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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.
DOH Appoints Desmond as New Laboratories Division Administrator
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has appointed Edward Desmond, Ph.D. as the new administrator of the State Laboratories Division located in Pearl City.
Senators Call on State, FAA to Ground Helicopters in Wake of Kailua Crash
Four Hawai‘i State Senators have sent a letter to DOT and the FAA calling for an immediate statewide grounding of tour and commercial helicopter operations.
Rep. Case Sends Letter to FAA on Helicopter Concerns
Congressman Ed Case released the following letter addressed to Raquel Girvin, the Regional Administrator for the Western-Pacific Region of the FAA.
Aloha Exchange Club Honors Officer of the Month
Officer Robert Stewart has been honored as the March 2019 Aloha Exchange Club Officer of the Month.
Victim Reveals More Details About Shark Attack
Kimberly Bishop is home from the hospital, recovering from an April 23, 2019, shark attack several hundred yards off the coast of Anaeho‘omalu Bay on Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i House Passes 206 Bills on Final Decking
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives is starting to take final votes on bills that have survived close scrutiny by both the House and Senate.
Resolution Introduced for National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day
Senators introduced a resolution supporting the designation of April 30, 2019, as “National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.”
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 22, 2019, through April 28, 2019, the Hawai‘i Police Department arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DPFH Recognizes Legislature’s Passage of Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
The Hawai’i State Legislature sent HB1383 HD2 SD1 CD1, decriminalizing a small amount of cannabis, to Gov. David Ige for his signature on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Big Island Gas Prices Up Slightly
The average price for regular gas in Hilo is $3.708 for regular, up slightly from last week’s price of $3.680.
Legislation Introduced to Raise Smoking, Vaping Age to 21
Sens. Brian Schatz, Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced the Tobacco to 21 Act.
Senators Call to Investigate AG Barr’s Handling of Mueller Report
Senators urge Michael Horowitz and Corey Amundson to investigate AG William Barr’s conduct while handling Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation and report.
MISSING: Maycee Ahsui-Mendoza, 14, Kea‘au
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Maycee Ahsui-Mendoza.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park May Flight Plans Set
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has scheduled flight plans for May 2019.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory for SE Big Island waters.
Dog Chasing Mongoose Falls From Honoli‘i Cliff
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a special service rescue at the cliffs fronting the southern end of Kahoa Street in Hilo.
Bills Support Growth of Zero-Emission Industry
The Legislature is paving the way for the state to take its first major steps toward implementing a strong clean transportation policy.
Stabbing Suspect Charged With 1st Degree Murder & Other Offenses
HPD reports that on Friday, April 26, 2019, at about 3:40 p.m., Kaʻū patrol officers responded to a reported stabbing at Whittington Beach Park in Nāʻālehu.
Former Gov. Ariyoshi Inducted Into Aloha Order of Merit
Former Gov. George Ariyoshi received one of the state’s highest honors when he was inducted into the Hawai‘i State Aloha Order of Merit.
