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No Tsunami Threat From 6.7-M Loyalty Islands Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has occurred at approximately 4:57 AM HST in the vicinity of the Loyalty Islands.
Home & Vehicle Destroyed in Fern Forest Fire
The entire wooden residential structure with an iron roof collapsed due to fire damage; 100% of structure was damaged; the pickup truck was completely destroyed.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: April 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Coast Community officers responded to four burglaries, two auto thefts, two assaults and nine thefts in April 2019.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.2-M Loyalty Islands Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
Special Tribute Paid to Fallen Officer Kaliloa During National Police Week
Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa’s name was read during the Candlelight Vigil and the National Peace Officers Memorial Service.
Logs From Lane to Be Cleared from Hilo Bay
A section of Lihiwai Street in Hilo located within Lili‘uokalani Gardens will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian through-traffic for debris removal.
Diver in Critical Condition After Being Found Unresponsive in Onekahakaha Tidal Flats
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a call about a swimmer in trouble on Friday, May 17, 2019, off the shore of Onekahakaha Beach Park.
MISSING: Alicia Hope Pilat, 16, Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s help in looking for a teenager who was reported missing.
Why is Hawai‘i Losing More Teachers Every Year?
Hawai‘i is losing 1,200 teachers each year; there aren’t enough locals going into the profession to meet demand. Big Island Now explores possible reasons for this dilemma.
HPD Initiates South Kohala Negligent Injury Investigation
A 38-year-old Waikoloa man suffered severe injuries following a two-vehicle collision on May 16, at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and Uluwehi Street.
Endangered Hawaiian Petrel Heard on Maunakea After 50 Years of Silence
The sound of the ʻuaʻu, or Hawaiian petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) was heard on Maunakea for the first time in more than 50 years.
11 Incoming UH Hilo Students Awarded Scholarships
Eleven students from Hawai‘i public and private high schools have been awarded a prestigious four-year Chancellor’s Scholarship by the UHat Hilo for 2019-20.
Hawai‘i DOH Appoints New Chief of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has appointed Janelle Saucedo, LCSW, LSW, as the new chief of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Pass Equality Act
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which was passed by the House this afternoon. She is an original cosponsor of the legislation.
Bill Introduced to Stop Child Pornography
The End National Defense Network Abuse Act would help the Pentagon stop the use of the DOD’s network to possess … child pornography.
Visitor Stats Decrease Most on Big Island Due to Kīlauea Eruption
On the Big Island, visitor arrivals and spending dropped back more than the other Hawaiian Island due to the Kīlauea eruption in mid-2018.
Mayor Kim Promises Transit Improvements
The Hele-On is currently running with just 13 county buses from a fleet of 55 in a system with 29 routes; Mayor Kim says he’s working on changing that.
Aila Jr. Appointed Interim Chair of Hawaiian Homes Commission/DHHL Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed William J. Aila Jr. as interim chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission/director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Rep. Gabbard Video: U.S. Must Not Go to War With Iran
Tulsi Gabbard, Hawai‘i congresswoman and presidential candidate, released a video campaign on Thursday, May 16, 2019.
