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Gov. Ige Signs Act to License Midwives
Gov. David Ige signed into law on April 30, 2019,bipartisan legislation to license midwives.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory is Cancelled for Big Island
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 8 a.m. if heavy rain persists.
Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
UPDATE: High Wind Warning Continues for Big Island Summits
A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY for Big Island Summits.
Corrections Officer Charged With Felony Drug Offense
Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Detectives have charged a 58-year-old State of Hawaiʻi corrections officer with a felony drug offense following a traffic stop early Thursday morning, May 2, 2019
Police Chase Ends in Capture of Fugitive
South Hilo Patrol officers successfully apprehended an elusive fugitive sought on outstanding warrants, auto theft and firearms investigations following a police pursuit.
Finding a Silver Lining: One-Year Kīlauea Update
May 3, 2019, marks the one-year anniversary of the start of Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 Lower East Rift Zone eruption.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures: May 6–10
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary lane closures.
Woman Drowns at Kealakekua Bay
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a drowning at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook on Friday, May 3, 2019, around 10 a.m.
HPD Issues Seat Belt Reminder
The Hawai’i Police Department wants all occupants in vehicles to wear their seat belts while traveling in a vehicle.
High Wind Warning Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Warning for Big Island Summits.
IRS Promotes Disaster Readiness & Hurricane Preparedness Week
One year after the eruption of Kīlauea, Big Island resident know that disasters can happen at any time.
Events to Raise Awareness for National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Gov. Ige will sign a proclamation declaring the importance of positive mental health and commemorating National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
VIDEO: Gov. Ige Speaks About 2019 Legislative Session
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige spoke to the media following the adjournment of the 2019 legislative session.
USS Louisville Returns to Pearl Harbor
The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from a deployment on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
EPA Awards $80K for Cleaner School Buses in Hawai‘i
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $9.3 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses with 2017 or newer buses.
High Wind Watch Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Friday evening, May 3, through late Sunday night, May 5, 2019.
HPD Searching for 2 Wanted on Multiple Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two individuals who are wanted for multiple outstanding warrants.
Bill Would Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Program
The Hawai‘i State Legislature has sent HB748 HD2 SD2—a bill that would significantly reform the state’s civil asset forfeiture program—to Gov. Ige for his signature.
Hawai‘i House Ends Productive 2019 Legislative Session
The House of Representatives on Thursday, May 2, adjourned the 2019 regular legislative session sine die having passed a total of 298 bills.
