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Gabbard Urges Federal Marijuana Decriminalization
If passed, the bill would take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list—treating it the same as substances like alcohol and tobacco.
UPDATE: Early Morning Crash Leaves 3 Dead; 1 Man Identified by Police
Hawaiʻi News Now has reported that three people were killed in a car accident near the Kona International Airport this morning,
HPD Arrests 30 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 8, 2017, through May 14, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 30 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
30 Outages Caused by Metallic Balloons in 2016
Last year two metallic balloons caused an outage on Hawaiʻi Island affecting 963 customers
Sen. Hirono to Undergo Treatment for Kidney Cancer
“I face this fight with the same determination I’ve fought for the people of Hawai‘i. And I never quit, especially when things get tough,” Sen. Hirono said on Tuesday.
Update: Victim Identified in Hilo Bay Drowning
Fire officials launched a rescue boat to recover the disrobed body that was located approximately a quarter of a mile off of the Wainaku shoreline.
Man in Serious Condition Following Mt. View Assault
Officers responded to the 18-4000 block of Heno Street in Mt. View at 10:29 a.m. after a report of an unconscious man with head injuries was lying in the middle of the roadway.
UPDATE: Honomū Woman FOUND
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating Caroline L. Nabarro, a 45-year-old Honomū woman who was last seen at her residence on May 13, around 2 a.m
Flood Advisory Issued for Entire Island
Locations in the advisory include the ENTIRE Big Island of Hawaii.
ʻŌhiʻa Death Continues Across Hawai‘i Island
The area of mortality thought to be caused by ROD has increased 50% on Hawai‘i island compared to DLNR’s previous survey in 2016.
Giveaway Announced: Two Round Trip Tickets from Kona to Haneda
Readers can go online and enter their e-mail for a chance to win two roundtrip tickets to Tokyo from Kona on Hawaiian Airlines
Video of Turtle Being Harassed on Big Island Shoreline
The video shows people tugging on the turtle’s tail while trying to take a picture with it at Carlsmith Beach Park
Flood Advisory Issued for Ka’u through Kohala
At 3:12 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain heavy rain over the Kona slopes of the Big Island of Hawaii.
UPDATE: Man Identified from Maka’iwa Bay Drowning
A man was pulled to shore Monday morning after he was found floating in waters at Maka’iwa Bay in South Kohala
9th Circuit Court Hears Arguments in Hawai‘i v. Trump
A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments today in Hawaiʻi v. Trump.
Flood Advisory Issued for Portions of Big Island
At 12:41 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain falling over the windward side of the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Rain was falling at a rate of about 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Nine Hawai`i Island Students Awarded Takitani Foundation Scholarships
Two local students have received $5K scholarships, and seven have been awarded $2K scholarships.
Road Resurfacing Work on Ka’iminani DELAYED until June
Motorists are advised to expect delays and to drive with caution as heavy vehicles will be in the work zone.
17 Arrested During DOCARE Sweep of Nāpali Coast
Officials said they believe that three of the 17 were illegally residing in Kalalau Valley for long periods of time.
Hawaiʻi Officers Honored for National Police Week
Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation held its second annual dedication and memorial service to honor and remember Hawaiʻi’s sixty-five officers who died in the line of duty,
