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Rep. Gabbard Comments on 30-Day Stay for Kailua-Kona Farmer
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released a statement after Kailua-Kona farmer Andres Magana Ortiz was granted a 30-day stay of deportation…
Sen. Hirono Hails 30-Day Stay of Deportation for Ortiz
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono applauded the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to grant Andres Magana Ortiz a 30-day stay of deportation.
Climate-Denier Institute Sends Curriculum Materials to Public Schools
Misleading science materials have been sent to more than 300,000 public school science teachers in Hawai‘i and across the country.
WANTED: Keanu Kaikala Krause
The public is advised not to approach Krause who police consider to be armed and dangerous.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill to Halt Deportation
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor yesterday, urging Congress to pass a “private bill” she introduced this week For the Relief of Andres Magana Ortiz.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat After 5+ Kīlauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami expected after a preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred on the south flank of Kīlauea Volcano.
Thursday Morning Big Island Surf Report
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. Possibly a swell…
Sunshine Expected Today With Few Showers
Moderate winds are expected through the work week with lighter winds forecast for the weekend. An increase in windward clouds and showers is expected from late…
UPDATE: Three-Vehicle Crash Victim Identified
A man died following a three-vehicle crash this morning, Wednesday, June 7, in Paʻauilo.
One Dead as Result of Highway 19 Head-On
First responders from the Hawai‘i County Fire Department arrived at the scene of a head-on collision involving three vehicles near Mile Marker 36 on Highway 19.
UPDATE: Kona-to-Haneda Round-Trip Winner to Be Announced
Register now: One winner will receive a free trip for two to Tokyo, Japan, from Kona, Hawai‘i, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines.
Rep. Gabbard: Vote Against Bill Rolling Back Financial Regulations
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) is urging Congress to vote against a bill that would roll back financial regulations put in place after the 2008 financial crisis.
Letter: End Delays for Predatory College Loan Cancellations
A letter demands that the DOE ends long delays in its program to cancel federal loans for students in Hawai‘i victimized by predatory for-profit colleges.
Legislator Comments on FBI Director Nominee
“His loyalty pledge must be to the Constitution and the country, not to Donald Trump.”
Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Kona
The Department of Environmental Management will hold its next Household Hazardous Collection on Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe) Recycling & Transfer Station. The public came out in droves to dispose of their used motor oil, paint, poisons, solvents and batteries at the Hilo Hazardous Waste Collection […]
Big Island Weather: Windward Showers, Lee Sun
Trades will continue to blow through the work week with our usual showers in windward and mauka spots overnight. An increase in shower coverage…
Small Trade Swell, Nothing Significant Today
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. Possibly…
Hawai‘i First to Enact Law That Aligns with Paris Agreement
Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i’s county mayors and representatives gathered for the signing of two bills and a mayors’ agreement that support the commitments and goals of the Paris climate accord.
Tours for Trees: Paradise Helicopers Launches Reforestation Effort
Paradise Helicopters is offering guests the opportunity to “green their seat” while experiencing Hawai‘i’s incredible sights and landing locations.
