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Gov. Ige Statement on Missile False Alarm
Hawai‘i Gov. Ige released the following statement after meetings and debriefings with leaders at the Department of Defense and Hawai‘i Emergency Management.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority on Ballistic Missile False Alarm
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority President and CEO George D. Szigeti issued a statement on the false alert.
Hawai‘i Emergency Management Attributes False Alarm to Human Error
HI-EMA has confirmed that there was no ballistic missile and that there were no computer hacks; the cause of the false alarm was human error.
Hawai‘i Reacts to Ballistic Missile False Alarm
Comments continue to stream in in reaction to this morning’s ballistic missile false alarm.
NO INCOMING BALLISTIC MISSILE: FALSE ALARM
The alert sent out at 8:08 a.m. is an official false alarm, according to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense.
O‘ahu’s First Legacy Forest Project Announced
The first O‘ahu Legacy Forest was announced by the nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative.
High Surf Warning for N & W Shores of Big Island
Surf is forecast to build up to 16 feet on west shores and 30 feet on north shores Saturday night, then gradually subside after Monday.
Man Identified in Hawaiian Beaches Suicide
HPD reports that an autopsy was held Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, on the man who shot himself, ending the standoff with police in Hawaiian Beaches earlier this week.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. Kawakami
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies.
VIDEO: ‘Trump’s Comments Fly in Face of Aloha Spirit’
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard addressed President Donald Trump’s disparaging comments about immigrants from Africa and Haiti…
High Surf Advisory Issued for N-Facing Shores of Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for north-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island tomorrow through the holiday weekend.
UH Hilo’s CAFNRM Dean’s List, Fall 2017
The CAFNRM at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo recognizes the following students as Dean’s List recipients for the fall 2017 semester.
New Graduation Requirements for KSBE Students
Parents of students at KSBE students received an email from Vice President of Education Dr. Holoua Stender notifying them of new graduation requirements.
Hawai‘i to Receive $11M+ for Homeless Assistance
HUD has awarded more than $11 million in Continuum of Care grants to fund 35 homeless assistance programs across Hawai‘i.
‘USS Chafee’ to Return from Western Pacific Deployment
The U.S. Navy reports that the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) is scheduled to return to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant
HPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 22-year-old man identified as Chance Gorelangton-Kuanoni, last known to reside in Kamuela.
Kona District Suspect Arrested After Turning Herself In
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested Tiara Kolowena on Jan. 10, 2018, at 8:15 p.m., at the Kealakehe Police Station after she turned herself in.
Legislators Introduce Initiative to Mitigate Opioid Crisis
The new bill will provide $5 billion dollars over the next five years to expand research on opioid misuse and non-opioid alternatives.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Communications Surveillance
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted against legislation to reauthorize the warrantless collection of Americans’ calls, emails, texts and other communications.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Alert for January 2018
Military units will conduct various types of training at Pōhakuloa Training Area in January that may be heard or observed by surrounding communities.
