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AEC Names Two Officers of the Month for July 2019
The officers were selected for their outstanding work in felony crime investigations and attention to detail.
Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the Small Craft Advisory, which has been extended through 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Hawai‘i DOH: 2 O‘ahu Farms Must Cease Sale of Basil Due to Pesticide Violation
The Hawai‘i DOH Food and Drug Branch has ordered two O‘ahu farms to cease the sale of fresh basil due to the presence of unapproved pesticides.
Suspects Nabbed in Connection With Crime Spree at Honoli‘i Beach Park
A Hilo couple was arrested and charged in connection with a slew of crimes related to drugs, drug distribution, motor vehicle thefts and theft of property.
Hawai‘i County Warns of Telephone Scam
A telephone scam involving callers soliciting donations pretending to represent the Fire Fighters Support Alliance is being conducted.
Hilo Traffic Advisory for Aug. 24
A temporary one-way traffic pattern along a portion of Manono Street is scheduled to accommodate Convoy of Hope Community Outreach attendees on Aug. 24.
Gov. Ige Signs 5th Emergency Proclamation for Homeless
Gov. David Ige signed a fifth supplementary emergency proclamation to support the development of additional affordable housing for people transitioning out of homelessness.
VIDEO: Nine TMT Protestors Plead Not Guilty
Eight of the 38 kūpuna arrested on July 17 for blocking Mauna Kea Access Road appeared in Hilo District Court for arraignment today.
Scheduled Weekend Lane Closures: Aug.23–25
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures on the Big Island Friday through Sunday, Aug. 23 to 25, 2019.
HDOA Captures Foreign Reptile on O‘ahu
A three-foot-long iguana was captured Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, by HDOA inspectors in Waipio-Gentry.
UH Board of Regents Pushes Rules Decision
Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide written and oral in-person testimony.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
HPD Hits Crime Spree Suspect With Charges
The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) arrested Joshua Hams, 38, on Wednesday just before 1:40 p.m. at a home on Kalamauka Street in Kailua-Kona.
Uncle Robert’s Night Market Closes Indefinitely
Uncle Robert’s Night Market, the weekly event announced an indefinite shutdown on social media platforms Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019.
Gov. Ige Releases Funds for Forest Reserve
Gov. David Ige has released $1.3 million in Capital Improvement Project funds to benefit the Honua‘ula Forest Reserve on Hawai‘i Island.
HIEMA Siren Testing for Hilo
The state Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency will be testing newly-installed sirens on Hawai‘i Island Thursday and Friday.
Police Up Ticketing Pace on Mauna Kea
Police are ramping up traffic enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the Mauna Kea Access Road, according to a Hawai‘i Police Department press release.
IRS Warns Taxpayers, Preparers About Impersonation Scam
The IRS and its Security Summit partners warn taxpayers and tax professionals about a new IRS impersonation scam campaign spreading nationally via email.
HSTA Praises DOE’s New Cooler Classroom Policy
The DOE policy will allow for more classrooms to be air conditioned sooner and for a much lower cost than previous efforts.
Sen. Hirono Criticizes Trump Administration’s Latest Migrant Children Ruling
Sen. Mazie Hirono released a statement after the Trump Administration announced a final rule aimed at dismantling protections for migrant children.
