News
Gas Prices in Honolulu Rise From Last Week
Honolulu gas prices have risen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.21/g Monday, March 25, 2019.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Big Island leeward and SE waters until Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 6 a.m.
Hirono Releases Statement on AG’s Summary of Mueller Report
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following statement after the release of Attorney General Bill Barr’s summary of the Mueller Report.
Waimea We Are Community Fair Set for March 28
Waimea is invited to the first We Are Community Fair from 5 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 28, in Waimea Middle School’s new STEAM Learning Center.
Kealakehe Among Finalist in ‘Ōlelo Video Competition
Finalists were selected from more than a 1,000 students across the state.
Hawai‘i Public Libraries to Observe Kuhio Day Holiday
In observance of Prince Kuhio Day in Hawai‘i, all public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Obituary Notices: Week of March 24, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituary notices for the week of March 24, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
DOH Awarded $2M to Continue Opioid Crisis Prevention Efforts
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) was awarded $2,107,130 in federal grant funds.
Residential ‘Shack’ Destroyed in Eden Roc Fire
Hawai‘i Island firefighters arrived at the scene of a structure fire at 11-1744 Ohelo St. in Kea‘au on MQ4DH 24, 2019, at 4:10 a.m.
State Announces Plans to Help Inmates Reenter Community
The plan includes four phases of reentry, six areas of focus and a total of 51 reentry strategies.
PGV to Provide Limited Access for Puna Residents
Puna Geothermal Venture, in partnership with Kapoho Land and Development Company, will provide access for residents with homes and farms within the kipuka.
Public Invited for 1st Hawai‘i Island Economic Summit
The free community event will be held on April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, in Kona.
Hawai‘i Island Police Downplay Missing Persons Issue
The police department indicated that the media exaggerated the missing persons and sex trafficking issue in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Island Scheduled Lane Closures, March 25–29
Temporary lane closures are scheduled Monday through Friday, March 25 through 29, 2019.
One-Way Traffic Set During St. Joseph Anniversary Celebration
A temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapi‘olani Street to accommodate parishioners attending masses and festivities on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24.
UH: Gratified by Lack of Staff Cuts; Wary of Overall Budget
UH officials still want to review the full details of the conference budget to understand how it addresses other significant cuts proposed in the Senate budget.
Discovery of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Prompts DLNR Actions
As part of the on-going response to the detection of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Kaua‘i, the Hawai‘i DLNR will begin installing signs and numerous boot-brush stations.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Mueller’s Report to Attorney General
Sen.r Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) issued a statement after Special Counsel Robert Mueller submitted his report to the attorney general.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
ASmall Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island leeward waters and Big Island SE waters.
Senator Concludes Review of UH Positions Targeted for Elimination
Sen. Donna Mercado Kim has completed a review of 121 positions at the University of Hawai‘i that had been considered for elimination.
