News
Rare Cow Born on Big Island
A rare Lakenvelder dairy cow was born on the Big Island of Hawai‘i on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.
UPDATE: Hostage Incident in Fern Acres Ends
Approximately 12 officers responded to the report of a possible hostage situation in Fern Acres on the morning of Dec. 11, 2018.
Rep. Gabbard Recognizes 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics Hawai‘i
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor in recognition of the 50th year anniversary of Special Olympics Hawai‘i on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
UPDATE: Woman Dies as Result of Officer-Involved Shooting
An officer-involved shooting on Tuesday morning just after 8 a.m. resulted in the death of a woman on Kahakai Boulevard in Hawaiian Beaches.
Ballistic Missile Target Intercepted in Test Off Kaua‘i
The Missile Defense Agency and US Navy sailors successfully intercepted an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile target during an operational test off Kauaʻi.
Bill Introduced to Ensure Vet Reimbursements
Legislators introduced a bipartisan bill to ensure the VA reimburses veterans for missed or underpaid Forever GI Bill housing benefits.
Work Continues on Māmalahoa Highway
A 24-hour, single-lane restriction is scheduled to address surface repairs on Māmalahoa Highway at Mile Marker 29.3.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Wind Advisory for the Hawaiian Islands, in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018.
No Tsunami Threat From 7.3-M Sandwich Island Quake
The USGS reported that a 7.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in the South Sandwich Islands Region on Dec. 10, 2018, at 4:27 p.m. HST.
Gov. Ige Hosting WGA Conference in Kona
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige is hosting the Western Governors’ Association’s (WGA) Winter Meeting in Kona.
VIDEO: Gov. Ige’s Keynote Address on Invasive Species
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige gave a keynote address on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at the Western Governors’ Biosecurity and Invasive Species Initiative.
REPORT: ‘Evicted in Hawai‘i: Lives Hanging in the Balance’
Lawyers for Equal Justice (LEJ) has published a report entitled “Evicted in Hawai‘i: Lives Hanging in the Balance,” which summarizes the findings of a recent study on evictions in Hawai‘i.
EPA & USDA Looking to Reduce Excess Nutrients in Waterways
EPA and USDA issued a letter to state co-regulators that encourages efforts to reduce excess nutrients in waterways.
Long-Term IDs for FAS Citizens Passes Senate
United States Senate unanimously passed legislation that would remove existing barriers that limit citizens of the Freely Associated States from accessing long-term REAL ID.
High Surf Advisory Issued for N & E Shores of Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for north- and east-facing shores of Kona, Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo, and Puna.
High Surf Advisory Issued for N-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for north-facing shores of Kona, Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo and Puna.
High Wind Advisory in Effect Through Dec. 11
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory at 3:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
High Surf Warning Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service reports a High Surf Warning for the north- and east-facing shores.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Dec. 10–14
The State of Hawaiʻi DOT and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary lane closures through Friday, Dec. 14.
Rep. Gabbard Joins in Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joined approximately 40 World War II veterans and hundreds of service members, veterans, family members, and others at Pearl Harbor.
