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Industrial Hemp Trial Program to Begin
The State of Hawai‘i’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program will begin accepting applications for licenses to grow the crop beginning Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Community Groups Condemn Latest Spill of Cow Manure
Residents of ʻOʻōkala are outraged over the latest public report admitting spillage of approximately 300 gallons of cow manure from Big Island Dairy.
Marine Mammal Center Advises Public on Knife-Wielding Monk Seal
If members of the public see Manuʻiwa in the wild, they are encouraged to call The Marine Mammal Center’s hotline (808) 987-0765 to report the sighting.
Gov. Ige Orders Tax Relief for Kaua‘i Residents Affected by Flooding
Gov. David Ige has directed the state Department of Taxation to provide relief for Kaua‘i residents affected by the devastating floods and landslides.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for State of Hawai‘i
he National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the entire state of Hawai‘i from Thursday morning, April 19, through Friday afternoon, April 20.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hawai‘i DOT Assesses Kaua‘i Flood Damage
HDOT crews from Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and Maui have accessed the areas via helicopter, boat and by hiking in and are assisting with the repairs and recovery.
VIDEO: Monk Seal with Knife in Mouth
The DLNR reports that had it been something other than a sharp fishing knife perhaps the video below would have been endearing.
Kīlauea Volcano Showing Signs of Increased Activity
Kilauea Volcanic Activity Notice, April 17, 2018, 1:10 p.m.: Observations provide evidence that magma is accumulating at shallow depths beneath Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.
Stranded Campers Airlifted Out of Remote Kaua‘i State Park
An estimated 25 people elected to be airlifted out of the Kalalau area of the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kaua‘i on Monday, April 16, 2018.
HPD Identifies Man Swept Into Ocean Trying to Elude Capture
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has identified the fugitive who was swept into the ocean off the Puna coastline.
Podcast Series Chronicles ‘Mission to Mars’ in Hawai‘i
Podcast company Gimlet Media is launching a new series, “The Habitat,” on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Grand Opening Slated for Central Bark Dog Park
All dogs and their owners are invited to the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society’s Central Bark Dog Park Grand Opening.
Big Island Meteorologist to Observe Satellite Launch
The European Space Agency has invited Hawai‘i Island resident Michael Phillips to attend a rocket launch event at ESA headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany.
County of Hawai‘i Fire Department Warns of Telephone Scam
The County of Hawai’i Fire Department is alerting the public to a scam involving telephone solicitations for donations for volunteer firefighters.
Students Have First-Time Experience on Maunakea
Astronomy students from the Kohala and Kapolei High Schools experienced an unexpected treat on a recent trip to the summit of Maunakea.
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.
