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VIDEO: Gov. Ige Speaks About 2019 Legislative Session
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige spoke to the media following the adjournment of the 2019 legislative session.
USS Louisville Returns to Pearl Harbor
The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from a deployment on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
EPA Awards $80K for Cleaner School Buses in Hawai‘i
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $9.3 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses with 2017 or newer buses.
High Wind Watch Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Friday evening, May 3, through late Sunday night, May 5, 2019.
HPD Searching for 2 Wanted on Multiple Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two individuals who are wanted for multiple outstanding warrants.
Bill Would Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Program
The Hawai‘i State Legislature has sent HB748 HD2 SD2—a bill that would significantly reform the state’s civil asset forfeiture program—to Gov. Ige for his signature.
Hawai‘i House Ends Productive 2019 Legislative Session
The House of Representatives on Thursday, May 2, adjourned the 2019 regular legislative session sine die having passed a total of 298 bills.
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.
