News
Visitors Rescued After Rising Tides Trap Them
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department helicopter Chopper 1 rescued two visitors from Utah in the Eastern Point of Pololū Valley.
HVNP: December Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports the following upcoming flight plans for December.
HPD Investigating $150,000 Farm Burglary
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is investigating a burglary which occurred sometime between Nov. 22 and 23.
Most Fed Offices Closed Dec. 5 for National Day of Mourning
To honor the passing of the country’s 41st president, George H.W. Bush, Wednesday, Dec. 5, has been designated a National Day of Mourning by Executive Order.
Commission Seeks Suggestions for Land Preservation
Do you know of a special property in Hawai‘i County that should be permanently preserved?
Soldier Sentenced for Attempting to Provide Support Materials to ISIS
kaika Erik Kang, 35, a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army formerly stationed at Schofield Barracks, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Lt. Gov. Green Will Deliver Keynote at UHH Fall Commencement
Recently elected Lt. Gov. Joshua Green, M.D. will deliver the keynote address at the 2018 University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Fall Commencement.
13th Legislature Leadership & Committee Assignments Set
Hawai‘i State House of Representatives Speaker Scott K. Saiki announced the leadership and the committee assignments for the Thirtieth Legislature (2019-20).
HPD Arrests 7 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested seven motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i Receives Over $15 M in Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
The USDA is investing $1.2 billion to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure for 936,000 rural Americans living in 46 states.
UH: New Zika Vaccine Effective in Preclinical Trials
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi medical school have successfully developed an effective vaccine for the Zika virus.
Committee Names Pāhoa Holiday Parade Winners
The Pāhoa Holiday Parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
Sen. Kahele Elected Class President of 2018 Western Legislative Academy
The Council of State Governments West (CSG West), class members elected Hawai‘i Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele as their Class President.
2nd Meeting on Waimea Regional Safety Study Scheduled
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is notifying the public that the Highways Division intends to conduct a transportation planning study.
Press Conference to be Held to Protect Mauna a Wākea
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at noon in front of Hawaiʻi Hall at UH Mānoa, faculty, staff and students from various Oʻahu-based UH campuses will hold a press conference.
Gov. Ige Presents Second Inaugural Speech
Hawai‘i Gov. Ige was inaugurated into his second term of office on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.
First Officers Graduate from DOCARE Academy
During a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, six experienced law enforcement officers became the first graduates of the DLNR DOCARE Academy.
Hawai‘i Island Scheduled Lane Closures Through Dec. 7
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and Hawai‘i County have scheduled the following lane closures through Dec. 7, 2018.
Teresa Shook Declines Participation at 2019 Women’s March
Teresa Shook, founder of Women’s March, publicly called for the four self-appointed leaders of the Women’s March movement to step down.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Drop From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 11.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.49 per gallon yesterday.
