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DOCARE Officers Help Rescue Sinking Truck
Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers helped the driver pull his truck out of the water.
‘Peter Boy’s’ Mother Dies of Natural Causes
The mother of “Peter Boy” Kema died Wednesday night, Jan. 16, 2019.
UPDATE: Honokaʻa Girl Found in Good Health
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has located 16-year-old Hi‘ilei Peneku who was previously reported as missing.
Victim of Single-Vehicle Crash Identified
A Keaʻau man died following a single-vehicle collision on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Captain Cook on Highway 11, .3 miles south of the 99-mile marker.
Big Island Meteorologist One of Top 5 National Award Finalists
Big Island resident Michael Phillips and his team of Weatherboy meteorologists brand are a top-five finalist in the National Weatherperson of the Year Awards.
UPDATE: 12 Trespassers Storm OHA Honolulu Office
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has released the following statement regarding an incident that happened at their Honolulu office on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 18–20
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Whale Carcass Moves Closer to Shore
Video of a man standing on top of the carcass of a sperm whale off the south shore of O‘ahu has surfaced and is being investigated by law enforcement.
Red Cross Assists Coast Guard During Shutdown
American Red Cross is teaming up with the United States Automobile Association (USAA) and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to provide interest-free loans.
HPD Identifies Skeletal Remains Found in Kona
The Hawai‘i Police Department has identified the skeletal remains found on Dec. 12, 2018, on an empty lot off of Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
61 Big Island Dairy Calves Find New Homes
The first group of calves rescued through Hawai‘i Lava Flow Animal Rescue Network’s efforts have made their way to their new homes.
Bill to Promote Sustainable Growth & Reduce Poverty
U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2109.
Rep. Gabbard Releases Video on LGBTQ+ Stance
Rep. Gabbard released a public video voicing her regret for past offensive and hurtful statements and expressing her commitment to remaining a strong ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sen. Hirono to Remain on Senate Subcommittee
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has been reappointed to serve as the Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee.
Rep. Gabbard Leads Landmark Burn Pits Legislation in Congress
Rep. Gabbard introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to evaluate the exposure of U.S. service members to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals
Hearings Scheduled on Statewide Water Resource Protection Plan
The Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) is having open hearings to solicit input on its update to the statewide Water Resource Protection Plan.
Waimea Park Bandstand to Reopen Jan. 18
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will reopen Waimea Park Bandstand on Jan. 18, 2019.
MEETING: Waikoloa Reservoir Earthquake Repairs
The DWS invites the community to attend an informational meeting on Jan. 24 regarding the Waikoloa Reservoir No. 1 Earthquake Repairs Project in Waimea.
Rep. Gabbard Serves Meals to Those Impacted by Shutdown
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard helped serve meals to federal employees and their families impacted by the government shutdown.
UPDATE: Located, Carmen Nozaki, 16, Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Carmen Nozaki, who has been reported as missing.
