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Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Near-Shore Big Island Waters
A Small Craft Advisory in effect for some of the near-shore waters until late Monday afternoon at 6 p.m.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 6:15 p.m.
STUDY: Hawaiʻi has Lowest Divorce Rate in the Country
Hawaiʻi has the lowest divorce rate in the country with only 1% of couples getting divorced, according to a new study.
Kiko Quickly Becomes Major Hurricane
Hurricane Kiko, which was forecast earlier to weaken by Tuesday, has instead become a category 3 hurricane.
SNAP Benefits in Jeopardy Under Trump Proposal
The federal government is currently accepting comments on the proposed rule change.
Three Sentenced in Brutal Hotel Security Guard Attack
Three individuals were sentenced on Friday, Sept. 13, for their role in the vicious beating of a hotel security guard last September in Kona.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair Issues Statement on Seeking Act 14 Private Counsel
Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair Willian J. Aila Jr. issued a statement regarding the DHHL request to hire private counsel…
Temporary Closure & Relocation of Na‘alehu Library
The Na‘alehu Public Library will be closed from Sept. 16 to Oct. 2, 2019, and reopen at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3 in a new temporary location.
Recycle Hawai‘i to Hold Q&A on Sept. 17
“What’s Up with Waste?” will be held at Hilo Public Library on Tuesday Sept. 17, 2019, from 5 to 6 p.m. with Recycle Hawai’i Board Director Danielle Burger.
OHA Still Seeking Apps From Nonprofits to Provide Financial Assistance to Native Hawaiians
OHA is re-soliciting applications from nonprofit organizations for a $1.66-million grant to provide emergency financial assistance to low-income Native Hawaiians.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 8:30 p.m.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 5.4-M Tonga Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) confirms an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 occurred near Tonga and there is NO TSUNAMI THREAT to the Island and State of Hawai‘i.
Officials Criticize Social Media Language, Threats Regarding Mauna Kea Controversy
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and other state officials held a press conference to discuss threats to state employees that have been posted on social media.
Sen. Hirono Accepting Apps for Military Service Academy Nominations
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono is currently accepting applications from Hawai‘i students seeking a military service academy nomination.
Hawai‘i Police Officers Talk Man Off Cliff at Rainbow Falls
A 35-year-old man threatened to jump from the edge of the cliff. Police were able to negotiate with the man after about a 40-minute standoff.
Scheduled Weekend Lane Closures: Sept. 13–15
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15, 2019.
Climate Strike Hawaii Events to Raise Awareness
Climate Strike Hawaii is inviting the public to join them and 118 countries in a global movement to raise awareness about climate change.
CONTEST: Help Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary Win a $100,000 Grant
If you’ve adopted a pet from Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary, you could help the organization win a grant; you’ll have the chance to win a Petco shopping spree and more…
TS Kiko to Reach Hurricane Status Over Weekend
The new National Hurricane Center forecast continues to show Kiko reaching hurricane strength in about 48 hours.
Sen. Kai Kahele to Meet with Voters in Kona
Hawai‘i State Senator and congressional candidate Kai Kahele (D-Hilo) has scheduled several meetings across Kailua-Kona this weekend.
