HFD Releases Information on New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports that fireworks permits will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Offering Scholarships
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is now accepting applications from Hawai‘i residents for the following scholarships.
HPD Identifies Man Who Died in Motorcycle Collision in Hōlualoa
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 45-year-old Waikoloa man died following a two-vehicle collision Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Hawai‘i’s Economy Continues on Favorable Path
Hawai‘i’s economy remains on a favorable path, with record-high visitor numbers, record-low unemployment, and ongoing—if unimpressive—income gains.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Fall From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 6.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.35/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 214 stations in Honolulu.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Zinke Resignation
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s resignation.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Dec. 16–21
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Sunday through Friday, Dec. 16 to 21, 2018.
HPD Searching for Missing Pahala Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is searching for a 33-year-old Pahala man who was reported missing.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Proposes 3.4% Rate Increase
The request is for a 3.4% increase in revenues, or $13.4 million over revenues at current effective rates.
‘Ohana Zone Plans Unveiled; Homeless Emergency Proclamation Signed
The county will use the new housing and shelter beds to support chronically homeless individuals in Kona.
STUDY: Climate Change Will Cause Higher Risk of Hawai’i Island Wildfires
Based on changes in rainfall and temperature due to climate change, the annual risk of wildfire could increase up to 375% for parts of Hawai‘i Island
Virgin Galactic Launches Passenger Service Spaceflight
Virgin Galactic made history on Dec. 13, 2018, completing the first human spaceflight to be launched from American soil since the Space Shuttle mission in 2011.
Senators Press DOD to Halt Funding of Immigration Detention Centers
Senators demand answers following Trump’s claim that the DOD will build “massive cities of tents” for those seeking asylum.
‘Hikianalia’ Returns After Four-Month California Voyage
Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia and her crew returned to Sand Island on O‘ahu the night of Dec. 12, 2018, at approximately 10 p.m.
17 Evacuate Due to Hilo Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a single-story structure blaze on Dec. 13, 2018, at 64 Ipuka St., Unit 10D, in Hilo.
Hirono Votes to End Support of Saudi-Led War in Yemen
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono voted to pass a resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Dec. 14–16
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Dam Evacuation Zone Info & Maps Available Online
The updated Dam Inventory Management System is now available online with access to dam evacuation zone maps.
Reps to Conduct Oversight of Trump’s Mistreatment of Migrant Children
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono will go to Texas on a congressional oversight trip investigating the Trump Administration’s treatment of children who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.
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