News
John Kahalioumi Announced Officer of the Quarter
The Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Associationrecognized Officer John Kahalioumi as their HISSPA Officer of the Quarter for Q1 2019.
UH Requesting Second Round of Public Hearings for Maunakea
The UH Board of Regents is being requested to approve a second round of public hearings on a new draft of proposed administrative rules for Maunakea.
HDOT Continues to Seek Input on Potential Road Usage Charge
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds the public there is an online meeting to get feedback on research about a road usage charge.
Sen. Hirono Joins Delegation to South Korea & Vietnam
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono is joining eight of her colleagues on a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Vietnam and South Korea.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Several Warrants
The Hawai‘i Police Department is searching for a 28-year-old Pepe‘ekeo man.
Lawmakers & Staff Donate Clothing for YWCA’s Dress for Success Program
Members and staff at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature donated to the Dress for Success Program hosted by the YWCA O‘ahu
Hawai‘i AG Joins Multistate Amicus Brief to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights
Hawai‘i Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 21 other AG’s in filing a brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Big Island Gas Prices Up Slightly
The average price for regular gas in Hilo is $3.651 for regular, up slightly from last week’s price of $3.607.
Merrie Monarch Traffic Pattern Begins April 24
In conjunction with the 56th annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
Temporary One-Way Traffic Pattern Scheduled for Kapi‘olani Street
In observance of the 2019 Easter season activities at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hilo, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapi‘olani Street.
County Conducting Smoke Test in Pāpa‘ikou Area April 22–26
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management work crews will be on Old Māmalahoa Highway doing a “Smoke Test” survey.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has cancelled the Small Craft Advisory.
IRS Offering Last-Minute Tips for Filers
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns that there are a variety of options to help them.
National Weather Service Cancels Advisories
The National Weather Service has cancelled the weather advisories that were in effect.
Man Drowns Off Kehena Beach
A male swimmer was unable to make it back to shore and was lost in the surf in the waters of Kehena Beach on April 14, 2019, at approximately 2:20 p.m.
Strong Wind Warning in Effect for Big Island Mountains
Wind, Small Craft and High Surf Advisories are in effect for the Big Island.
Clean Energy Advances at Hawai‘i Legislature
Lawmakers are set to consider appliance efficiency standards and expanding access to electric vehicle charging in a conference committee.
UH Mānoa Prepares Students for Esports Career
As the global esports industry moves mainstream, UH Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences is preparing students for careers in the fast-growing field of esports.
Emergency Declarations Extended for Homeless & Flood Victims
Gov. David Ige extended emergency declarations for homelessness across the state as well as extending the disaster emergency relief for Kaua‘i floods.
Honoring National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The theme for this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2019 is, “Honoring Our Past, Creating Hope for the Future.”
