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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.
HPD Arrests 9 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Oct. 8, through Oct. 14, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested nine motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Caregivers Honored at 3rd Annual Kupuna Malama Awards
‘Ohana Health Plan (‘Ohana), honored 26 adult caregivers for outstanding dedication and member service at the company’s 3rd annual Kūpuna Malama Awards.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i November ‘Drives’
Blood donors are needed on the Island of Hawai‘i this November.
HPD Charges Man in Connection With Hilo Stabbing
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a 21-year-old Hilo man in connection with a stabbing that occurred at a home on Leilani Street in Hilo.
Hanabusa Urges President to Attend Asia Summits
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa and nine of her colleagues sent a letter to the White House.
Drought Monitor: Mostly Normal Conditions, Drought Eliminated
On Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed mostly normal conditions for the entire state.
HPD Searching for Woman Wanted on Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Police Department and Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Hokuokekai Alohilani Santiago.
HPD Seeking Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is seeking a man wanted on outstanding warrants.
NCHV Awards Hirono
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono was chosen by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) to receive its 2018 Meritorious Service Award.
Hawai‘i Mumps Outbreak Declared Over
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has stated declared the the statewide mumps outbreak is now over.
Healthcare Organizations Need to Prepare for ‘Our Care, Our Choice Act’
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is telling healthcare organizations statewide to prepare for the Jan. 1, 2019, effective date of the “Our Care, Our Choice Act.”
HPD Searching for 16-Year-Old Girl
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Carmen Nozaki who is missing.
