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HPD Issues 431 Traffic Citations on Maunakea
It’s been a month since HPD upped traffic enforcement near the TMT protest encampment at the intersection of Mauna Kea Access Road and Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Officials Express Concern About Protestors’ Impact on Maunakea Environment
In addition to negative impacts to plants from thousands of people being in the area, there’s evidence that the sheer number of people is adversely impacting animals and insects.
Day 13: ‘Today We Will Find Kyle & Bring Him Home’
The search team is still in need of search-and-rescue dogs on this island, rappel experts and anybody with search-and-rescue experience.
Low Pressure Area to Form SE of Big Island
An area of low pressure is expected to form Friday through Saturday around 900 miles SE of the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
UH STUDY: Hula Reduces Hypertension in Native Hawaiians
The John A. Burns School of Medicine conducted a five-year study that showed hula significantly reduced hypertension in Native Hawaiian participants.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Kiko to Become Hurricane Over Weekend
Tropical Depression Thirteen-E is located near latitude 15.9°N, longitude 111.1°W, about 490 miles south of the southern tip of Baja, Calif.
State Meets on Resilience in Face of Disaster
Lt. Governor Josh Green hosted the inaugural meeting of the 2019 Hawai‘i Maritime Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP) at the Hawai‘i State Capital.
County Struggling With Incoming Emails
The County of Hawai‘i has been experiencing issues since Tuesday with receiving email from the public, according to a press release.
HFD Holds Run in Honor of 9-11
The County of Hawai’i Fire Department held a run in downtown Hilo beginning at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, to honor those who died on 9-11.
Police Charge Hilo Man With Drug Offenses
A 43-year-old Hilo man was charged for various drug offenses following the execution of a narcotics search warrant on a residence in Hilo.
Trustee Asks OHA to put TMT Back on Agenda
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Dan Ahuna penned a letter to fellow trustees requesting the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) be added to the OHA Board’s agenda.
Senators Probe Trump Threats Against NOAA
One report said Commerce Department officials threatened to fire NOAA employees for contradicting Trump’s false assertions about the path of Hurricane Dorian.
Route 19 Lane Closures Through December
The Māmalahoa Highway (Route 19) Widening Project in Waimea is ongoing and will be accompanied by lane closures.
DAY 12: Cell Data Reveals Last Known Location of Kyle Brittain
It has been almost two weeks since Kyle Brittain disappeared on the Big Island.
Flags to Fly Half-Staff for Patriot Day
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.
MISSING: Melelani Leaverton, 15, Mountain View
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 15-year-old Mountain View girl who has been reported missing.
Case Comments on $1 Trillion Debt This Year
Rep. Ed Case responded to the latest report from the nonpartisan CBO revealing the federal deficit exceeded $1 trillion in the first 11 months of FY 2019.
RLW Support Group Meeting Announced
The next Hawai‘i Island Rat Lungworm Support Group meeting is set for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m.
HPD Warns of Telephone ‘Spoofing’ Scam
The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) issued a release on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, warning island residents of a new scam.
PTA Training Schedule Announced
The Pōhakuloa Training Area has released its training schedule for the months of September and October in 2019.
