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Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Comments on Rescission of DACA
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i released a statement In response to the Trump’s administration decision to rescind the DACA…
UPDATE: Gov. Ige Signs SB4 Rail Bill
Gov. David Ige: “I intend to work with the county mayors, county councils and the Legislature on a fair distribution of the TAT.”
UPDATE: Fuel Tanker Crash Victim Identified
A 21-year old Kamuela woman died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon Sept. 2, 2017, in Honomū.
New Seed Banking Initiative Addresses Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
The program seeks to preserve ʻōhiʻa and rare plant seeds with help from the public.
Group Wants Hawai‘i Island to ‘Hold the Foam’
The Hold the Foam Working Group supports Bill 13, which would reduce the use of polystyrene foam on Hawai‘i Island after July 1, 2019.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Legislators Comment on Trump’s DACA Decision
The Trump administration will rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that allows younger undocumented immigrants to live in the US…
Muggy, Hazy Conditions Continue Today
Because of light and variable winds, warm and muggy conditions are expected to continue through Tuesday. The light winds will lead to some …
SW Fading, New WNW Filling in Late Today
A new west-northwest is forecast to start filing in Thursday and Friday. This energy is forecast to shift out of the northwest for…
More Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy for Irma & Harvey
As of today, a total of nine Hawai‘i Island Red Cross volunteers from Hawai‘i Island have either deployed or will be deployed to assist with the Red Cross response to Harvey…
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway: NELHA Frontage Road to Open
Access to HOST Park from the northbound Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway will available via the new fourth leg of the Kaiminani Drive intersection due to the opening of the NELHA Frontage Road on Sept. 5.
Hawaiian Cure for the Common Cold
While pōpolo grows on all of the Hawaiian Islands, it tends to thrive in the Hilo and Hāmākua areas of Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i Island Nonprofits Awarded $35,000 to Help Homeless
HLTA has awarded grants to HOPE Services and Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation.
New Non-profit Aims to Build ALS Residence in Hawai‘i
An estimated 29 new cases of ALS are diagnosed in Hawai‘i every year.
Hawai‘i Island’s Peace Day Parade & Events Set for September
The 11th annual Peace Day Parade & Festival in Honoka‘a town is set for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017; additional events will be held throughout the month.
Advisory Level Swell + King Tides This Holiday Weekend
Our current south swell is forecast to keep wave heights above advisory levels for southern facing shores. Surf is expected to…
Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Muggy, Hazy Conditions
A front is helping to block our trade winds and winds are slowly weakening and shifting out of the south for the holiday…
Labor Day Weekend Reminders from DLNR
The State Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to encourage everyone, especially those with pets, to practice safe fun in the sun.
Māmalahoa Highway Project to Receive $19.5 Million in Federal Funds
Gov. David Ige and the State DOT have committed $19.5 million in federal funds for the Māmalahoa Highway widening project in Waimea.
Suspect Arrested for Possession of Crystal Meth
A search warrant led to the search of the suspect’s vehicle where 402.8 grams (about 14 ounces) of crystal methamphetamine was discovered.
Fire Potential Prompts Road Closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park
Due to escalating fire danger in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, park officials have closed Hilina Pali Road from the Mauna Iki Trailhead and Mauna Loa Road…
