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HDOA & DOH Announce Statewide Pesticide Initiative
The Department of Health and Department of Agriculture have sought guidance from federal, state and research partners to evaluate actions that would offer the greatest value for Hawai‘i communities
Avoid Ka‘auhuhu Homestead Road in Hawi
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises drivers and pedestrians to avoid Ka‘auhuhu Homestead Road in Hawi due to a utility incident. Officials are asking you to steer clear of the area between the transfer station and Hawi Road, until further notice.
Hilo Women’s March Supports National Event
The Women’s Initiative Gathering will host the Hilo Women’s March and Gathering, in support of the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The event will be held at the Mo‘oheau Bandstand in Downtown Hilo at 329 Kamehameha Avenue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the march beginning at 11:30 a.m. It will […]
Impaired Driving Awareness for 2016 Holiday Season
HPD will be out in force from Dec. 14, 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017 as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement
Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake South of Island of Hawaiʻi
Today’s Big Island earthquake occurred about 43 miles southwest of Lō‘ihi, and was not caused by activity on that submarine volcano. The depth, location, and recorded seismic waves of the earthquake suggest a source due to bending of the oceanic plate from the weight of the Hawaiian island chain.
Hawaiʻi to Receive $3.1 Million to Fight Invasive Species
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced that Hawaiʻi will receive $3.1 million to fight invasive species like the coconut rhinoceros beetle, coffee berry borer, Rapid ‘ōhi‘a Death, and fruit flies.
TMT Hearing Continues
Some declared Friday that TIO no longer has a sublease and should be dismissed from the hearing since it wouldn’t have a property interest
Hirono Announces $1.1 Million to Fight Zika
Sen. Hirono says the funding will bolster Hawaiʻi’s lab testing capacity
NOAA Releases 2016 Hurricane Season Summary
The 2016 hurricane season featured 6 tropical cyclones, which is slightly above the seasonal average.
HPD Seeks Man Wanted with 4 Bench Warrants
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 42-year-old man wanted on four bench warrants.
Hawaii Joins Lawsuit Against Inflated Drug Prices
Attorney General Doug Chin yesterday filed a federal lawsuit with 19 other states against generic drug makers.
HPD Requests Information on Wanted Man’s Whereabouts
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a 25-year-old man wanted for violating probation.
HPD Seek Man Wanted for Theft, Fraud, DUI and more
Jake Ikaika Drummondo is described as 5-foot-7, 180 pounds with brown eyes and short black hair
Data Shows Areas of Concern as Hawai‘i Ranked Healthiest State
Hawai‘i was ranked the healthiest state for five years in a row, however some health areas and population groups might not have been included in the data.
Farm to School Initiative features Fresh, Local Ingredients
Students participate in taste testings to create an experimental school menu that includes more local produce
DUI Checkpoints to Increase During Holiday Season
Hawaiʻi Island police will conduct island-wide DUI checkpoints throughout the holiday season.
Kona Boy, 17, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old Kona boy who was reported missing.
