News
Pāhoa Fire Destroys Vacant Home
Three engine companies responded to report of an active structure fire at 152711 Opakapaka St. in Pāhoa at 4:42 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019.
1,000 Feet of Illegal Lay Net Confiscated
A team of DOCARE officers inspected seven bags and found that four of them contained an estimated 100 undersized fish, as well as live coral.
Hawaiʻi Legislators Birth Midwifery Bill After 20-Year Gestation Period
The bill licenses midwives, exempts Native Hawaiian practices and provides task force for traditional birth attendants.
Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
The advisory is in effect for Alenuihaha Channel, and Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Kea‘au Middle Principal Receives School Leadership Award
One of two $2,000 cash awards went to semi-finalist Elna Gomes, principal of Kea‘au Middle School on the Big Island.
Hilo Transfer Station Shutdown After Discovery of Explosive Ordnance
Hawaii Island police are reporting the discovery of an explosive ordnance at the Hilo Transfer Station April 18.
Island Leaders Promote Global Goals, Local Action Day
As a United Nations Hub, Hawaiʻi will advance concrete initiatives and open-data platforms, scale successful models and build educational pathways…
Rep. Case Comments on Mueller’s Report
Rep. Ed Case commented on the heavily-redacted report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Race by Special Counsel Mueller.
Hirono: Mueller Lays Out Strong Case That Trump Obstructed Justice
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement following the release of the redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report.
Speaker Saiki on Governor’s Call to Revive Water Rights Bill
House of Representatives Speaker Scott K. Saiki released the following statement on Gov. David Ige’s call to take action on HB 1326 HD2, the water rights bill.
International Accolades for ‘Golden’ UH Mānoa
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been recognized by a ranking of the best universities and colleges around the world.
New Website Aims to Reduce Drownings & Injuries
In Hawai‘i, drowning continues to be one of the main causes of death.
DOA Deputy Muranaka Visits Big Island
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Deputy to the Chairperson Glenn Muranaka traveled to the Big Island on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
UH Hilo Students Recognized for Outstanding Research
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo students were recognized for their outstanding research during the 11th annual TCBES Research Symposium.
Big Island Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly
The Hawai‘i County unemployment rate for March 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) was 3.7%, up .1% from the previous month and up 1.1% from March 2018.
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service issued a Small Craft Advisory for Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
HPD Arrests Kalapana Man on Multiple Offenses
On Monday, April 15, 2019, the Hawai‘i Police Department arrested a 28-year old Kalapana Black Sands man for an array of offenses.
Legislature Provides $2.3M in Support for Community College Students
Paying for a college education has become too expensive for many people, and students who are at an economic disadvantage are disproportionately affected.
Hawai‘i Legislature Funds HINET
The Hawai‘i State Legislature has approved $455,000 for each of the next two fiscal years for Hawai‘i Nutrition Employment and Training (HINET).
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
