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HPD Arrests 13 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Oct. 15, through Oct.21, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Searching for Stolen Bonsai Tree
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen bonsai tree.
HPD Searching for Stolen Toyota Truck & Trailer
The Hawaii Island Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a stolen Toyota Tacoma truck and two-wheel trailer.
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarships Awarded
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program congratulates ten (10) recipients in the 2018-2019 cohort of scholars.
Law School Receives Bowls Made by Big Island Master Craftsman
A valuable gift of exquisite bowls by one of Hawai‘i’s outstanding wood-turners and master craftsman are now on display in the UH Law Library at the William S. Richardson School of Law.
UH Awarded $39M to Help Low-Income Students Statewide
$39 million in federal grants was awarded to the University of Hawai‘i to help increase the number of low-income students statewide who succeed in college.
HCFCU Back to School Drive Supports Thousands of Keiki
Thousands of students returning to school after their fall break are still enjoying their backpacks, notebooks, writing tools and more.
Rep. Gabbard Stands With Hotel Workers
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joined workers of Unite Here Local 5 at the picket line in Waikiki on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.
Backhoe Recovered, Suspect Sought
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the publics help in identifying suspect(s) in a stolen CASE backhoe with a hydraulic hammer.
HPD Encourages Public to Participate in Take-Back Initiative
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i from Vancouver Quakes
The USGS reported that two earthquakes happened in a 43 minute time period near Vancouver, Canada.
ʻŌhiʻa Love Festival Educates on Native Forests
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD), the fungal disease that’s impacted hundreds of thousands of acres of native ‘ōhi‘a forests in Hawai‘i.
Leilani St. Striping Work to Begin
Leilani Street stripe painting from Kanoelehua Avenue to Railroad Avenue will begin Monday, Oct. 22, between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i County Sees 3% Unemployment in September 2018
Unemployment remains low in Hawai‘i County, rising only 0.2% since July.
Study: Hawai‘i No. 2 in Nation for Least Political Engagement
Hawai‘i had the lowest percentage of voters who participated in the 2016 presidential election.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Hawaiʻi Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood watch for the Island of Hawaiʻi at 3:38 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, through tonight.
Hawai‘i Coast Guard Medevac Ill Hilo woman
The Hawaiʻi Coast Guard conducted a medical evacuation of an ill, 37-year-old Hilo woman to Honolulu early Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
Report: Hawai‘i is Happiest US State in 2018
A new report ranks Hawai‘i No. 1 in the nation for 2018’s Happiest State in America.
Supreme Court Tosses Constitutional Amendment Question
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, ended any thoughts of a proposed Hawai‘i constitutional amendment.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 20–26
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Saturday through Friday, Oct. 20 through 26, 2018.
