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Pueo’s Osteria Named Among Best Restaurants in America
The award-winning Italian restaurant in Waikoloa ranked no. 18 in the country.
Pueo’s Osteria Named Among Best Restaurants in America
The award-winning Italian restaurant in Waikoloa ranked no. 18 in the country.
Child Safety Seat Event, June 9
Child safety seats can dramatically improve a child’s chances of surviving a car crash.
Gov. Ige Signs Bill to Boost Production of Affordable Rental Housing
Gov. David Ige signed a comprehensive housing measure aimed at increasing the production of affordable rental units across the state.
USGS Rescues Residents Isolated by Lava Flows
Two helicopter rescues were conducted for residents who had become isolated by the Lower East Rift Zone Fissure 8 lava flows on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
HVNP Mitigates Risk to Park Ecosystem as Emergency Evacuation Route is Completed
HAWAI‘I ISLAND: There is concern about the protection of the endangered nēnē goose and the introduction of invasive species to the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park eco-system, particularly the little fire ant, coqui frogs and Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will mitigate the risk of invasive species inside the park in the event that Highway 130 becomes impassable and Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road is used as an emergency evacuation route.
Norwegian Cruise Line to Resume Big Island Port of Calls
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) today praised the decision of Norwegian Cruise Line to begin resuming port calls in Hilo and Kona.
New Map Released Shows Active Ocean Entries
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 12:00 p.m. (noon), Friday, June 8, 2018.
HPD Seeks Identity of Woman Using Fake $50 in Ka‘ū
Hawai‘i Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a Ka‘ū forgery suspect.
10 TIPS: How to Protect Yourself From Volcanic Ash
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory shares tips on how can you protect yourself from volcanic ash produced by Halema‘uma‘u explosions.
11 PM: Strong Thermal Upwelling
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Sen. Kahele to Serve as New Senate Majority Floor Leader
After Sen. Will Espero’s retirement from the Senate effective June 1, 2018, Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele who previously served as the Senate Majority Whip, will now serve as the new Senate Majority Leader.
Overflight Video: Phenomenal Fissure & Flow
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
Gov. Ige Releases $12 Million for Disaster Response
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim signed a Letter of Agreement releasing $12 million to support the county’s response to the active volcanic eruption.
OHA Announces Disaster Relief Packages
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announces a relief package of emergency loans and $500,000 in aid for Native Hawaiians impacted by the natural disasters on Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island.
HPD Reports Theft of Their Own Bikes
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a burglary of the police substation at the Moʻoheau Bus Terminal in Downtown Hilo.
Watch for Fraud with New Medicare Cards
Officials alert the public to be on the watch for fraud relating to the issuance of new Medicare cards.
HPD Searching for Missing Puna Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man who was reported missing.
Hurricane Season Reminders
Hurricane season is here and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is reminding residents to prepare an “emergency kit”.
Seven More Cited for Loitering in Closed Lava Zone
Seven people were cited under Hawai‘i County Code for loitering in a closed area.
