News
Strong Trades Cause Small Craft Advisory Extension
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser for East Hawaiʻi Special Olympics Begins June 1
The Hawaiʻi Police Department will sponsor its Annual “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser for Hawaiʻi Special Olympics East Hawaiʻi Saturday to Friday, June 1 to 7.
Rep. Gabbard Criticizes Marijuana Laws After Texas Woman Arrested for CBD Oil
US Congresswoman Tusli Gabbard, who is among the democratic candidates for president in 2020, is speaking out against the recent arrest of a grandmother in Texas for possession of CBD oil.
Genki Sushi Asks DOH to Postpone Followup Inspection
Genki Sushi asked the DOH to postpone the followup inspection that was scheduled for today to thoroughly clean the restaurant and have it treated by an exterminator.
HPD Identifies Woman Pedestrian Killed in Highway 130 Incident
A female pedestrian who died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday morning on Highway 130 has been identified.
HPD Seeks Suspect Wanted on Warrants and Theft APB
The Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Special Enforcement Unit is actively seeking Jeramie D. Soares, a 32-year-old man who frequents Kona and South Kohala.
Kailua-Kona Hit-and-Run Victim Identified
A Kailua-Kona man died following a single vehicle hit and run collision on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Kailua-Kona on Hualalai Road.
Hawai‘i Comes to Rescue of Damselflies in Distress
Researchers are reintroducing endangered damselflies in an effort prevent yet another extinction of a Native Hawaiian insect.
Research & Plan Revealed at First-Ever Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Symposium
Scientists and managers shared knowledge, their latest research findings, and discussed next steps in battling the fungal disease that has killed millions of trees…
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill four primary and one alternate seat on its advisory council.
Sen. Schatz Calls for Investigation Into Trump’s Efforts to Politicize Census
Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 13 senators in calling for the Departments of Justice and Commerce to launch internal investigations after new evidence…
Keʻei Transfer Station Closed May 31
Due to staff shortages, the Keʻei Transfer Station closed at 8 a.m. Friday, May 31, and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Sunday, June 2.
Keauhou Transfer Station Closed May 31
Due to staff shortages, the Keauhou Transfer Station will close at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 31, and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Saturday, June 1.
Laupahoehoe Point Road to Close June 3–5 for Tree Removal
A large leaning tree will be removed from Laupahoehoe Point Road.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through June 2
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
Senators Introduce Adoptee Citizenship Act
The Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 is bipartisan legislation to close a loophole in the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.
O‘ahu Man to Serve Prison Time for Distributing Cocaine Near Playground
Jeffrey Rowell, also known as Darnell Stinnette, was sentenced to 110 months of imprisonment for the distribution of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a playground.
VIDEO: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Will Remain on Hawai‘i Island
Following a meeting with the USGS director, Sen. Mazie Hirono announced that USGS has committed to keeping the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Hawai‘i Island.
VIDEO: Excursion Celebrates Koa Reforestation Efforts
Sealaska leaders went on a day trip to Hawaiʻi Island on Monday, May 27, to revisit KS’ Keawewai and its native forest on the upper slopes of Keauhou.
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense to Hold Disaster Prep Fair, June 22
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency is holding a Disaster Preparation Fair in West Hawai‘i on Saturday, June 22.
