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BBB Releases List of Riskiest Scams
The Better Business Bureau has released a comprehensive new report revealing the riskiest scams to consumers in 2016. According to the BBB Scam Tracker Annual Risk Report, which provides in-depth analysis on data from more than 32,000 reported scams in 2016, the top five riskiest scams are are: Home improvement scams Fake checks and money orders Employment scams Online […]
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for All Islands
The Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all Hawaiian Islands through this afternoon.
No Tsunami Generated from 4.2 Moloka‘i Quake
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.2 earthquake north of Moloka‘i on Thursday, March 9, at 3:03 a.m. HST.
Bill Encourages Invasive Species Research
The Macadamia Tree Health Initiative would authorize highly sought research and development to help fight the invasive insect…
UPDATE: HPD Searches for Missing 17-Year-Old
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old Kona girl who was last seen in Hilo on Dec. 11.
VIDEO UPDATE: Tour Group Nabbed Sneaking Into Explosive Summit Area
A tour guide based in France and a tour group of 13 people were caught early Monday morning sneaking into the erupting summit crater of Kīlauea volcano.
Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission Condemns Threat
The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission chair strongly condemned the threatening phone call that necessitated the evacuation of Temple Emanu-El preschool.
Hawai‘i Senate Approves 318 Bills
Hawai‘i State Senators approved 318 bills on third reading on Tuesday, March 7.
Hawai‘i to Pursue Legal Action on Travel Ban
The State of Hawai‘i intends to pursue legal action regarding President Donald Trump’s new travel ban.
UPDATE: Hilo Girl Dies as Result of Accident
Hawai‘i County Fire Department personnel responded to the report of an injured 2-year-old girl at 120 Pu‘u‘eo St. in Hilo on the afternoon of March 3, 2017.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for All Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flash Flood Watch for all islands through Wednesday March 8.
Waika‘alulu Bridge Work Requires 3-Day Closure
The Waika‘alulu Bridge No.44-5 located on Pa‘auilo Mauka Road requires a 24-hour closure beginning on Wednesday, March 8, through Friday, March 10, 2017.
DOH Lifts Suspension of Meadow Gold 2%
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health today lifted the suspension of Meadow Gold Dairies’ 2% reduced-fat milk products.
Strong Thunderstorm Headed Toward Hilo
The National Weather Service warns Hilo area residents that a strong thunderstorm will affect parts of Hawai‘i County.
Pua Kenikeni: By Any Other Name…
Fagraea berteriana, pua kenikeni, perfume flower tree, ten cent flower, pua tonga or pualulu… as locals would say, “same smell different name!”
Hawai‘i Joins 39 States in Drug Price Suit
Attorney General Doug Chin recently announced that Hawai‘i joined 39 states in a federal antitrust lawsuit over inflated drug prices.
Sen. Schatz to Fight NOAA Funding Cuts
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement after a Washington Post report revealed that the Trump Administration plans to make deep cuts to NOAA.
UPDATE: HPD Seeks Laupāhoehoe Man for Traffic Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 29-year-old Laupāhoehoe man wanted for numerous traffic offenses.
UPDATE: Group Offers Reward for Monk Seal Killer
A 15-year-old endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal known as R4DP was found dead on a beach near ʻEleʻele on Kaua‘i on Feb. 23, 2017.
HPD Arrests 29 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb. 27 through March 5, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 29 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
