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UH Hilo Students Test Grow Exotic Rice
Horticultural students at UH Hilo are conducting trials on the potential economic viability of growing exotic rice cultivars in East Hawaiʻi.
Bottomfish Survey Underway Across Hawai‘i
Researchers from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and local cooperative research fisheries are conducting the bottomfish survey in Hawaiʻi.
Gov. Ige Addresses TMT Issues in Newsletter
In the September installment of his Capitol Connection newsletter, Gov. David Ige sat down for a question-and-answer session about the Thirty Meter Telescope.
DPW to Close Kahawaili‘ili‘i Gulch Bridge
Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works has announced that Kahawaili‘ili‘i Gulch Bridge on Kalopa Road will be closed Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.
HPD Seeks Help Identifying Theft Suspect
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a theft case from August 2019.
Former Honomu Resident Receives Department of Energy Graduate Fellowship
A former Honomu resident is attending graduate school at the California Institute of Technology this fall on a US Department of Energy (DOE) fellowship.
School Shooting Safety & Preparedness Bill Gains Support From National Organizations
The legislation instructs the DOE to annually report uniform data on indicators of school crime as it pertains to school shootings.
Hirono, Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Rescind Termination of the Filipino World War II Veteran Parole Program
The Trump Administration has decided to end a program that helps elderly World War II veterans reunite with their children and siblings.
Big Island Residents Must Re-Register for New CD Alerts
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency is switching its messages and alerts service provider to a new vendor, Everbridge, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.
UPDATES: Kiko Strengthening to Hurricane Status; Other Storms Brewing in Central Pacific
Kiko could become a hurricane again on Friday or Saturday.
Senators Implore Entities to Intervene in Amazon
Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 13 senators in writing a pair of letters calling for major companies and financial firms to combat ongoing fires in the Amazon.
Foundation Aiding Golf Employees Sets Tourney
The Hawai‘i Golf Course Employee Foundation (HGCEF) was launched in December 2018 with the mission to assist industry employees financially when in need.
Jackie Rey’s Burgled, Safe Stolen
An unknown suspect, or suspects, broke into Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill early Monday, relieving the business of a safe filled with several thousand dollars.
HPD Charges Man Kidnapping, Assault, More
HPD has arrested and charged a 33-year-old Mountain View man with an array of offenses stemming from an incident that occurred in June.
TS Kiko May Soon Restrengthen to Hurricane
Little change in strength is anticipated for the next day or so, but after that time Kiko could gradually restrengthen into a hurricane by Friday.
Sen. Hirono, Dems try to Block ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and 26 Senate Democrats introduced the Protect American Values Act to combat President Trump’s “public charge” rule.
HPD Arrests 28 Motorists for DUI Violations
The Hawai`i Police Department has arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Sept. 9 through Sept. 15, 2019.
Hawai‘i Receives Extra Opioid Funding
Hawai‘i now has a little more help in the battle against the opioid crisis.
Police Arrest Man on Firearms Charges
On Friday, at about 7:36 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a reported weapons incident at a residence on East Kahaopea Street in Hilo.
OHA Headed to Hawai‘i Island for Engagement
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is coming to Hawai‘i Island, offering multiple opportunities for public engagement.
