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Conservation Officers Honored for Saving Man’s Life
DOCARE on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, recognized four officers for their efforts to revive an unconscious lifeless man at Ke‘ehi Small Boat Harbor.
Bipartisan Dental Health Bill Passes House, Heads to President’s Desk
Bipartisan legislation to improve access to dental health services will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
Security Breach Exposed Data of Starwood Guests
OCP is warning consumers who stayed at a Starwood timeshares, hotels and resorts as far back as 2014 to take steps to protect themselves from identity theft.
DOE Seeks to Increase Breakfast Participation With No Kid Hungry Grant
HIDOE celebrated a new pilot program at Central Middle School designed to increase student access and incorporate breakfast into the school day.
Spike in Scam Calls Reported by Hawai‘i Electric Light
Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that phone scammers kicked into high gear during the week of Nov. 25 through Nov. 30, 2018.
Hawai‘i Fire Department Rescues Opihi Pickers from Cliff
The HFD responded to a report of two men in need of rescuing from a cliff overlooking the ocean along the Hāmākua Coast shortly after midnight on Sunday.
Hawai‘i County Offers Holiday Tree Recycling
To help make the holidays greener, the Solid Waste Division of the Department of Environmental Management will again offer tree-cycling.
Monthly Siren Test for December 2018 Suspended
The Hawai‘i monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, which would typically occur on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at 11:45 a.m. has been suspended.
Flag Order Issued in Tribute to President Bush
The United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff for 30 days in honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush.
Hū Honua Bioenergy Releases Statement on Wastewater Discharge
Hū Honua President Warren Lee issued a statement regarding an unauthorized, inadvertent wastewater discharge that occurred on Nov. 9, 2018.
Gov. Ige Signs 5th Emergency Proclamation for Big Island Eruption
Gov. David Ige signed a fifth supplementary emergency proclamation relating to the volcanic activity and lava flows in the Puna District of Hawai‘i County.
IRS to Delay Removal of AEDs from Honolulu Office
The IRS suspended its plan to remove AEDs from offices with less than 100 employees pending a reevaluation of the removal plan.
2019 Calendar Showcases Hawai‘i State Capitol
The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the formal opening of the Hawai‘i State Capitol.
A Trip Down Hurricane Lane 2018
Hawai‘i’s 2018 hurricane season, officially ending today, Nov. 30, was among the most active—and destructive—in years.
DOH: Hū Honua Bioenergy Violated Water Pollution Laws
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch is pursuing an environmental enforcement action against the Hū Honua Bioenergy facility in Pepe‘ekeo.
New Hawai‘i Judges Sworn In
Keith Hiraoka was sworn in as associate judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals and Summer Kupau-Odo was sworn in as judge of the District Court of the First Circuit.
REPORT: Climate Change to Cost Hawai‘i $19 Billion
In Hawaiʻi, the value of all structures and land expected to be flooded by 2100 amounts to more than $19 billion statewide.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.7-M Alaska Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake has occurred on the Kenai Penisula in Alaska at 7:39 am. The earthquake had a reported magnitude of 7.0.
RECALL: Hawai‘i Tahini Products Could be Contaminated
Hawai‘i is one of three states that have reported infections from tahini products recently.
HELCO Updates Electric Vehicle Strategic Roadmap
Hawaiian Electric Companies are releasing an expanded update of the Electrification of Transportation Strategic Roadmap.
