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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.
DEM to Conduct Smoke Tests in Mill Camp Area
The Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management will be conducting smoke tests in the Mill Camp area in Pāpaʽikou Sept. 23 to Sept. 27, 2019.
Rep. Gabbard Co-Introduces School Shooting Act
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday co-introduced House Resolution 4301, the School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act.
HPD Asks for Help in Hit and Run Case
HPD is asking the public to help with details of a hit and run vehicle crash that occurred during the early morning hours of April 3, 2019, on Highway 11.
HPD Hunts for Identity of Theft Suspect
On Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, an unknown suspect stole a woman’s purse while she used the bathroom at a business located within the 1000 block of Kīlauea Avenue.
Maunakea Observatories Vehicles Vandalized
Unknown parties vandalized two Maunakea Observatories Support Services vehicles in Hilo last weekend, according to an incident report.
HPD Issues 431 Traffic Citations on Maunakea
It’s been a month since HPD upped traffic enforcement near the TMT protest encampment at the intersection of Mauna Kea Access Road and Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Officials Express Concern About Protestors’ Impact on Maunakea Environment
In addition to negative impacts to plants from thousands of people being in the area, there’s evidence that the sheer number of people is adversely impacting animals and insects.
Day 13: ‘Today We Will Find Kyle & Bring Him Home’
The search team is still in need of search-and-rescue dogs on this island, rappel experts and anybody with search-and-rescue experience.
Low Pressure Area to Form SE of Big Island
An area of low pressure is expected to form Friday through Saturday around 900 miles SE of the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
UH STUDY: Hula Reduces Hypertension in Native Hawaiians
The John A. Burns School of Medicine conducted a five-year study that showed hula significantly reduced hypertension in Native Hawaiian participants.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Kiko to Become Hurricane Over Weekend
Tropical Depression Thirteen-E is located near latitude 15.9°N, longitude 111.1°W, about 490 miles south of the southern tip of Baja, Calif.
State Meets on Resilience in Face of Disaster
Lt. Governor Josh Green hosted the inaugural meeting of the 2019 Hawai‘i Maritime Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP) at the Hawai‘i State Capital.
County Struggling With Incoming Emails
The County of Hawai‘i has been experiencing issues since Tuesday with receiving email from the public, according to a press release.
HFD Holds Run in Honor of 9-11
The County of Hawai’i Fire Department held a run in downtown Hilo beginning at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, to honor those who died on 9-11.
Police Charge Hilo Man With Drug Offenses
A 43-year-old Hilo man was charged for various drug offenses following the execution of a narcotics search warrant on a residence in Hilo.
Trustee Asks OHA to put TMT Back on Agenda
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Dan Ahuna penned a letter to fellow trustees requesting the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) be added to the OHA Board’s agenda.
Senators Probe Trump Threats Against NOAA
One report said Commerce Department officials threatened to fire NOAA employees for contradicting Trump’s false assertions about the path of Hurricane Dorian.
Route 19 Lane Closures Through December
The Māmalahoa Highway (Route 19) Widening Project in Waimea is ongoing and will be accompanied by lane closures.
DAY 12: Cell Data Reveals Last Known Location of Kyle Brittain
It has been almost two weeks since Kyle Brittain disappeared on the Big Island.
