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Sen Schatz: Climate Denier Must Not Lead EPA
Sen. Schatz outlined Pruitt’s record of undermining the EPA and denying manmade climate change.
FoodCorp Program Accepting Applications
Selected service members will dedicate one year of full-time, paid public service in school food systems, teaching hands-on lessons in growing, cooking, and tasting food
Very Windy Weekend Ahead
The National Weather Service in Honolulu predicts that a strong high pressure system will pass north of the islands this weekend…
Waikoloa Man Faces Numerous Felony Charges
A Waikoloa man faces numerous felony charges following his arrest for drug and firearms offenses.
HPD Investigating Pāhoa Burglary
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a reported burglary in Pāhoa over the weekend.
Stop Flu at School Program Begins Today
The Stop Flu at School program began today and will continue in more than 240 public, private and charter schools statewide through Feb. 28, 2017.
HPD Seeks Witnesses to Start of Pāhoa Fire
The fire began just after midnight Monday at a vacant business at 15-2948 Pāhoa Government Road next to Luquin’s Restaurant in Pāhoa town.
Suspects Wanted for Questioning in Connection With Hilo Theft
A man and woman are wanted for questioning for a theft committed Saturday evening, Jan. 14, from a department store in Hilo.
UPDATE: Fire Destroys Pāhoa Landmarks
At 7:11 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 16., firefighters responded to an early-morning fire on Pāhoa Valley Road.
Volcano Man Still Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a 51-year-old Volcano man who was reported missing in 2015.
Gov. Ige Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Today, we honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, a mortal man with an immortal dream.”
Pāhoa Fire Destroys Historic Building, Residences
An early-moring fire occurred on Pāhoa Valley Road in Pāhoa shortly after midnight on Monday, Jan. 16.
Hydrant Testing Scheduled for North Kona
The Department of Water Supply will conduct a fire hydrant flow test along Māmalahoa Highway on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, between 9 and 10 a.m.
Libraries to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fourteen public libraries normally closed on Mondays will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 17, to observe the holiday…
Possible Drowning at Kau Bay
A coroner’s inquest investigation has been initiated in connection with a possible drowning in Kona on Thursday, Jan. 12.
HPD Arrests One of Big Island’s Most Wanted
Hawaiʻi Island police have located a man who is being featured on “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” for outstanding warrants.
High Surf Warning Issued for Portions of Big Island
A National Weather Service High Surf Warning for the shores of Kohala, Kona and Ka‘ū will go into effect from mid-day today through tomorrow morning.
Name Change for Kona International Airport
The name of Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport has officially been changed to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
