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Flash Flood Watch Issued for Big Island Through Saturday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island through Saturday afternoon.
Rep. Gabbard Receives ‘Ocean of Possibilities Award’
Rep. Gabbard’s efforts to help wounded warriors and others with disabilities access the transformative and healing qualities of the ocean, have earned her an award.
Flood Advisory for Big Island Until 12:30 A.M.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 12:30 a.m.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 19–21
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 closures.
HPD Arrests Wanted Woman
The Hawaiʻi Police Department and Area II Special Enforcement Unit have located 28-year-old Hokuokekai Alohilani Santiago.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 4:30 p.m.
Big Island Voted World’s Top Winter Vacation Spot
The Island of Hawai‘i was recognized as the No. 1 destination in the world for “Best Winter Vacations” in 2018.
COLA Increases for Veterans’ Compensation Signed Into Law
The President signed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018, legislation co-authored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono.
HSTA Issues Statement on Proposed Con Am
The President of the HSTA Corey Rosenlee released the following statement on the proposed Constitutional Amendment (Con Am).
Hawai‘i Gas Prices Increase Again
Drivers in Hawai‘i are paying more at the pump as Hawai‘i gas prices increased for the fifth consecutive week in some areas of the islands.
Schools Seek Local Farmers to Supply Fresh Produce for Meals
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking more local vendors and farmers to supply fresh produce for student meals on their island.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School Closed
The Department of Education reports school is closed Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, for the Waikeawaena Elementary School until further notice.
Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 9:45 p.m.
‘Hikianalia’ Arrives in Redondo Beach
Hikianalia and her crew arrived into port at 4 p.m. at King Harbor in Redondo Beach, California, on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.
Meth Traffickers Shipped Drugs to Hawai‘i Disguised as Aztec Objects
Federal authorities arrested eight defendants named in a grand jury indictment that alleges a scheme to send methamphetamine to Hawai‘i.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Named HPU Distinguished Alumni
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was honored as the university’s 2018 Paul T. C. Loo Distinguished Alumni.
Center on Disability Studies Receives $6.9 Million
The Center on Disability Studies (CDS) in the College of Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been awarded nearly $7 million by the U.S. Department of Education.
STUDY: Hawai‘i’s Low-Income Taxpayers Carry 2nd Highest Tax Rate
A new study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) finds that the lowest-income Hawaiʻi residents pay 68% more in taxes.
HVO UPDATE: Hazards are Still Present
The U.S. Geological Survey released the following weekly update on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2018.
VIDEO: Medevac of Cruise Ship Passenger Near Hawai‘i
The Navy and Coast Guard conducted a medevac of an 83-year-old male Canadian passenger from a 951-foot cruise ship roughly 150 miles north of Kaneohe Bay.
