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Senators Demand Answers Regarding Plans to Raid Military Projects to Fund ‘Trump’s Wall’
In their letter to DOD Secretary Mark Esper, senators underscored the harm that diverting funding would cause to military readiness and our national security.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.
6 Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy for Dorian
Seventeen Hawaii Red Cross volunteers are deployed to help residents in the path of Hurricane Dorian—six from the Big Island.
UPDATE: Poorly Organized Tropical Depression Still Far South of Hawai‘i
A small, well-defined low-pressure system quickly developed late yesterday and early this morning over the far western portion of the eastern North Pacific.
Cultural Practitioners File Maunakea Petition
Another petition has been filed with the Land Use Commission regarding development on Mauna Kea.
BBB Warns of Hurricane Dorian Scams
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Hawai‘i is warning of scammers who may try to capitalize on the destruction left by Hurricane Dorian.
HELCO Works to Restore Power After Eruption
HELCO is currently working to reconnect 28 customers residing east of the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) facility.
September Brown Bag Lunch Series Talk
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s monthly free talk is set for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.
Missing: Kyle Brittain, 27, Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Kyle Brittain who is reported as missing.
STARS to Host Annual Remembrance Luncheon
STARS is a group of concerned people who’ve experienced the murder of a loved one. The group strives to make the grieving and healing processes more manageable.
US Army Corps of Engineers to Host Meeting
The US Army Corps of Engineers will provide an update on the Waiākea-Palai Stream Flood Control Study at a community meeting on Thursday.
NHCH Offers Stop the Bleed Campaign
North Hawai’i Community Hospital’s Trauma Team is offering a free class on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to teach life-saving steps during National Stop the Bleed Month.
Female Suspect Charged With Slew of Crimes
The Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) has arrested and charged a Puna woman with a slew of crimes following a robbery in Honoka‘a on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.
DEM Announces Transfer Station Closure
The Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced a transfer station closure for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019.
KCH Announces DAISY Award Winner
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) last week named Liana Steindamm as its 3rd quarter DAISY Award recipient for extraordinary nursing.
Temporary Water Shutoff Set for Kaūmana, South Hilo, Sept. 4
Water will be temporarily turned off in the areas listed in this article on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Waimea Town Meeting to be Held Thursday
The Waimea Community Association’s (WCA) next town meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Waimea School Cafeteria.
VIDEO: Hiker Still Missing; Family Requests Help
Kyle Brittain was last seen Friday morning at the Waipio Valley Lookout. He asked for directions to the nearest restroom and hasn’t been heard from since.
State Seeks Volunteers to Speak Up for Kupuna
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Executive Office on Aging is seeking volunteers for its long-term care ombudsman program.
Gov. Ige Announces Hawai‘i Payroll Week
Gov. David Ige has proclaimed Labor Day week, Sept. 2 to Sept. 6, 2019, as Payroll Week in Hawai‘i.
