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‘Hōkūleʻa’ Makes Historic First Sail into Pearl Harbor
For the first time in Hōkūleʻa’s 42-year history, the legendary canoe sailed into the waters of Pearl Harbor this morning.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Leading Cause of Blindness in Seniors
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects more than 2 million Americans and is the leading cause of severe vision loss for those 50 years and older.
HPD Charges Recently Released Mans with More Offenses
The Hawai‘i Island Police has charged charged a Mt. View man for several offenses following his recent release from jail on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018.
February HVNP Flight Operations Schedule
The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Campaign to Reduce Risky Driving Behaviors
Three Hawai‘i Island schools will participate in the annual “Stop If You Love Me” campaign.
HPD: Attempted Murder Investigation in Puna
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a weapons incident including a gunshot fired at a police officer on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
Study: Mind-Body Therapy Effective for Military Veterans with PTSD
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa states that post-9/11 military veterans who receive mind-body therapy have significant improvements in symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
State Ethics Commission Application Deadline Extended
The Judicial Council has extended the deadline to apply for two vacancies on the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission. The new application deadline is March 7.
Deleon & Rego Arrested in Ocean View
Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested Sloan K. Deleon and JennyLee L. Rego on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Ocean View.
CHRONIC Care Act Part of Budget Deal
CHRONIC Care Act, which Includes Schatz-Wicker Telehealth Legislation, is set to become law.
Town Hall Meeting on Little Fire Ant Control
The public is invited to attend a town hall panel discussion on Little Fire Ant control methods with experts in the field on Feb. 13.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Budget Deal
U.S. Sen.Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass a two-year budget deal.
Rep. Hanabusa Votes for Two-Year Budget Compromise
The two-year compromise to fund the government passed the House by a vote of 240–186.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Budget Deal
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement after voting against the budget deal and continuing resolution.
Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Comments on Government Shutdown
Lt. Gov. Doug Chin calls for solutions, not shutdowns.
HDOT Announces Restriction to Improve Hwy 130 Traffic Flow
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces a “no outlet” restriction from 29th Avenue onto Kea‘au Pāhoa Road Monday through Friday.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a 58-year-old man wanted for an outstanding bench warrant for violating the conditions of his release.
House Committees Vote to Ban Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
The House committees on Agriculture and Energy & Environmental Protection passed a complete ban on chlorpyrifos during a hearing at the State Capitol today.
Kona Community Emergency Response Team Training
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency has scheduled an in-depth, four-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Course in Kona.
