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Two Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Get Green Flag
Two medical marijuana dispensaries—one on Maui and the other on O‘ahu—are the first to receive approvals to acquire and grow marijuana for medical products.
Rep. Fukumoto Seeks to Switch Parties After Trump Criticism
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Republicans ousted Rep. Beth Fukumoto (Chang) of Mililani from her role as House Minority Leader after she criticized Trump…
Large NNE Continues, Eases in the Afternoon
Our current large north-northeast swell remains solid through Thursday before fading through the second half of the work week. A larger west-northwest…
Forecast: Hazy with Light Winds Today
Light winds and land sea breezes are forecast for Thursday and Friday. Dry weather is expected during this time before winds increase out of the southwest over…
HPD Investigates Terroristic Threatening at Honoka‘a Schools
Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a first-degree terroristic threatening case in connection with a threat to Honokaʻa High and Intermediate School today.
UPDATE 1: Firefighters Working to Contain Keamuku Maneuver Area Brushfire
The Pōhakuloa Training Area’s Fire and Emergency Services have been mobilized to fight a wildland fire in the Keamuku Maneuver Area.
The Kona Tap Room: Eat, Drink and Be Happy
If you haven’t been to the Hilton Waikoloa Village lately, you’re missing out on West Hawaiʻi’s fresh new gastropub, The Kona Tap Room.
Hirono Issues Statement on Supreme Court Nominee
“In his first two weeks as president, Donald Trump has demonstrated minimal tolerance for independent thinking and dissent.”
Sierra Club Calls on First Hawaiian Bank to Divest
Over 100 concerned citizens gathered to participate in a demonstration calling attention to First Hawaiian Bank’s investment in fossil fuel infrastructure—including the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Waipio Valley Murder Investigation Sent to Prosecutors
Hawaiʻi Island police detectives have completed their murder investigation in connection with a body discovered in Waipio Valley last year. The case has been routed to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for review. The body of 49-year-old Thaine Ulysses Lucifer Price of Honokaʻa was found on March 3, 2016. RELATED LINK Police Investigate Found […]
High Surf Causes Big Island Closures
The National Weather Service has extended the current High Surf Warning for the shores of North Kona, Kohala, Hamakua and Puna through tomorrow morning.
Mauna Kea Recreation Area Closed Until Further Notice
The Department of Parks and Recreation announced yesterday that the Mauna Kea Recreation Area is closed until further notice due to maintenance issues.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Supreme Court Nominee
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court.
Warning Level Surf Expected up to 25 Foot Faces
Our current northwest pulse will be down to traces Wednesday. That same storm which generated…
Cool, Dry Weather Continues Today, Winds Weaken
Cool, dry and stable weather is expected through Wednesday. Winds are forecast to become light and southerly Thursday and variable on Thursday night…
Sen. Schatz Opposes Tillerson’s Confirmation as Secretary of State
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released a statement on Jan. 29 in opposition to confirming Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State.
Parents Asked to Give Feedback on Public Schools
The DOE begins its annual School Quality Survey to gather important feedback from students, parents/guardians and staff about the state’s public schools.
Hirono Demands Trump Rescind ‘Despicable, Immoral’ Muslim Ban
Sen. Mazie Hirono demanded that President Donald Trump rescind his executive order establishing a Muslim ban during a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation in Support of Navy Shipyard Employees
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) introduced legislation that would exempt employees of Navy public shipyards and other employees that directly support the shipyards from President Donald Trump’s federal hiring freeze. Original cosponsors of the Senate bill include U.S. Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i), […]
TMT Hearing: DLNR Administrator Subpoenaed to Testify
DLNR’s Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands Administrator Sam Lemmo subpoenaed to testify in TMT contested case hearing.
