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No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 8.1 Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii.
UPDATE: Fed Appeals Court: Close Relatives & Refugees May Enter U.S.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Hawaii district court order in the travel ban case, Hawaii v. Trump, allowing entry of close family members and refugees into the U.S.
Global Entry Pilot Program Announced for Japanese Travelers
The pilot program will allow expedited screening for trusted travelers.
Mayor Issues Emergency Proclamation Regarding North Kona Water Emergency
The proclamation ensures that all administrative readiness is established by the county in the event that assistance will be needed from the state government.
IRS Offers Disaster Preparedness Tips for Taxpayers
The IRS is urging taxpayers to be prepared for hurricanes, floods and other disasters.
Hawai‘i Joins 16 States to Protect DREAMERs
Hawai‘i today joined a coalition of 16 states in filing suit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) grantees.
O‘ahu Marines to Conduct ‘Lethal Breeze’ Anti-Terrorism Exercise
Marine Corps Base Hawaii and local, state and federal agencies are scheduled to participate in an Anti-Terrorism Force Protection exercise on Sept. 12 and 13.
Suspect Charged With Additional Drug Offenses
A search conducted on a storage unit on Railroad Avenue in Hilo uncovered an additional pound of crystal meth with an estimated street value of over $68,000.
11 Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Mainland
As of Tuesday, Sept. 5, 11 Big Island Red Cross volunteers have deployed to respond to Harvey and Hurricane Irma.
Hawai‘i Island Police Warn About Fake $100 Bills
The phony money looks, feels and appears to be real, with the exception of pink Chinese writing characters on the front and back.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Comments on Rescission of DACA
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i released a statement In response to the Trump’s administration decision to rescind the DACA…
UPDATE: Gov. Ige Signs SB4 Rail Bill
Gov. David Ige: “I intend to work with the county mayors, county councils and the Legislature on a fair distribution of the TAT.”
Letter to My Parents Seeks Contest Submissions
The 4th annual Letter to My Parents contest is looking for contestants that have a story to share about growing up in Hawai‘i. The contest asks participants to share their story in a letter format.
DLNR to Conduct Feral Animal Eradication
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will conduct animal control activities for feral goats, feral sheep and mouflon within palila critical habitat on Hawaii Island.
Hawai‘i Island Rep Shares Why She Voted for Rail Bill
“The huge pressure to vote “no” has already cost the Big Island to lose statewide power…”
State Promotes Suicide Prevention in September
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch are hosting a series of events statewide to raise awareness.
UPDATE: Fuel Tanker Crash Victim Identified
A 21-year old Kamuela woman died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon Sept. 2, 2017, in Honomū.
New Seed Banking Initiative Addresses Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
The program seeks to preserve ʻōhiʻa and rare plant seeds with help from the public.
Group Wants Hawai‘i Island to ‘Hold the Foam’
The Hold the Foam Working Group supports Bill 13, which would reduce the use of polystyrene foam on Hawai‘i Island after July 1, 2019.
