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Hawai‘i Red Cross Sends 16 for Disaster Relief
A dozen volunteers from Hawai‘i have traveled to the east coast as volunteer organizations brace for the looming impact of Hurricane Dorian, a Category 4 storm.
DAR, Fisherman Target Invasive Tilapia
Fishermen from Kaua‘i’s west side and north shore joined a team from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) to remove invasive tilapia from Nu‘alolo Bay.
Musicians Support Maunakea With One Voice
A collection of some of Hawaiʻi recording artists and composers have joined together after being inspired by the events taking place on Maunakea since mid-July.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
At 3:20 P.M. HST, radar indicated heavy rain falling at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour along leeward and interior slopes of the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Sept. 3–6
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has announced temporary lane closures Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 3 to 6, 2019.
New Policy to put SNAP Benefits in Jeopardy
The proposed rule would change the way Hawai‘i and many other states determine eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
HVNP Flight Operations for September 2019
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has announced flight plans for September 2019.
UPDATES: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.7-M Fiji Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA, A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
MISSING: Kyle Brittain, 27, Waipio Valley
Kyle Brittain, 27, is described as 5-feet-11-inches tall with short black hair.
STUDY: Hawai‘i No. 2 Most Desirable State to Live in
The top three states named in order of preference were Colorado, Hawai‘i and California.
Body Retrieved Off Kamilo Point
First-responders arrived at Kamilo Point in the Ka‘ū District on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at 11:48 p.m. after receiving a report about a swimmer in distress.
HOPE Services CEO Honored with Hoʻokele Award
HOPE Services Hawaiʻi CEO Brandee Menino was one of three women nonprofit executives honored at a ceremony for recipients of Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s prestigious Hoʻokele Award.
HDOT, Attorney Gen. Update Status of Mauna Kea Access Road, DKI Hwy.
“The public is reminded that Mauna Kea Access Road is a public road controlled by DOT and that the current blockade is unlawful.”
DWS Issues South Kohala Water Conservation Reminder
The Department of Water Supply has issued a water conservation reminder for the South Kohala area through Sept. 30 while well repairs are being conducted.
Applicants Sought for Board of Bar Examiners
The Nominating Committee of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court is accepting applications from attorneys wanting to serve as members of the Board of Bar Examiners.
Disciplinary Board Position Open on Hawai‘i Supreme Court
The Nominating Committee of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court is seeking to fill one non-attorney position on the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court.
Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy for Hurricane Dorian
Four volunteers with the American Red Cross of Hawaii are being deployed to help tens of thousands of people in the path of Hurricane Dorian.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies as Result of Motorcycle Crash
A 26-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday, Aug. 29, in Kailua-Kona on Ali‘i Drive south of Royal Poinciana Drive.
