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Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Big Island
A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Big Island through late tonight, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.
40 Ton Rope Mass Deposited at ‘Plastic Beach’
The Kamilo Point mass is demonstrative of the unprecedented arrival of large collections of marine debris to Hawai‘i this year.
First Rat Lungworm Case on Hawai‘i Island in 2018 Confirmed
The first case of rat lungworm disease in the state this year has been confirmed in an adult resident of West Hawai‘i on the Big Island.
67-Year-Old Seabird Hatches Chick at Midway Atoll
At 67, Wisdom, the world’s oldest known breeding bird in the wild, became a mother once again.
High Wind Advisory in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.
Theft of State Highway Backhoe
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking the public for any information related to the theft of a State Highway owned backhoe.
Officer of the Month: Officer Tristin Allen
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Officer Tristin Allen, has been selected as the Aloha Exchange Club’s January Officer of the Month.
Pāhoa Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) responded to an unoccupied single-story structure fire in Pāhoa on U‘ilani Drive on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.
Puna Man Arrested for 2 Domestic Violence Incidents
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 38-year-old Big Island man in connection with two separate domestic violence-related incidents.
UDPATE: Missing Camper Found in Good Condition
Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing camper on the Puna coastline or Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Legislation to Address Hawai‘i, Nationwide Nursing Shortage
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) announced her support for bipartisan legislation to address the severe shortage of nurses in Hawai’i and across the country.
Suspect Arrested in Connection With HPD Officer Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the Pāhoa man who was arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Puna.
Hawai‘i AG Opposes ACICS Accreditation
Acting Hawai‘i AGl Russell Suzuki joined a coalition of states in opposing an application by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Rain Didn’t Impede 2018 Pana‘ewa Stampede Rodeo
Big Island residents and visitors turned out over President’s Day weekend for the 26th Annual Hawai‘i Horse Owners Pana‘ewa Stampede Rodeo from Feb. 17 to 19, 2018, at the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center in Hilo. Over the three-day weekend, an estimated 6,000 spectators turned out to watch 187 cowboys and cowgirls from ages 3 to 72 […]
Officer Shot at Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an attempted murder after a police officer was shot in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in Lower Puna.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 10:15 a.m.
Gov. Ige Travels to D.C. for National Governors’ Meeting
Gov. David Ige is in Washington, D.C. attending the National Governors Association’s Winter Meeting.
Senate Honors Hawaiian Language Leaders
Hawai‘i State Senate honored five Hawaiian language kumu for their leadership in reviving and teaching ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i in our schools statewide.
Gov. Ige Urges Congress to Protect Clean Energy Programs Funding
Under the leadership of Gov. Ige, the U.S. Climate Alliance is urging Congress to protect the U.S. DOE from funding cuts proposed by the Trump Administration.
Sen. Inouye to Host Town Hall Meeting
Sen. Lorraine Inouye (Dist. 4) will hold a talk-story Town Hall Meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Waimea.
