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Military to Convoy from Pōhakuloa to Kawaihae Sept. 13–16
Soldiers are scheduled to convoy from Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) to Kawaihae Docks Sept. 13 to 16, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stop Flu at School Program Begins on Hawai‘i Island This Fall
Stop Flu at School will be offered to all elementary and intermediate public schools in Hawai‘i County later this year.
Rep. Gabbard Honors Victims of 9/11
Rep Tulsi Gabbard today visited the National September 11th Memorial and Museum to mark the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Hawai‘i Files Supreme Court Brief on Merits in Travel Ban Case
Today, Hawai‘i filed its brief on the merits before the U.S. Supreme Court in Hawai‘i v. Trump.
Coley Rowe Named Kona Officer of the Month
Rowe was recognized for September 2017 by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee.
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Funds School Mediation Program
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation provided $7,500 to support peer mediation in Hawai‘i Island elementary schools.
25th Anniversary of Iniki: How Hurricane Irma Compares
On the 25th anniversary of Hawaii’s costliest and damaging hurricane, Big Island Now compares Hurricane Iniki to Hurricane Irma.
Sen. Hirono and Gen. Dunford Discuss North Korea Threat
Sen. Hirono and General Dunford discussed his recent trip to China, Japan and South Korea.
Eight Injured in Kauhale‘olu Apartment Fire
Eight people were evacuated, treated and transported to Hilo Medical Center as a result of a fire on Sunday at the Kauhale‘olu Apartments in Pepe’ekeo.
Flags Fly Half-staff for Patriot Day on Sept. 11
The action honors the memory of those lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Hawai‘i Ranks High on ACT College Prep Test
A report released by the ACTshows that Hawai‘i’s students have continued to see steady growth in meeting college readiness benchmarks in reading and science.
Man Injured in Volcano Home Fire
A man sustained burns while trying to extinguish a residential fire at 11-3896 Nahelenani St. in Volcano on Hawai‘i Island on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.
HPD Arrests 20 Motorists for DUI Violations: Aug. 28–Sept. 3
During the week of Mon. through Sun., Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.
Better Business Bureau Offers Tips on Preventing Child Identity Theft
As children head back to school, Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau is reminding parents to make sure they are doing all they can do protect their children’s identity. Despite the focus on adult identity theft, children actually have a 51% higher identity theft rate than adults. On average, a case of child identity theft will result […]
Hawai‘i to Receive Additional $41 Million in Highway Funds
Additional federal funds will benefit Mamalahoa Highway Project.
BLNR Approves State Boating Rules Changes
The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved amendments to a wide-range of state boating rules
UPDATE: North Kona Water Restriction Continues, Emergency Proclamation Issued
An Emergency Proclamation was issued by Mayor Harry Kim, to ensure administrative readiness by the County in the event that immediate services are needed from other government agencies
How to Prepare if Irma, Harvey Hit Hawaiʻi
One of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record is set to make landfall in Florida on the eve of one of Hawaiʻi’s most damaging hurricanes.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Orders Halt of Commercial Aquarium Fishery
State must study environmental impacts before permitting unlimited extraction of reef fish
