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Hawaiian Airlines Extends Change Fee Waiver
Hawaiian Airlines has extended its waiver of reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel to and from Līhu‘e through April 18…
Man Dies in Ocean After Running from Police
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an incident in which a man appears to have died in the ocean off the Puna coastline.
PHOTOS: Gov., Kaua‘i Mayor Survey Flood, Landslide Damage
Gov. David Ige, Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho took a helicopter tour of the devastated areas of the North Shore of Kaua‘i Monday morning, April 16, 2018.
Red Cross Responds to Kaua‘i Flooding
The Red Cross reported that four homes destroyed homes in Wainiha and there are probably homes damaged in Koloa based on aerial photos.
Kaua‘i Mobilizes Search, Rescue, Recovery Efforts in Wake of Floods, Landslides
Gov. David Ige and Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho conducted a video teleconference on April 16 from the Kaua‘i Emergency Management’s operations center.
Four Kaua‘i State Parks Closed After Massive Weekend Storm
The record-breaking rain storm on Kaua‘i last weekend, April 14 and 15, 2018, has resulted in the DLNR Division of State Parks closing of four Garden Island parks.
Hawaiian Airlines Waives Change Fees for Kaua‘i Travelers
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel to and from Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i, between April 14 and 16 due to heavy rain and flooding.
Hōkūleʻa Mahalo Hawaii Sail to Visit Hilo
The world-famous Hōkūleʻa will come to Hawai‘i Island as part of the “Hōkūleʻa Mahalo Hawaii Sail” to present a free public event.
Satellite Image Shows Locations of Lava Breakouts
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) released this satellite image that was captured on Thursday, April 12, by the Landsat 8 satellite.
WARNING: Contaminated Water in Gulch Near ʻŌʻōkala
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) announces that it is warning the public stay out of Alaialoa Gulch below Mamalahoa Highway, ʻŌʻōkala, Hawai‘i.
UPDATE: Trump Orders Airstrikes on Syria
President Trump ordered the U.S. Armed Forces to launch an airstrike against Syria on Friday, April 13, for suspected chemical weapons attacks against its own people.
Habitat for Humanity Restore Grand Reopening
Habitat for Humanity Hawai’i Island will celebrate the grand reopening of its new Hilo ReStore on Saturday, April 21, at its new location at 863 Iolani St.
Landowners Face Decisions About the Future of Pasturelands
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa announces that landowners across the state face decisions about the future of pasturelands.
Community Meeting on Emergency Preparedness
Reps. Joy San Buenaventura (Puna) and Mark Nakashima (Hāmākua) will be holding a community meeting on emergency preparedness at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: ‘Superb Lava Activity’
Eruptive activity continued on the east rift zone of Kīlauea Volcano on April 5.
Hawai‘i County Seeking Applicants for Boards, Commissions
The County of Hawai’i is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in various boards and commissions.
ReefTeach Volunteers Training, April 19
ReefTeachers educate visitors at Kahalu‘u Bay about “reef etiquette” to protect the vulnerable marine ecosystem.
UPDATE: Missing Pāhoa Woman Found in Good Condition
Hawaiʻi Island police report that Jan Shon Liao, who was missing, has been located in good condition.
Puna District Crime Report: March 16–31, 2018
Puna Community Police responded to 18 burglaries, two robberies, 14 vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins in the 16-day period between March 16 and 31.
TMT Board Defers Site Decision
The TIO board deferred a decision on whether to continue towards building the TMT in Hawai‘i or to consider the alternative in the Canary Islands.
