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Big Island Red Cross Volunteer Deploys to California Wildfires
Deadly wildfires are burning out of control in both northern and southern California, threatening entire communities and forcing over 300,000 people to evacuate.
Senators Call for Investigation of Voter Suppression in Georgia
U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have called on the Department of Justice to investigate numerous reports of possible voter suppression in the gubernatorial election in Georgia.
Gov. Ige Taking Time Off
Gov. David Ige is traveling out of state to spend time with his family following the general election.
Veterans Day Tributes End at Pearl Harbor
Veterans Day observances across America came to a close with a sunset ceremony onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
The price of gasoline Honolulu has risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week.
Rep. Gabbard Joins West Hawai‘i Community For Veterans Day
At a Veterans Day service held at the West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joined Hawaiʻi Island veterans, family members and friends.
Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 7 p.m.
Volcano House Celebrates Reopening
After months of waiting, Volcano House celebrated its historic reopening with a traditional Hawaiian blessing by Kumu Hula Moses Kaho‘ohele Crabbe.
VIDEO: Road to Pohoiki Nearly Complete
The County of Hawai‘i is currently paving a route through the lava that covered the Lower East Rift Zone so that Pohoiki will be accessible by cars.
Mid-Pac Fleet to Ring Bells in Honor of Centennial
On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at 11 a.m., all the ships pier side at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will ring their ship bells as part of a nation-wide initiative to commemorate Veterans Day.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 10–16
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 closure.
Hawai‘i County Makes Recycling Program Changes
The County of Hawai‘i will no longer accept #5 plastics, plastic grocery bags, nor any clam shell-type plastic in the mixed recyclable bins.
Hawaiian Airlines Issues Travel Waiver Due to California Wildfires
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees to assist guests holding tickets for travel to, from and via LAX and Long Beach Airport (LGB).
Water Bottle Filling Stations to Be Installed at State Parks
Water bottle filling stations will be installed in 15 state parks statewide over the next three years.
Hawai‘i DOT: Airport Parking Limited During Vet/Mars Weekend
Parking will be limited at Hawai‘i’s five main airports during the Veterans Day weekend and at HNL on O‘ahu due to the Bruno Mars concerts.
Hawai‘i DOH Confirms 2 More Big Island Rat Lungworm Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed two cases of rat lungworm disease in individuals from Hawai‘i Island.
HPD Seeking Owner of Recovered Equipment
Hawai‘i Island police have recovered stolen items and are looking for the owners.
Hawai‘i Among Top 10 Thanksgiving Destinations
AAA Hawaiʻi reports that 54 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving, and Honolulu is among their 10 top destinations.
Hilo Protestors Call on Congress to Respond
About 50 Big Islanders lined the sidewalk in protest of President Donald Trump’s decision to name Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general.
Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 9:30 p.m.
