings in the modern history of Canada.
New Verizon Next Gen Store Opens in Hilo
The first of its kind Next Gen Verizon store in Hilo is now open at 111 East Puainako St.
HPD Seeking Three Puna Men Wanted on Bench Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating three Puna men who are wanted for outstanding bench warrants.
864 Pounds of Trash Removed at Manukā NAR Cleanup
On Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, 30 volunteers removed 864 pounds of trash from the Manukā Natural Area Reserve (NAR) on Hawai’i Island.
Hawai‘i Gas Prices Continue to Increase
Average retail gasoline prices in Honolulu have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.46/g on Sunday, April 23, 2018.
