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6.6-M Quake Rattles Russia
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 occurred at approximately 11:06 p.m. on June 24.
Rep. Gabbard: Stop Trump From Starting War With Iran & Venezuela
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard secured two NDAA provisions ensuring that no measure in the bill may be used as an authorization for the use of military force against either Iran or Venezuela,
Meeting to Explore New Puna Boat Ramp
A community meeting will be held on July 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sacred Hearts Church Pāhoa, 15-3003 Pāhoa Village Road, to discuss the Puna boat ramp study.
Manini‘ōwali Beach to Close Early in Preparation for Lifeguard Stationing
Preparations have begun for lifeguards to be stationed at Kekaha Kai State Park’s Manini‘ōwali Beach (Kua Bay) section.
Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Increase Access to Shingles, Tdap Vaccines
The Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act would improve access to all recommended vaccines for Medicare beneficiaries—shingles, tetanus, diphtheria and Tdap.
Hawai‘i County Directors Hear Testimony From Monsanto-Bayer Plaintiff
Hawai‘i County agency directors met with the first man to successfully sue Monsanto and its owner, Bayer, for Roundup exposure.
Gov. Ige Comments on Skydiving Plane Crash That Killed 11
The 11 people aboard a plane taking passengers on a skydiving trip were killed after the plane crashed and burned on Friday night, June 21, north of Honolulu.
Christening Ceremoney Held for ‘USS Daniel Inouye’
Sen. Mazie Hirono delivered the principal address at the christening ceremony of the “USS Daniel Inouye” at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard in Maine.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.5-M Indonesian Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, June 24–28
Temporary lane closures on Hawai‘i Island are scheduled through Friday, June 28, 2019.
Obituary Notices: Week of June 23, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of June 23, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Fourth of July Firework Permits Available June 29
Firework permits for the upcoming Independence Day holiday will be available beginning June 29.
PHOTOS: Long-Awaited Korean War Memorial Dedicated
About 200 attendees witnessed the memorial dedication to 52 Hawai‘i Island military members killed in action in the Korean War and five others who died of non-combat causes..
Odds Stacked Against Millennials for Home Ownership in Hawai‘i
It will take the average millennial 14 years to save for a 20% down payment on a median priced home—in Honolulu, it will take 40 years.
Waimea Signal Light Replacement Set for June 23
The HAWK pedestrian signal light on Kawaihae Road fronting Longs Drugs in Waimea will be replaced with a pedestrian signal.
Bestselling Comics Artist to Present Stories of Kīlauea Eruption
A New York Times bestselling comic journalist and artist will present his nonfiction comic based on the aftermath of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption on June 25.
HPD Investigates Waimea Shooting Incident
On June 21, 2019, just before 1 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a 911 emergency call for assistance regarding a woman who may have been shot.
Jeramie Soares Surrenders, Arrested
The HPD reports that 32-year-old Jeramie D. Soares, who was wanted, turned himself in at the Hilo Police Department and was subsequently arrested.
Sen. Hirono Secures Commitment From Puna Geothermal Venture
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono secured a commitment from Ormat Technologies Executive Paul Thomsen at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on June 20.
