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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.
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.
