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HPD Continues Search for Hilo Man
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 40-year-old Hilo man reported missing.
Livestream Lecture: ‘Restoring the American Dream’
Daniel K. Inouye Distinguished Lecture Series will be livestreamed on July 19 to celebrate the legacy and principals of the late Honorable Senator.
Citizen Foresters Honored for Kailua Efforts
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s (DOFAW) Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program reached a major milestone on July 11, 2018.
4 PM: Collapse May Cause Surge in Lava Channel
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PHOTOS: Lava Creeps Towards Charter School & More Homes
The County of Hawai‘i released these pictures taken from an overflight by the Hawai‘i County Fire Department of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.
HPD Identifies Saddle Road Collision Victim
HPD has identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a two-car crash, Tuesday afternoon, July 10, on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road).
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: June 2018
Hāmākua Police responded to four burglaries, three thefts, two vehicle thefts, eight incidents of criminal property damage, two drug-related incidents and three assaults in June 2018.
UH Hilo Student Pharmacists, Peers Raise Money for Volcano Victims
The professional pharmacy fraternity at Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy reached out to peers via social media to help raise funds for those affected by Kīlauea.
Hawai‘i to Begin Implementation of New Med Cannabis Amendments
The Hawai‘i DOH will begin implementing new amendments to the state’s medical cannabis law to improve access to medical cannabis for qualifying patients.
Kīlauea Eruption: Update on Roadwork & Evacuation Routes
This article is a Kilauea Volcano eruption roadwork update for July 11 from a question-and-answer session with the HDOT and HDPW.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Puna Residents Advised to Stay Alert
There is no immediate threat at this time, but everyone in the areas of active flows are reminded to be on alert, prepared for changes and plan for evacuation.
One Dead, One Injured in 2-Vehicle Saddle Road Collision
An adult male died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, July 11, on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) in the North Hilo District.
District 3 Rep. Onishi Selected for CSG 2018 Toll Fellows Class
Rep. Richard Onishi is among 48 state leaders from across the country selected to participate in The Council of State Governments’ 2018 Henry Toll Fellowship.
5 PM: Three More Homes Destroyed
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Photos & Videos of East Rift Zone, July 9 & 10
The County of Hawai‘i released these pictures and videos taken from an overflight by the Hawai‘i County Fire Department of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 9.
$70K Gifted for Mobile Showers for Puna Evacuees
Project Vision Hawai‘i and Pu‘uhonua o Puna were recipients of checks totaling $70,000 that will be used to purchase two mobile shower trailers provided by HiEHiE.
RIMPAC Drill Will Use Hospitals Across Hawai‘i
On Thursday and Friday, July 12 and 13, 2018, more than 300 volunteers portraying patients from a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami will be triaged.
New Traffic Signal to Be Activated July 17
A new traffic signal will be activated at the intersection of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and the entrance to the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
Sen. Hirono Named to NDAA Conference Committee
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono was named to the Senate-House Conference Committee for the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Gov. Ige Vetoes Eight Bills
On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, Gov. David Ige has notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers that he will veto eight out of 11 bills on his Intent to Veto list.
