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Flight Attendants Protest Slow Contract Negotiations With Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants demonstrated at HNL to protest protracted negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management for a new contract.
Unidentified Woman Dies, 4 More Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash
An unidentified female has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash when the vehicle she was riding in ran off the road and overturned.
UPDATE: Alvin Becomes First Hurricane of Season
Alvin is not expected to maintain this intensity for very long.
Sen. Schatz Supports Supreme Court Decision on Census Question
Sen. Schatz led over 30 current and former members of Congress on an amicus brief to the Supreme Court supporting the lawsuit to stop the question from being added.
Kahoali‘i-Heath Taken Into Custody in Attempted Murder Investigation
Big Island police have located a suspect wanted for questioning in an attempted murder investigation.
Hawai‘i Governor Signs Multiple Bills Into Law
Gov. David Ige signed a series of bills into law, ranging from kupuna care, homelessness and mental health, traffic safety, elections and health.
Gov. Signs New Hawai‘i Highway Safety Measures
Gov. David Ige signs bills to form a red light running committee, clarify pedestrian right-of-way, and adopt Vision Zero.
Institute for Justice: ‘Gov. Ige Preserves Policing for Profit’
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige announced that he intends to veto HB 748, a bill that would substantially reform the state’s civil forfeiture laws.
Sen. Schatz Calls for Investigation of Treatment of Migrant Children
Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of senators in calling for the federal government to investigate federal contractors in charge of migrant children…
Hawaiʻi County Launches Kīlauea Eruption Recovery Website
A dedicated website to support long-term recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption on the Big Island is now live.
North Kohala Domestic Violence Incident Under Investigation
The Hawai‘i Police Department arrested Darius Keala Riveira, 42-years-old, of Hawi, for Reckless Endangering 1, Terroristic Threatening 1 and Abuse of a Household Member-Felony.
UPDATE 2: Alvin Continues to Slowly Strengthen
A gradual turn to the WNW is expected on Thursday and this motion is expected to continue through Saturday.
Skateboarder in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Vehicle
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department arrived on the scene of a vehicle-pedestrian accident on Highway 11 in Kea’au, approximately at the 10 mile marker, at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25.
Dillingham Airfield Reopens After Plane Crash
Dillingham Airfield reopened on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 7 a.m.
HPD Seeking Information on Hilo Vehicle Fires
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in in solving a burglary and arson at a business in Hilo.
HDP Arrests Shooting Suspect; Victim in Serious Condition
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning, June 25, 2019, in Hilo.
UPDATE 1: Depression to Develop Into Tropical Storm Wednesday
FIRST TROPICAL DEPRESSION OF THE 2019 EASTERN PACIFIC HURRICANE SEASON FORMS
HLTA Supports Governor’s Decision to Veto TAT Bill
The Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association issued a response to Gov. David Ige’s intention to veto SB 1292.
House Democratic Caucus to Discuss Gov. Ige’s Intent to Veto List
The House Democratic Caucus will meet on June 25 to discuss the governor’s list,
Drug Policy Forum Leader Criticizes Veto of Civil Asset Forfeiture Program
Drug Policy Forum of Hawaiʻi Executive Director Carl Bergquist issued a statement following Gov. David Ige’s veto list announcement on June 24, 2019.
