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Kapua Lands Acquisition Passed by Legislators
SR46 was one of the final pieces of legislation Senator Gil Kahele pushed for prior to his passing earlier this year.
Governor Rates Legislative Session ‘B’
The session earned a B grade, according to the governor who made mention of issues that still need to be looked at and bills that need to undergo careful consideration.
Increased Moisture, Light Winds Today
Moisture from an old front and light winds will result in a unsettle weather pattern for the next few days. A late season front is expected to move down…
WNW Swell Peaks Today, More Waves for Weekend
A new west-northwest is expected to peak Thursday at about waist high before fading Thursday and Friday. Some northwest energy is expected…
Colombian Mariner Stranded at Sea Arrives Safely to Hawai’i, Boat Mates Perish
A Colombian man rescued after spending two months at sea arrived in Honolulu on Wednesday.
Officer Thompson Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Mike Thompson was honored for an act of kindness that has been described by his supervisor as “far beyond compassion.”
Hawai’i Electric Light Warns Against Utility Impersonators
Suspicious activity should be reported to the Hawai’i Police Department.
UPDATE: Hawai’i Electric Light Says Outage Effected 16,900 Customers
A downed Hawai’i Electric Light power line has caused a single lane closure along Highway 11 between mile markers 59 and 60.
Tree Trimming Work Causes Single Lane Closure in Hilo
Alternating lanes will be closed between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30 p.m. through 2:30 p.m. on workdays.
UH-Hilo Pharmaceutical Science Students to Make History
Sang-ngern and Youngren-Ortiz are members of the inaugural group of seven students who started to work on their PhD at the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy during the Fall 2011 semester.
$130K Awarded to DWS for Conservation Efforts
The funds will be used to support the purchase of equipment and loggers with an aim to reduce water loss as part of DWS’ leak detection program.
Teen Summer Science Camp Returns to the Big Island
The Hawai’i-based nonprofit organization offers teenagers in the eighth through twelfth grades the opportunity to explore science outdoors.
Cold Front Will Affect Weather Soon
Breezy trade winds will continue into Wednesday. Low clouds and showers will favor windward and mauka areas. A cold front will approach Kauai from the northwest and…
New WNW Swell Builds Today
A new west-northwest is expected to build late Wednesday and peak Thursday at about waist high before fading Thursday and Friday. Otherwise nothing…
HFD, Coast Guard Assist Vessel in Distress off Hilo Coast
The person on board said that he was not able to steer his 30-foot sailing vessel.
Enriques Named AVCA All-American
Stanford placed three on the AVCA’s First-Team list, headed by Enriques, who gobbled up 2.53 digs per set this season.
State Officials Call For Awareness, Funding in Fight Against Zika
In Hawai’i, there have been nine confirmed cases of Zika since 2015. The cases include an infant that was born with microcephaly.
Genki Sushi Looks at Potential Hilo Location
Genki Sushi has 14 currently open locations throughout the state, with a 15th set to open in Honolulu on July 1.
Police Warn the Public About IRS Scam
HPD urges the public to follow instructions found on the official IRS website if they receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS.
Public School Free Meal Program to Expand, Include Several Big Island Schools
On the Big Island, several Puna district schools will be joining the program.
