News
Parker School’s Robotic Team Competes at State Championship
Parker School’s robotics team recently competed at the Hawai‘i FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championship on O‘ahu on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Has Least Aggressive Holiday Drivers
According to a recent study, Hawai‘i drivers maintain the aloha spirit during the holidays, while the rest of the country exhibits aggressive driving behaviors.
STUDY: Why ‘Alalā Eggs Fail to Hatch
Conservation geneticist Jolene Sutton at UH Hilo received a grant that will help discover why eggs have failed to hatch for two iconic endangered bird species.
UPDATE: Tsunami Threat Has Passed
Hawai‘i may receive some tidal action due to the 7.6-M Earthquake in the Loyalty Islands.
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.
