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Sen. Hirono Expresses Disdain Regarding TrumpCare
Senate Democrats are going to do whatever they can to fight TrumpCare—universal healthcare is a right, not a privilege for those who can afford it.
DOH Confirms 15 More Mumps Cases: Total 119
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has confirmed 15 more cases of O‘ahu residents with the mumps.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: June 23–25
The State of Hawai’i DOT and the County of Hawai’i have announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday, June 23, to Sunday, June 25.
Kona-to-Haneda Round-Trip: We Have a WINNER!
Gerald Kosaki of Hilo received an early morning call from Jaz and Ka‘ea of KAPA Hawaiian FM on Friday, June 23, announcing that he is the winner…
HFD Douses Orchidland Brush Fire
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a brush fire in Paradise Park at 2:50 p.m.on Thursday, June 22, 2017.
High Tide Warning: King Tides Return
King Tides may cause dangerous flooding conditions along all shores of Hawai‘i Island today through the weekend before gradually subsiding next week.
Sen. Schatz Slams Unveiled Republican Healthcare Bill
“With this bill, Medicaid as we know it will be destroyed.”
HPD Warning: Phone Scammers Pose as DWS Bill Collectors
Hawaiʻi Island police warn the public about a telephone scam being conducted by persons claiming to be from the Department of Water Supply.
Speaker Series to Focus on the Pōhakuloa Training Area
The Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo and the Hawaii Community Collegeʻs Hoʻoulu Council will host presentations on the Pōhakuloa Training Area.
HPD Arrests 13 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of June 12 to 18, 2107, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ Classes
Free Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes aim to help family caregivers cope with the demands of tending to their loved ones with chronic medical conditions.
EPA Requires Hawai‘i County to Close Cesspools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with the County of Hawai‘i on June 22, 2017, to close seven large-capacity cesspools (LCCs) that serve the Pahala and Na‘alehu communities. The county will replace the cesspools with wastewater treatment systems approved by the Hawai‘i Department of Health. In a separate action, the EPA reached an […]
Researchers Using High-Tech Tools to Battle Rapid ‘Ōhiʻa Death
Roughly 75,000 acres of Hawai’i Island forests now show symptoms, and scientists are looking for ways to stop it from spreading.
UH Study Finds Deadly Heatwaves to Affect Majority of World Population
Tropical climates will feel the most severe effects of heatwaves caused by climate change, according to researchers.
Sparky Kawamoto Pool to Close for Repairs
The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium pool will close for emergency repairs beginning on Monday, June 26.
UPDATE: Missing Girl Kailua-Kona Found on Kaua‘i
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing.
Missing Girl, 15, Last Seen in South Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing.
Board Unanimously Approves ESSA Plan for Submission
The state BOE unanimously approved the submission of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA Plan) to the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, June 21, 2017.
Forest Service to Map Stewardship Projects in North Kona, South Kohala
STEW-MAP Hawai‘i encourages local groups and organizations to get involved.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat from 4.4 Big Island Quake
The 4.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred around 10:09 a.m. near South Point was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island or State of Hawai‘i.
