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Hirono Celebrates Volcanoes Park 100th Anniversary
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono marked the 100th anniversary of America’s National Parks at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATE: Service Restored After Fiber-Optic Break
Hawaiian Telcom reported that it is experiencing technical problems that are affecting telephone, Internet and cell phone services, including 911.
Two Die in Kohala Mountain Road Crash
A man and a woman died in a traffic crash Friday morning, Nov. 4, in North Kohala near the 15-mile marker of Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250).
Crusin’ Kalōpā State Park with Tita Nui
Approximately 40 miles north of Hilo, right outside the little town of Honoka‘a, is a beautiful state park tucked away up near the forest reserve.
Big Island Blood Drives to Begin
The Blood Bank of Hawai‘i encourages residents to make an appointment to donate blood this Thanksgiving season.
CDC Study: Hawai‘i Happiest State in US
MentalHelp.net pulled survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to explore which demographics are most at risk for depression.
Big Island Military Convoys Nov. 4–8
O‘ahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy between Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor Friday though Tuesday, Nov. 4 through 8.
TMT Hearing: Native Hawaiian Navigator Testifies
Native practitioner and navigator Chad Kalepa Baybayan testified about traditional navigation and the use of Mauna Kea from a marine wayfaring perspective.
Kaʻū Firefighters Respond to Brush Blaze
Kaʻū station firefighters responded to a rapidly spreading brushfire at Ninole Loop below Sea Mountain Colony One Condominiums on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 9:03 a.m.
Judge Puts Time Limit on TMT Cross-Examinations
Hearing Officer Riki May Amano ruled that the time for cross-examination of each witness be limited to 30 minutes.
Pedestrian-Vehicle Crash Takes Life of 10-Year-Old Girl
A-10-year old Hōnaunau girl died as the result of a vehicle-pedestrian crash Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, in South Kona near the 106-mile marker of Route 11.
Residential Tire Collection in Effect
the County of Hawai‘i is encouraging community members to participate in a tire clean-up project.
Election 2016: Hawai‘i County Ballot Guide
On Tuesday, the polls open at 7 a.m. for the 2016 General Election and close at 6 p.m.
Roberto Segobia Earns Officer of Month Honor
Officer Roberto Segobia was honored for what Sgt. Chris Correia described as his “constant vigilance and continuous dedication to duty.”
UH Researchers Work to Combat Rapid Ōhiʻa Death
University of Hawai‘i research is producing more evidence that links the tiny ambrosia beetle to rapid ʻōhiʻa death.
S. Segment of Kona’s Māmalahoa Bypass to Open
The long-awaited 2.2-mile, $27.9 million southern segment of the Māmalahoa Highway Bypass will open to the public on Friday, Nov. 4.
Five HPD Officers Earn Promotions
Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has announced upcoming promotions of five employees to the rank of sergeant or detective.
UPDATE: State VS Kenoi: The Verdict Is In
The State of Hawai‘i vs. William P. Kenoi wrapped with closing arguments on Oct. 31, turning the case over to the jury to deliberate and come to a verdict.
Pedestrian-Vehicle Crash Victim Identified
Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash on Oct. 3 near the 500 block of Kīlauea Avenue to contact Officer Keith Nacis at 961-8119…
