News
Big Island Under High Surf Advisory
The High Surf Warning has been downgraded to a High Surf Advisory for the north-facing shores of Kohala, Hāmākua and Hilo through today.
Census Bureau Releases 5-Year Data for Hawai‘i
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2012-16 American Community Survey five-year estimates on Dec. 7, 2017.
Bill to Create a Pacific War Memorial Passes House
A bill establishing a memorial for U.S. soldiers who lost their lives in the Pacific during World War II, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by unanimous consent.
Bicyclist in Critical Condition After Accident on Mana Road
Prior to arrival of HFD personnel, fire dispatch reported victim had gone unconscious and CPR was initiated by bystanders, which included a HFD off-duty personnel.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 6.6M Palau Quake
Based on all available data a destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Legislators Seek to Allow Research of Medical Marijuana as Alternative to Opioids
Rep. Gabbard and a bipartisan coalition of 20 members of Congress called on the DHHS to consider medical marijuana as a pain management alternative to opioids.
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Honor World War II Veterans
Sen. Mazie Hirono introduced legislation that would establish a memorial at Pearl Harbor to honor the service of World War II veterans who served in the Pacific Theater.
Hawai‘i: U.S. Should Not Rescind ACA Contraception Coverage
Hawai‘i has joined a letter pressing the acting secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services not to roll back the ACA’s contraception coverage mandate.
Hawai‘i County Fire Department Warns of Telephone Scam
A recent telephone scam involves solicitations for donations for the Hawai‘i County Fire Department.
Rep. Gabbard Honors 76th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attacks
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) today spoke on the House floor in remembrance of the 76th Anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
School Bus Involved in Crash on Highway 11
Early yesterday morning, the Hawaiʻi Police Department received a report of a traffic accident involving a school bus and a state vehicle on Highway 11 in Mountain View.
Puna District Crime Report: Nov. 16–30, 2017
Puna Community Police responded to five burglaries, two robberies, five vehicle thefts and four vehicle break-ins between Nov. 16 to 30.
Bicycle-Vehicle Fatality Results in Arrest
The driver of the Nissan sedan was arrested on suspicion of Negligent Homicide while the Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit continues this investigation.
High Surf Warning Continues for Big Island
The National Weather Service reports the High Surf Warning remains in effect for north-facing shores of Kohala, Hāmākua and Hilo through today, Dec. 7, 2017.
HPD Charges Puna Man in Burglary and Hilo Auto Theft
Hawaiʻi Island Police Department have charged a Puna man in connection with a Puna burglary and a Hilo auto theft incident.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Arguments on Merits of Travel Ban 3.0
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle heard arguments today before a three-judge panel on the merits of the third version of the President’s Executive Order.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
The U.S. flag and state flag will be flown at half-staff at the Capitol, all state offices and agencies and at the Hawai‘i National Guard on Dec. 7 until sunset.
HPD Searching for 16-Year-Old Captain Cook Boy
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old Captain Cook boy who was reported missing.
NOAA: 2017 Hurricane Season ‘Below Average’
The 2017 hurricane season featured two tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility—less than half the seasonal average of four to five.
Body Found Along Puna Shoreline
At 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, patrol officers responded to the Kalapana Gardens area after a hiker discovered a body in a remote location along the coastline.
