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Hawai‘i County Civil Defense to Hold Disaster Preparedness Fair, June 22
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency will hold a Disaster Preparedness Fair in West Hawai‘i on Saturday, June 22.
Over 60 Businesses, 2,500 Attendees Gather at Taste of Hawai‘i on Capitol Hill
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i celebrated the Sixth Annual Taste of Hawai‘i on Capitol Hill, which drew over 60 Hawai‘i businesses and 2,000 attendees.
DLNR Underscores Dangers of Closed Trails in Light of White Road, Sacred Falls Incidents
On Hawai‘i Island, DOCARE officers contacted hikers trying to access what is known as the White Road Trail. It is closed for safety reasons… but has been advertised widely on social media.
Kaiser Permanente Files Lawsuit Against Queen’s Health System
Kaiser Permanente has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Queen’s Health System (QHS) to protect its patients from unfair billing practices.
‘Hawai‘i on the Hill’ Attracts Island Business Leaders
Sen. Mazie Hirono joined the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi in welcoming more than 150 members of Hawaiʻi’s business community, state officials and civil society leaders to Capitol Hill.
Hawai‘i Community College Releases Dean’s List for Spring 2019
Hawai‘i Community College in Hilo has released the names of students who have achieved Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2019 semester.
VIDEO: Baby Snake Hitchhikes to Maui in Backpack
A small juvenile snake was captured after it was seen slithering out of a newly arrived visitor’s backpack Monday night at a Maui vacation rental in Pukalani.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of June 3 through 9, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
UPDATE: Sen. Schatz Comments on Commodity Futures Trading Commission Meeting
Senators applauded Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner Rostin Behnam in a letter for leading a public meeting on climate-related financial risks.
Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deployed to Midwest to Assist Disaster Victims
Three Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers were deployed to three separate states to assist victims of severe flooding, storms and tornados in the Midwest.
UPDATE: HFD Rescues Injured Man 12,500 Feet Up Maunakea
The HFD received a call at 7:31 p.m. about a man who was injured as he tumbled trying to take a photograph on the Maunakea Summit below Keck Observatory.
Hawai‘i Island Celebrates King Kamehameha
The king’s birthday will be celebrated on his official birthday, June 11, in North Kohala, the birthplace of the chief who united the islands.
Gov. Ige Heads Roundtable on Biosecurity & Invasive Species at WGA in Colorado
Gov. David Ige headed a roundtable discussion on biosecurity and invasive species at the Western Governors Association’s (WGA) annual meeting in Vail, Colorado, Monday, June 10, 2019.
HPD Charges Kidnapping & Assault Suspects
A 33-year-old woman was treated at Hilo Medical Center for multiple injuries after she had been kidnapped and held at a Hawaiian Paradise Park house.
VIDEO: Makaliʻi Sets Sail for Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiʻi Island’s famed “Makaliʻi” has arrived in Honolulu from Kawaihae, completing its first leg to the kūpuna islands of Nīhoa and Mokumanamana.
Gov. Ige Extends Emergency Declaration for Homelessness
Gov. David Ige issued a third supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness across the state.
Airbnbs Reaping Big Profits on Big Island—For Now
Hawai‘i’s Airbnb rental owners will soon begin sharing their profits with the state due to a pending bill.
5 Waimea Middle School 8th Graders Earn College Pathway Scholarships
Five Waimea Middle School were awarded $1,000 College Pathway Scholarships to encourage them to complete high school and pursue college and career goals.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Maintain US Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement
Forty-four senators introduced legislation that would prevent the US from withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.
PHOTO: HPD Seeking ID of Vehicle Theft Suspect
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in an investigation of a reported theft of a motor vehicle the 1800 block of Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo.
