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Hawai‘i Joins 20-State Coalition to Protect Consumer Rights
The coalition is urging the Senate not to repeal rules that protect consumer legal rights.
7 Big Island Motor Oil Collection Sites Open
Do-It-Yourself Used Motor Oil Collection Sites at the following seven locations are open and accepting used motor oil: Lex Brodie’s Tire & Service Center 170 Wiwo‘ole St., Hilo Pa‘auilo Village Service 43-1494 Hauola Road Kealakehe High School Auto Shop 74-5000 Puohulihuli St., Kailua-Kona O’Reilly Auto Parts 74-5586 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona CarTow Kohala 55-510 Hāwī Road, Hāwī RPM […]
Land Board Approves Plan to Protect Native Species
Agreement will help recovery of endangered and threatened species in Keauhou and Kīlauea.
UPDATE: Two Suspects Charged in Connection With Pohoiki Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 36-year-old Puna man in connection with the ongoing investigation into a shooting incident in Puna on Sunday, July 30.
Trade Wind Swell to Generate Moderate Choppy Surf for East-Facing Shores
Trade wind swell is forecast to keep moderate choppy surf along east-facing shores.
Gov. Ige Seeks Public Input on Big Island Judge Nominees
Gov. David Ige has received a list of nominees for the vacancies created by the retirement of former Big Island Judges Glenn Hara and Ronald Ibarra.
UPDATE: Mt. View Man Arrested in Connection with Pohoiki Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 49-year-old Puna man for attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident in Puna on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
State Environmental Council Releases Draft of Updated EIS Rules
The public is invited to comment on the preliminary draft of revisions for the new EIS rules.
Man in Critical Condition After Fall at Boiling Pots
A 44-year-old man was reported to be in critical condition after a fall at Boiling Pots into the Wailuku River on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
Kona Historical Society Honors Memory of Alfrieda Kimura Fujita
KHS will offer admission at two historic sites in honor of Fujita, a beloved and influential community member.
Near Drowning Off Shore of Coconut Island
First responders extracted the patient into a medic unit, continuing CPR and then transported the victim to Hilo Medical Center in critical condition.
4.2 Quake Between Big Island and Maui
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that no tsunami was generated by the earthquake, which also had no apparent effect on Kīlauea Volcano’s ongoing eruptions.
Five Suspects Arrested for Drugs & Other Offenses
Five suspects were arrested and charged with a variety of offenses, including possession of meth, heroin, pills, anabolic steroids, guns and ammo…
Flood Advisory Issued for Portions of Big Island
A flood advisory issued for Hawai‘i County will be in effect until 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017.
Land Board Sets Date for TMT Oral Arguments
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources set Wednesday, Sept. 20, to hear oral arguments in the Contested Case Hearing for the Thirty Meter Telescope
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Denies Motion to Reconsider Back Wages for Teachers
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court yesterday denied a motion for reconsideration in Kawashima v. State of Hawai‘i.
Jared Cabatu Named HPD Officer of July
Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Jared Cabatu, a 9-year police veteran, has been named as the East Hawaiʻi Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month for July.
UH Study: Inadequate Housing Plays Role in Unnecessary Hospitalizations
Homelessness and inadequate housing are major causes of unnecessary hospitalizations, according to a study by University of Hawai‘i researchers.
Arrests Made in Connection With Ocean View Burglary
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested an Ocean View man and woman following an investigation into a residential burglary.
