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UH Hilo Student Pharmacists, Peers Raise Money for Volcano Victims
The professional pharmacy fraternity at Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy reached out to peers via social media to help raise funds for those affected by Kīlauea.
Hawai‘i to Begin Implementation of New Med Cannabis Amendments
The Hawai‘i DOH will begin implementing new amendments to the state’s medical cannabis law to improve access to medical cannabis for qualifying patients.
Kīlauea Eruption: Update on Roadwork & Evacuation Routes
This article is a Kilauea Volcano eruption roadwork update for July 11 from a question-and-answer session with the HDOT and HDPW.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Puna Residents Advised to Stay Alert
There is no immediate threat at this time, but everyone in the areas of active flows are reminded to be on alert, prepared for changes and plan for evacuation.
One Dead, One Injured in 2-Vehicle Saddle Road Collision
An adult male died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, July 11, on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) in the North Hilo District.
District 3 Rep. Onishi Selected for CSG 2018 Toll Fellows Class
Rep. Richard Onishi is among 48 state leaders from across the country selected to participate in The Council of State Governments’ 2018 Henry Toll Fellowship.
5 PM: Three More Homes Destroyed
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Photos & Videos of East Rift Zone, July 9 & 10
The County of Hawai‘i released these pictures and videos taken from an overflight by the Hawai‘i County Fire Department of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 9.
$70K Gifted for Mobile Showers for Puna Evacuees
Project Vision Hawai‘i and Pu‘uhonua o Puna were recipients of checks totaling $70,000 that will be used to purchase two mobile shower trailers provided by HiEHiE.
RIMPAC Drill Will Use Hospitals Across Hawai‘i
On Thursday and Friday, July 12 and 13, 2018, more than 300 volunteers portraying patients from a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami will be triaged.
New Traffic Signal to Be Activated July 17
A new traffic signal will be activated at the intersection of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and the entrance to the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
Sen. Hirono Named to NDAA Conference Committee
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono was named to the Senate-House Conference Committee for the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Gov. Ige Vetoes Eight Bills
On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, Gov. David Ige has notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers that he will veto eight out of 11 bills on his Intent to Veto list.
Reps Release Statement on Trump Meetings
Democrats from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees to release the following statement on President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Military Convoys Scheduled
Motorists are asked to be alert and drive with care as military units are scheduled to convoy between Kawaihae Docks and the Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA).
Indictment: Hawai‘i County Fire Battalion Chief Accused of Conspiring With Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Kealoha
Jesse Michael Ebersole is outed as the alleged boyfriend of former Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha and accused of conspiring with Kealoha.
UH Researchers Predict Rat Lungworm Distribution
Rat lungworm is widespread in the Hawaiian Islands, and its distribution may expand, especially toward higher elevations as the climate changes and warms.
Suspect Wanted for Motorcycle Robbery at Gunpoint
Hawai‘i Island police have released a composite sketch of a suspect who is wanted in connection with a robbery incident in Volcano.
VIDEO: Kīlauea Eruption Destroys Endangered Plants in Lower Puna
Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone eruption has destroyed important populations of two of Hawaiʻi’s endangered plants.
Senate Confirms Bennett to US Court of Appeals
Sen. Brian Schatz commented on the Senate confirmation of former Hawai‘i Attorney General Mark Bennett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
