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County to Ban All Herbicide Use by 2024
The County Council passed Bill 101 Wednesday, which will phase out the use of herbicides in vegetation management in County parks and along roadways, waterways and trails.
Police Open Investigation Into Road Rage Incident
A criminal investigation has been opened into a road rage incident involving a motorist and a motorcyclist in Puna.
Coastal Warning, Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
House Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana on Federal Level
Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted to pass the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, which Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced with Chair Jerry Nadler (NY-10).
DWS Issues Kalapana Conservation Request
Water conservation calls for a voluntary 10% usage reduction.
Puna Man Arrested After Being Found With Stolen Vehicle
A Puna man was charged with an array of offenses after being found with a stolen vehicle in Kurtistown a few days ago.
Hirono Secures Commitment to Reopen Mahoney Hale
The recently closed federal Residential Reentry Center (RRC) on O‘ahu is set to reopen within the next several months.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Pāhoa Man
Hawaiʻi County Police seek the public’s help in finding a Pāhoa man who was reported missing.
Pu‘uanahulu Crash Leaves Woman in Critical Condition
A Kailua-Kona woman is in critical condition after a collision Tuesday evening on Highway 190 by Pu‘uanahulu.
Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Glenwood
No injuries were reported after a Hawai‘i County police officer fired his weapon while searching for wanting individuals in the Glenwood area on Tuesday.
Fatal Crashes, Road Rage Incident Draws Concern
In the past 12 days, there have been four fatal crashes and at least one road rage incident across Hawaii County’s roadways.
Flooding Forces Closure of Highway in Ka‘ū
A flash flood warning has been issued for Hawaii County. At approximately 7:56 p.m., radar picked up heavy rainfall near Na‘alehu and Kawa Flats.
Flash Flood Watch Extended for All Islands
A flash flood watch means that conditions are favorable for flash flooding.
Dozens Say Vote by Mail Cards Never Came
Questions about flaws in the vote by mail process have prompted disenfranchisement concerns as Hawaii transitions permanently to new voting system.
Video Captures Road Rage Incident in Puna
A Hilo man was on his way to pick his daughter from school when he captured a startling road rage incident on Highway 130 in Kea‘au on Tuesday afternoon.
Dead Body Found in Waipio Valley Home
HPD said the cause of death was unknown as of Tuesday afternoon and that the deceased has yet to be identified.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
Police ID Woman Killed in Kuakini Highway Crash
Police have identified the woman who died in the fatal head-on collision this morning on Kuakini Highway.
One Dead, Toddler Injured in Kuakini Crash
A woman is dead after a head-on collision early this morning on Kuakini Highway.
Nonprofit Gets 40K To Support State’s Keiki
The grant was awarded through the Hawaii Community Foundation’s FLEX Grants Program, created to provide unrestricted funding to nonprofits in Hawaii.
