News
Overflight Video: ‘Another Home Lost’
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
Rep. Gabbard Visits East Hawai‘i
On Saturday, June 30, 2018, on Hawaiʻi Island, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard attended a Hilo Pride event at the Hilo Moʻoheau Bandstand.
Sen. Hirono Calls for End to Family Separation & Detention
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined hundreds of activists at the Hawai‘i State Capitol, to protest the Trump administration’s family separation and detention policies.
Overflight Video: ‘Pele Destroys Kapoho Homes’
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, June 29, 2018.
Convoys Scheduled From Kawaihae to Pōhakuloa, July 1
The U.S. Army announces that military convoys are scheduled from Kawaihae to Pōhakuloa, Sunday, July 1, 2018.
Hawai‘i Ranks Third Among Best States for LGBTQ+ Families
A new study shows the Aloha State has equality and adoption laws favorable to LGBTQ+ families.
3 PM: Gas Explosion at Halema‘uma‘u Crater
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County Council Votes to Increase General Excise Tax
The Hawai‘i County Council voted to increase the General Excise Tax by 0.25% by a 7-2 vote on Friday, June 29, 2018.
TMT Wins Pualu Community Education Award
On Friday, June 29, 2018, the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) was awarded the 2018 Pualu Community Education Award.
DBEDT Releases Population and Economic Projections to 2045
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released a report, “Population and Economic Projections for the State of Hawai‘i to 2045.”
Reps Urges DOA to Provide Maximum for Volcano-Impacted Farmers
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide the maximum assistance possible to Hawai‘i farmers.
15 People Charged and 13 Firearms Seized
The U.S. Department of Justice announces that In the past three months, 15 people from Hawai‘i were charged with drug or violent crimes.
Monthly Civil Defense Siren Test, July 2
The state’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday.
Man Cited for Using Drone in Disaster Area
DLNR reports that on Thursday, June 28, 2018, 43-year-old Roman V. Andryushkin, of Russia was contacted while in a closed disaster area.
5 PM: Two More Structures Destroyed
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to be very active and is feeding a lava channel to the ocean at Kapoho.
HPD Searching for Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a Hilo woman who has been reported missing.
Pāhoa Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reported that three engine companies responded to a structure fire in Pāhoa.
Senate Passes Hirono Provision to Help Volcano-Impacted Farmers
Sen. Mazie Hirono successfully included a provision in the 2018 Senate Farm Bill that would allow volcano-impacted farmers to retroactively apply for coverage.
Reps Vote to Strengthen Hawai‘i Missile Defense
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa voted to pass the FY 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations bill.
