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Trace Chemicals Detected in Big Island Well
Atrazine is an herbicide used on row crops such as sugar cane.
UPDATE: Transfer Station Closures, Alternatives
The transfer station will reopen as regularly scheduled on Friday.
House Unveils Two Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
House Democrats on Tuesday said they will proceed with two articles of impeachment against the president charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Kawika Alfiche to Perform Live Concert in Hilo
Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche will be live in concert with Jennie Nahenahe Kaneshiro next month in Hilo.
State to Hold Workshops on Improving Homeless Outreach Services
The State Procurement Office and Department of Human Services will hold a workshop for providers of homeless outreach services and homeless housing programs that are interested in providing services in rural areas.
VNP Kahuku Unit Adjusts Hours Starting in 2020
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Unit will be closed on Wednesdays starting New Year’s Day, but will open an hour earlier four days a week.
Public Invited to ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in South Kohala
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section is inviting the public to join them for “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday.
Gas Prices Fall Nationwide
Honolulu gas prices have fallen 0.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.53/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 214 stations.
Keaʻau Man Charged With Drug, Property Crimes
A Keaʻau man was arrested and charged with drug and property crime offenses stemming from an incident that occurred in Hilo last week.
Man Charged in Connection to Puna Murder Investigation
A Puna man has been officially charged in connection to the death of a 75-year-old Mountain View man.
Nēnē Downlisted From Endangered
Hawai‘i’s state bird, the nēnē, was down listed from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Hawai‘i County Presents ‘Magic of the Season’ Open House
In the spirit of the season, Hawai‘i County will be hosting a Holiday Open House throughout the week.
Keiki Go Holiday Shopping for Shop with a Cop
Fifty-three at-risk teens and youth were taken shopping for the annual shop with a cop event at Target in Hilo over the weekend.
Recycle Hawai’i Resource Force Cape Design Contest
Eco-hero capes will be on display through December at Hilo’s ReStore.
Art Contest Winners Capture ‘Puna Strong’
High school students from across Puna channeled their experiences during and after last year’s Kīlauea eruption to find inspiration.
250K in One-Year Grants Available Via OHA
The program offers one-year grant awards for projects that benefit the Native Hawaiian community and align with the agency’s broad strategic priority areas.
Reduced Cost Adoptions at Humane Society
All pets available during the event will be microchipped and spayed or neutered.
Home Catches Fire in Paradise Park
Upon arrival, firefighters found flames self-ventilating from windows on three sides of the home.
West Hawai‘i Transfer Station Closure
Alternate options for household waste and green waste are available to the public.
High Surf Warning Results in Beach Closures
Beach-goers, swimmers and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution if you enter the water.
