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Red Cross Reflects on Decades Long History of Helping Lava Victims
As the one-year anniversary of last year’s historic Kīauea eruption approaches, Red Cross officials pause to reflect on its decades long history of helping lava evacuees.
HFD Responds to Structure Fire in Volcano
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Lanihuli Road in Volcano on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 11:24 p.m.
HFD Rescues Man From Volcano Caldera
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the steam vents at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 6:50 p.m.
HFD Responds to Fire in Tiki Gardens Subdivision
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the Tiki Gardens Subdivision of Pāhoa on Wednesday May 1, 2019 at 6:12 p.m.
HPD Asking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Kea‘au Attempted Robbery
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Keaʻau
Rep. Gabbard Proposes ‘National Lei Day’
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is proposing a national Lei Day on May 1.
Rep. Case Introduces Legislation to Help Hurricane Hunters
Rep. Case introduced a proposal to place a specialized team within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Preschool Open Doors Program Accepting Applications
The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) is helping families better afford preschool for the 2019-2020 school year.
HPD Identifies Victim in Kailua-Kona Collision
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 60-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Kailua-Kona.
Kealakehe Student Recognized as Top Big Island Scholar by HLTA
One senior from each of Hawai‘i’s 42 public high schools received a $1,000 scholarship for his or her post-graduate education from HLTA.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: March 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Coast Community officers responded to three burglaries and six thefts in March 2019.
PHOTOS: May Day Celebrated at Kalākaua Park
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi and the Hilo Lei Day Festival returned to Kalākaua Park this year on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
DOH Launches New Air Quality Website for Volcano-Readiness
A new website that provides near real-time data on the air quality in Hawai‘i is now live to coincide with National Air Quality Awareness Week.
DOH Appoints Desmond as New Laboratories Division Administrator
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has appointed Edward Desmond, Ph.D. as the new administrator of the State Laboratories Division located in Pearl City.
Senators Call on State, FAA to Ground Helicopters in Wake of Kailua Crash
Four Hawai‘i State Senators have sent a letter to DOT and the FAA calling for an immediate statewide grounding of tour and commercial helicopter operations.
Rep. Case Sends Letter to FAA on Helicopter Concerns
Congressman Ed Case released the following letter addressed to Raquel Girvin, the Regional Administrator for the Western-Pacific Region of the FAA.
Aloha Exchange Club Honors Officer of the Month
Officer Robert Stewart has been honored as the March 2019 Aloha Exchange Club Officer of the Month.
Victim Reveals More Details About Shark Attack
Kimberly Bishop is home from the hospital, recovering from an April 23, 2019, shark attack several hundred yards off the coast of Anaeho‘omalu Bay on Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i House Passes 206 Bills on Final Decking
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives is starting to take final votes on bills that have survived close scrutiny by both the House and Senate.
Resolution Introduced for National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day
Senators introduced a resolution supporting the designation of April 30, 2019, as “National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.”
