News
Kīlauea Visitor Center Remains Open During Government Shutdown
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is partially closed due to a lapse of federal funding.
Library System Selected for Winter Reading Challenge
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System was selected to be one of over 100 libraries around the world to participate in the 2019 Winter Reading Challenge.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 19–26
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 19 and 26, 2018.
Sen. Hirono Donates Pay During Government Shutdown
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono states that she will donate the pay she receives during the partial government shutdown to food banks in all four counties across Hawai‘i.
Gov. Ige Reappoints More Leaders
Gov. David Ige is reappointing the directors at the departments of Health, Human Services, and Land and Natural Resources for his second term.
Gas Prices Drop Below $2/G in 9 States
With nine states paying less than $2 per gallon for gas this week, motorists in Hawai‘i continue to pay the highest pump prices in the nation.
UPDATE: Robbery Suspect Arrested
Advisory: Stolen vehicle #HHM-509, a 2007 silver Honda Accord, being operated by robbery suspect Kyle Arellano, 22, has been seen in the Kona area.
Hawaiʻi AG Challenges Department of Homeland Security
The DHS has allegedly been engaging in the unlawful practice of terminating DACA grants and work authorizations.
Gov. Ige Reappoints Department Leaders
Gov. David Ige has reappointed key leaders at three state departments.
Navy to Conduct Military Readiness Activities in Hawai‘i
The Navy will conduct training and testing activities (also referred to as military readiness activities) within the Hawaiian Islands.
Marzo & ‘Aloha Crew’ Feed Hungry Residents in Pāhoa
The residents of Pāhoa have gone through a lot in 2018 with many residents losing everything they owned to the Kīlauea eruption and lava flows.
Animal Waste Discharge at Dairy Prompts Health Warning
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is warning the public to stay out of Kaohaoha Gulch below Mamalahoa Highway in ‘Ō‘ōkala, on the Island of Hawai‘i.
NORAD’s Santa Cam Goes Live on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, a 3D Santa Cam provides streaming video and a call center full of volunteers will answer questions from good little boys and girls around the globe.
Rules Change for Boat Harbors, Facilities & Ocean Waters
Gov. David Ige approved a comprehensive administrative rule amendment package for the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR).
Governor Amends Rules for Wild Animals at Circuses & Carnivals
Gov. David Ige signed a revised administrative rule that prohibits the importation of dangerous wild animals for exhibition in circuses or carnivals in Hawai‘i.
Bill to Reduce Mass Incarceration, Lower Recidivism Signed into Law
Bipartisan legislation that would improve public safety, empower formerly-incarcerated individuals, and reduce recidivism and was signed into law.
Legislation Passed to Protect Federal Workers Pay
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.
Aggressive Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death Fungus Found on Kaua‘i
Detection of Ceratocystis lukuohia, the more destructive of the two fungal pathogens causing Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death, has now been confirmed in three trees on Kaua‘i.
