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HVO UPDATE: Deformation Signals Consistent With Refilling
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Kīlauea Volcano is not erupting as of Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
Councilmember Ruggles Reports Queen’s Hospital & Judges to FBI
Councilmember Jen Ruggles, states that she has received confirmation that Hawai‘i’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Sean Kaul, received her letter.
VIDEO: Tour Helicopter Wreckage Retrieved, 3 Hurt
The wreckage of a Robinson R44 helicopter was airlifted out of waist deep water in Kaneohe Bay just before noon on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
Gas Leak Closes Highway 130 in Hilo Direction
The Hawai‘i Fire Department shutdown Highway 130, approximately 200 yards East of the the Kea‘au Transfer Station in the Hilo direction.
Hawai‘i to Receive Money for Aquaculture Improvement & Research
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the NOAA will award $932,770 to the University of Hawai‘i’s (UH) Sea Grant College Program.
Hanabusa Questions if U.S. Intelligence Knew of Khashoggi Plot
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa and her colleagues sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats.
Bus Safety Week Kicks Off
Gov. David Y. Ige and the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) kicked off School Bus Safety Week with a proclamation ceremony on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.
HPD Arrests 13 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Oct. 15, through Oct.21, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Searching for Stolen Bonsai Tree
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen bonsai tree.
HPD Searching for Stolen Toyota Truck & Trailer
The Hawaii Island Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a stolen Toyota Tacoma truck and two-wheel trailer.
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarships Awarded
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program congratulates ten (10) recipients in the 2018-2019 cohort of scholars.
Law School Receives Bowls Made by Big Island Master Craftsman
A valuable gift of exquisite bowls by one of Hawai‘i’s outstanding wood-turners and master craftsman are now on display in the UH Law Library at the William S. Richardson School of Law.
UH Awarded $39M to Help Low-Income Students Statewide
$39 million in federal grants was awarded to the University of Hawai‘i to help increase the number of low-income students statewide who succeed in college.
HCFCU Back to School Drive Supports Thousands of Keiki
Thousands of students returning to school after their fall break are still enjoying their backpacks, notebooks, writing tools and more.
Rep. Gabbard Stands With Hotel Workers
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joined workers of Unite Here Local 5 at the picket line in Waikiki on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.
Backhoe Recovered, Suspect Sought
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the publics help in identifying suspect(s) in a stolen CASE backhoe with a hydraulic hammer.
HPD Encourages Public to Participate in Take-Back Initiative
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i from Vancouver Quakes
The USGS reported that two earthquakes happened in a 43 minute time period near Vancouver, Canada.
ʻŌhiʻa Love Festival Educates on Native Forests
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD), the fungal disease that’s impacted hundreds of thousands of acres of native ‘ōhi‘a forests in Hawai‘i.
Leilani St. Striping Work to Begin
Leilani Street stripe painting from Kanoelehua Avenue to Railroad Avenue will begin Monday, Oct. 22, between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
