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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.
Hawai‘i County Sees 3% Unemployment in September 2018
Unemployment remains low in Hawai‘i County, rising only 0.2% since July.
Study: Hawai‘i No. 2 in Nation for Least Political Engagement
Hawai‘i had the lowest percentage of voters who participated in the 2016 presidential election.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Hawaiʻi Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood watch for the Island of Hawaiʻi at 3:38 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, through tonight.
Hawai‘i Coast Guard Medevac Ill Hilo woman
The Hawaiʻi Coast Guard conducted a medical evacuation of an ill, 37-year-old Hilo woman to Honolulu early Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
Report: Hawai‘i is Happiest US State in 2018
A new report ranks Hawai‘i No. 1 in the nation for 2018’s Happiest State in America.
Supreme Court Tosses Constitutional Amendment Question
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, ended any thoughts of a proposed Hawai‘i constitutional amendment.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 20–26
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Saturday through Friday, Oct. 20 through 26, 2018.
HPD Looking for Stolen Backhoe
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a Case backhoe with a hydraulic hammer which was stolen from Fern Forest.
Public Invited to ‘Officer of the Month’ Luncheon
The public is invited to a luncheon honoring Hawai‘i County Police Officer Ansel Robinson
HFD Alerting Public to Telephone Scam
The County of Hawai‘i Fire Department is alerting the public to a telephone scam involving solicitations for donations for the Fire Department.
Pohoiki Road Reopening
A blessing and groundbreaking was held on Pohoiki Road on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.
CTAHR Celebrates Anniversaries of CES & 4-H
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service (CES) in Hawai‘i and the 100th anniversary of 4-H.
Hilo Walmart Raises $45K for Kapi‘olani Medical Center
Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members in Hawai‘i raised $276,831 for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.
Big Island Residents Win Judiciary Awards
Krystal Brumaghim and Byron K. Poy were named winners of the 2018 Spirit of the Judiciary Award.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Big Island Through Saturday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island through Saturday afternoon.
Rep. Gabbard Receives ‘Ocean of Possibilities Award’
Rep. Gabbard’s efforts to help wounded warriors and others with disabilities access the transformative and healing qualities of the ocean, have earned her an award.
