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Laupahoehoe Point Road to Close June 3–5 for Tree Removal
A large leaning tree will be removed from Laupahoehoe Point Road.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through June 2
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
Senators Introduce Adoptee Citizenship Act
The Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 is bipartisan legislation to close a loophole in the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.
O‘ahu Man to Serve Prison Time for Distributing Cocaine Near Playground
Jeffrey Rowell, also known as Darnell Stinnette, was sentenced to 110 months of imprisonment for the distribution of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a playground.
VIDEO: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Will Remain on Hawai‘i Island
Following a meeting with the USGS director, Sen. Mazie Hirono announced that USGS has committed to keeping the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Hawai‘i Island.
VIDEO: Excursion Celebrates Koa Reforestation Efforts
Sealaska leaders went on a day trip to Hawaiʻi Island on Monday, May 27, to revisit KS’ Keawewai and its native forest on the upper slopes of Keauhou.
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense to Hold Disaster Prep Fair, June 22
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency is holding a Disaster Preparation Fair in West Hawai‘i on Saturday, June 22.
Unidentified Kailua-Kona Man Dies Following Hit-and-Run Incident
An unidentified Kailua-Kona man died following a single vehicle hit and run collision on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Kailua-Kona on Hualalai Road.
TSA: Be Prepared for Busiest Summer on Record at HNL
The TSA is prepared for what is projected to be the busiest summer travel season between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From Late-Night El Salvador Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 has occurred at approximately 11:08 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time. in the Vicinity of El Salvador.
HPD Arrests 26 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 20 through 26, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 26 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Celebration of Life to Be Held for Fire Capt. David Mahon
On behalf of the Mahon family, the Hawai‘i Fire Department announced that a Celebration of Life for will be help for Fire Captain David Mahon on Saturday, June 1.
Pāhoa Man Charged With Drug Offenses
Hawai’i Island Police have charged a 56-year-old Pāhoa man for various drug offenses stemming from a search warrant at a Puna residence.
Marine Dies in Training Accident in Australia
Lance Cpl. Hans Sandoval-Pereyra, who was once based in Kaneohe, died May 28, after succumbing to injuries received during a tactical vehicle accident May 25.
Free ‘Smart Justice’ Talk Story Set for May 30 in Hilo
The evening will be an open conversation about the current landscape of civil rights and the criminal justice system in Hawai‘i.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Food Donations & Fun at KapohoKine Adventures’ Kama‘ãina Days
Memorial Day weekend’s Kama‘āina Days gives back to lava-stressed communities with 442 free zipline tours and food donations.
Pedestrian Killed on Highway 130
Hawai‘i Fire Department units were dispatched to an apparent motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at 5:16 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
Puna District Will No Longer Process Firearm Permits
Until further notice, the Puna District will no longer be available for processing of firearm permits or registration.
Kamuela Post Office to Relocate
The goal of the proposal is to move to a site that provides better access and better meets the overall needs of Waimea postal customers.
Sen Hirono Secures Hawai‘i Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono fought successfully to include critical priorities for the state in the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
