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Utility Pole Crushes Waikoloa Worker
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal industrial accident on Highway 19 in Paʻauilo after a utility pole fell on a man.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A man died in a single motorcycle traffic crash Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in North Kona near the 28-mile marker of Māmalahoa Highway (Route 190).
Hōkūleʻa Successfully Departs Kawaihae
Hōkūleʻa successfully departed Kawaihae for repairs on O‘ahu on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 5 p.m.
Hawai‘i Senate Moves on Landmark Measures
The Hawai‘i State Senate passed several bills during final reading on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, that position the Legislature to be a national leader in environment and health.
Major Bills Passed During Legislative Session
The House fulfilled that mandate and approved bills covering a wide range of issues including disaster relief, domestic violence, family leave, and the environment.
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018, provided by Ballard Family Mortuaries Hawai‘i.
Telephone Scam Targeting Chinese-American Community
The State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection announces that it is warning consumers of a new telephone scam.
HPD Searching for 16-Year-Old Kona Boy
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old Kona boy who was reported missing.
Hawai‘i Siren & Emergency Test, May 1
Hawai‘i’s monthly test of the Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the broadcast Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for May 1 at 11:45 a.m.
Air Quality Awareness Week
Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch (CAB) reminds the public that air quality affects everyone’s health.
State Capitol Presentation on Rat Lungworm Disease
A Presentation on rat lungworm disease will be held by Dr. Richard Malik will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Hawai‘i State Capitol.
HPD Arrests 24 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday, April 23, through Sunday, April 29, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hōkūleʻa Damaged, Returning to O‘ahu
“Hōkūleʻa” will return to Oʻahu from Hawaiʻi Island earlier than scheduled due to damage to the canoe’s hulls.
Jury Selection Completed for 2016 Waipi‘o Valley Murder Case
Jury selection for the 2016 Thaine Price murder case was completed on Monday, April 30, 2018.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures Through May 4
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled through Friday, May 4, 2018.
UH Doctor Working to Lower Hawai‘i’s High Rate of Maternal Deaths
A medical school faculty member is working with the state Department of Health and local lawmakers to reduce the number of women dying in Hawaiʻi.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hōkūleʻa Sails to Kawaihae
While in Kawaihae, the Hōkūleʻa crew will hold a series of interactive engagements, including a panel of 1976 crew members from Hōkūleʻa’s first voyage to Tahiti.
HPD Officer Arrested for Assault
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred at the Salvation Army Interim Home in Hilo.
Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Arrives in Hawai‘i
The Pacific Fleet announces that the Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group arrives in Hawai‘i.
