News
Summit High Wind Warning, Coastal Wind Advisory
A High Wind Warming is in effect for Hawai‘i Island summits until 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Bill Introduced to Crack Down on Hawai‘i Building, Zoning Violations
Bill would make lying to inspectors about illegal vacation rentals and monster homes a crime.
Nature Conservancy Transfers 222 Acres to HVNP
A 222-acre property at the southern end of Hawaiʻi Island has been transferred from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Kaloko-Honokōhau Road and Parking Area Closure
The National Park Service is announcing a road and parking area closure at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park.
Installation of Henry Street Left Turn Pocket
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Highways Division will be installing a left turn pocket on Henry Street at the intersection of Palani Road.
Senators Demand Answers About Equifax Investigation
Sen. Schatz led a group of 31 Senators in demanding answers on reports that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has halted its investigation into Equifax.
‘Iolani Wins Hawai‘i LifeSmarts State Competition
The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announces that the team from ‘Iolani School won the 14th annual Hawai‘i LifeSmarts state competition.
Lawmaker Introduces Bills on Voter Registration, Rental Tax Credits
Hawai‘i State Rep. Daniel Holt (Kalihi, Pālama, Iwilei, Chinatown) has introduced 10 bills for the 2018 Legislative Session.
Gov. Ige Appoints Hoshijo to Labor Department Director
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige has appointed Leonard Hoshijo to head the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
Trump Admin Urged to Restore Medicaid Eligibility for FAS Citizens
Sen. Hirono pressed the Trump Administration to support the restoration of Medicaid eligibility for citizens of the Freely Associated States who reside in the U.S.
Kona District Man Wanted on Warrants Totaling $200,000
The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kuoio Kukua, a 26-year-old who resides in the Kona District.
Legislation to Improve the Emergency Alert System
ALERT Act Would Give Federal Government Sole Responsibility of Notifying the Public of a Missile Threat.
Legislators Introduce Act to Increase Tourism
The Explore America Act will expand cultural heritage tourism, and bring new jobs and revenue to rural areas across the country.
DOE Monitoring and Adjusting Classroom Temperatures
(HIDOE) has partnered with the (HNEI), to monitor and adjust classroom temperatures.
USS Hopper to Return From 4-Month Deployment
A guided-missile destroyer will return to its homeport Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Friday, Feb. 9, after a successful four-month deployment.
HPD Continues Search for Work Furlough Escapee
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 33-year-old man wanted for escape.
Man Who Died in South Kona Crash Identified
A 54-year-old Roxane Cho, and a man now identified as 56-year-old Richard Chamberlain both died as a result of a one-vehicle traffic collision on Feb. 2.
Gov. Ige Appoints New Budget and Finance Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed Laurel Johnston to serve as the director of the Hawai‘i Department of Budget and Finance.
Bill Advances to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
The Hawai‘i Senate announces that today, measures intended to boost the state’s economy by increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years.
