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Study: Hawai‘i Residents Sleep Poorly But Live Longer
The study assessed life expectancy, sleep health and obesity rates nationwide.
Senators Urge Trump to Fill S. Korea Diplomatic Vacancies
Senate Democrats in calling on President Donald Trump to vacancies for key diplomatic positions in South Korea.
Drought Report: 90.65% of State Abnormally Dry or Drier
Hawai‘i island was the only island to have extreme drought present.
Sen. Hirono Seeks Additional Protection for Hawai‘i in Light of Growing Threats
Sen. Mazie Hirono added provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act that direct the DOD to evaluate additional steps to protect Hawai‘i…
Three Fisherman Rescued Off Kealakekua Coast
Three fishermen in their 60s clinging to a partially sunken 22-foot vessel six miles off Kealakekua Bay used cell phones to contact the Coast Guard and fire department.
Free Child Safety Car Seat Checks in Hilo and Kona
Inspections are part of National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Pahoa Libraries Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The Pahoa Public and School Libraries are celebrating their 50th anniversary
Good Samaritans Douse Blaze at Blanes
Hawai‘i Island firefighters responded to a report of smoke emanating from Blanes Drive Inn in Hilo on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, 3:34 a.m.
Hawaiʻi No. 2 in US for Least Uninsured Residents
Analysis shows that only 3.53 percent of Hawaiʻi’s population is uninsured.
UH Hilo Ranks Among Best Colleges
U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings listed UH Hilo among the country’s top colleges.
Hirono, Murray Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Child Care
Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Patty Murray introduced legislation to expand access to affordable childcare for Hawai‘i families.
Hirono Supports Access and Preservation of Native Hawaiian Culture
Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that Hawai‘i organizations will receive more than $500,000 to enhance access to native Hawaiian language and cultural resources.
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Receives 2017 Healthy School Award
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy was one of three schools selected nationally to receive a 2017 Healthy School Award from The Healthy Facilities Institute
HPD Arrests 36 Motorists for DUI Violations: Sept. 4–Sept. 10
During the week Sept. 4 to Sept, 10, 2017, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 36 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
No Tsunami Threat From 4.2-M Quake NE of O‘ahu
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.2 earthquake located off the northeast coast of O‘ahu on Sept. 15 at 8:40 p.m.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
The Small Craft Advisory issued through 6 a.m. today has been cancelled.
Hawaiian Air to Waive Change Fees Due to Typhoon Talim
Hawaiian Airlines will waive change fees for customers traveling between Honolulu and Japan due to Typhoon Talim
North Kona Water Restriction Continues: Irrigation Still Prohibited
The North Kona Water Restriction remains in effect as the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply continues its efforts to repair the area’s deepwells.
Senators Introduce Protection Act After Equifax Hack
The Freedom from Equifax Exploitation (FREE) Act would return control over credit and personal information to consumers.
