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County Releases Abandoned Vehicle Auction List
Specific dates and times for viewing and bidding are included in this article, along with a list of vehicles and “upset prices.”
Some Kona Brew Co. Customers Due a Refund
Customers who believed Kona Brew Co.’s beers were brewed in Hawai‘i are entitled to a settlement, thanks to a recent class action suit.
Hāʻena & Nāpali Coast State Parks to Reopen June 17
Hāʻena State Park and the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park will reopen on June 17.
High Surf Advisory in Effect Through Saturday Night
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH-FACING SHORES FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM SATURDAY
Gov. Ige meets With Trump, White House Leaders
Gov. David Ige discussed workforce development with President Trump and Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta, and met with Rear Admiral Doug Fears on hurricane disaster preparedness…
Warning Sirens to Be Constructed in Malama, Mohouli and Ainako Parks
Outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to be constructed from Friday, June 14, to Friday, June 28, 2019, in Malama Park, Mohouli Park and Ainako Park.
GasBuddy: ‘Gas Prices Will Not Skyrocket Due to Oil Tanker Attacks’
Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at Gasbuddy, said on June 13, 2019, that the attacks on US oil tankers will not affect gas prices or availability.
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense to Hold Disaster Preparedness Fair, June 22
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency will hold a Disaster Preparedness Fair in West Hawai‘i on Saturday, June 22.
Over 60 Businesses, 2,500 Attendees Gather at Taste of Hawai‘i on Capitol Hill
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i celebrated the Sixth Annual Taste of Hawai‘i on Capitol Hill, which drew over 60 Hawai‘i businesses and 2,000 attendees.
DLNR Underscores Dangers of Closed Trails in Light of White Road, Sacred Falls Incidents
On Hawai‘i Island, DOCARE officers contacted hikers trying to access what is known as the White Road Trail. It is closed for safety reasons… but has been advertised widely on social media.
Kaiser Permanente Files Lawsuit Against Queen’s Health System
Kaiser Permanente has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Queen’s Health System (QHS) to protect its patients from unfair billing practices.
‘Hawai‘i on the Hill’ Attracts Island Business Leaders
Sen. Mazie Hirono joined the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi in welcoming more than 150 members of Hawaiʻi’s business community, state officials and civil society leaders to Capitol Hill.
Hawai‘i Community College Releases Dean’s List for Spring 2019
Hawai‘i Community College in Hilo has released the names of students who have achieved Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2019 semester.
VIDEO: Baby Snake Hitchhikes to Maui in Backpack
A small juvenile snake was captured after it was seen slithering out of a newly arrived visitor’s backpack Monday night at a Maui vacation rental in Pukalani.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of June 3 through 9, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
UPDATE: Sen. Schatz Comments on Commodity Futures Trading Commission Meeting
Senators applauded Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner Rostin Behnam in a letter for leading a public meeting on climate-related financial risks.
Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deployed to Midwest to Assist Disaster Victims
Three Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers were deployed to three separate states to assist victims of severe flooding, storms and tornados in the Midwest.
UPDATE: HFD Rescues Injured Man 12,500 Feet Up Maunakea
The HFD received a call at 7:31 p.m. about a man who was injured as he tumbled trying to take a photograph on the Maunakea Summit below Keck Observatory.
Hawai‘i Island Celebrates King Kamehameha
The king’s birthday will be celebrated on his official birthday, June 11, in North Kohala, the birthplace of the chief who united the islands.
Gov. Ige Heads Roundtable on Biosecurity & Invasive Species at WGA in Colorado
Gov. David Ige headed a roundtable discussion on biosecurity and invasive species at the Western Governors Association’s (WGA) annual meeting in Vail, Colorado, Monday, June 10, 2019.
