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Free Water & Soil Sample Testing Ends
CTAHR has ended its free ADSC analyses of water and soil samples in volcano-affected areas for pH and heavy metals.
Trump Administration’s ‘Attack on Immigrants’ Denounced
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans issued a statement regarding the proposed public charge rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security.
Hawai‘i DOH Receives Grant to Combat Opioid Misuse
The opioid problem continues to rise across American and the DOH has received a federal grant over a two-year period to continue to combat opioid misuse.
5 More ʻAlalā Take Flight in Hawai‘i Island Forest
Researchers with The ʻAlalā Project released five more ‘alalā into the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve.
SURVEY: Will Gun Legislation Prevent Mass Shootings?
A study conducted by global market research survey panel PrizeRebel.com reveals that most Americans support tougher restrictions on gun ownership…
UPDATE: Mauna Loa Mac Nut Products Recalled
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s headquarters between Sept. 6 and 21, 2018, have been voluntarily recalled.
Health Data Report Released on Transgender Youth
The Hawai‘i Sexual and Gender Minority Health Report 2018 was released by the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH).
Thousands Visit HVNP After Unprecedented 134-Day Closure
Smiling rangers welcomed visitors back to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Saturday, Sept. 22, after its closing May 11 due to unprecedented volcanic activity.
Four Men Cited for Entering Closed Trail
DOCARE officers reported seeing the suspects going under clearly visible yellow “police” tape and past numerous closed signs.
HPD Seeking ID on Vehicle Theft Surveillance Image
The HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a vehicle theft investigation that occurred on Sept. 23 in Hilo.
Pāhoa Man Arrested for Theft, Drug Offenses
The HPD arrested and charged a 28-year-old Pāhoa man on Sept. 21 for theft and drug offenses after allegedly taking a cellular phone from a vehicle.
Hawaiian Immersion Preschool Celebrates Kūpuna
The Pūnana Leo o Kona – Hawaiian Immersion Preschool in Onouli celebrated their kūpuna on Grandparents Day on Sept. 21, 2018.
ASB Spearheads Seeds of Service School Projects
More than 200 American Savings Bank volunteers, family, friends and community members came together for the bank’s annual Statewide Seeds of Service on Sept. 22.
REPORT: Hawai‘i No. 1 in Nation for Ethnic Diversity
A new study ranks Hawai‘i among the top states in the nation for various categories of diversity.
Public Input Sought on Proposed Maunakea Admin Rules
UH invites the public to provide input on the proposed draft of the administrative rules that will govern public and commercial activities on Maunakea.
Mauna Loa Mac Nut Water System Violates Regulations
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut water system in Kea‘au was notified by the State Department of Health that it has violated drinking water regulations.
Report Broken Streetlights to Ensure Safe Trick-or-Treating
The county wants to ensure the safety of trick-o-treaters as well as the traveling public by making sure streetlights are functioning properly island-wide.
National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 23–29
HDOT, together with all four county police departments and child passenger safety advocates, launches National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 23-29.
South Hilo Crime Report: Sept. 14–20, 2018
HPD’s South Hilo Community Police responded to two burglaries and three vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, Sept. 14, to 20.
