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State Promotes Suicide Prevention in September
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch are hosting a series of events statewide to raise awareness.
UPDATE: Fuel Tanker Crash Victim Identified
A 21-year old Kamuela woman died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon Sept. 2, 2017, in Honomū.
New Seed Banking Initiative Addresses Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
The program seeks to preserve ʻōhiʻa and rare plant seeds with help from the public.
Group Wants Hawai‘i Island to ‘Hold the Foam’
The Hold the Foam Working Group supports Bill 13, which would reduce the use of polystyrene foam on Hawai‘i Island after July 1, 2019.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Legislators Comment on Trump’s DACA Decision
The Trump administration will rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that allows younger undocumented immigrants to live in the US…
More Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy for Irma & Harvey
As of today, a total of nine Hawai‘i Island Red Cross volunteers from Hawai‘i Island have either deployed or will be deployed to assist with the Red Cross response to Harvey…
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway: NELHA Frontage Road to Open
Access to HOST Park from the northbound Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway will available via the new fourth leg of the Kaiminani Drive intersection due to the opening of the NELHA Frontage Road on Sept. 5.
Governor Nominates two Hawaiʻi Island Judges
Henry Taro Nakamoto and Robert D.S. Kim have been nominated to fill court vacancies in Hilo and Kona.
Free Workshop Series to Teach Hawai‘i Legislative Process
Four presentations will be held across Hawaii Island Sept. 11 to 14.
UPDATE: One Dead, Four Injured in Tanker Truck Head-On Collision
Four people were injured and one person was pronounced dead at the scene when a passenger vehicle collided head-on with a tanker truck on Sept. 2 on Highway 19.
New Non-profit Aims to Build ALS Residence in Hawai‘i
An estimated 29 new cases of ALS are diagnosed in Hawai‘i every year.
Early Signs Health Fair to Offer Free Health Services
The free educational event will offer free health services on Sept. 9 at Life Care Center of Hilo.
Free Health Care Planning Workshop in Hilo
Community First Hawai‘i is offering a free class on how to prepare an Advance Health Care Directive.
Two Hawaiian Students Receive Doctoral Fellowships
The Kohala Center will award each scholar with $45,000 and a one-year mentorship program.
Labor Day Weekend Reminders from DLNR
The State Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to encourage everyone, especially those with pets, to practice safe fun in the sun.
Honolulu Rail Bill Passes: Awaits Governor’s Signature
The Hawai‘i State House of Representatives passed a bill today to raise $2.4 billion in taxes for Honolulu’s rail transit project.
Suspect Arrested for Possession of Crystal Meth
A search warrant led to the search of the suspect’s vehicle where 402.8 grams (about 14 ounces) of crystal methamphetamine was discovered.
Car Vandalized at Carlsmith Beach Park
A black, 2011 Hyundai sedan was severely damaged while it was parked and unattended in the parking lot near the bathrooms.
Fire Potential Prompts Road Closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park
Due to escalating fire danger in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, park officials have closed Hilina Pali Road from the Mauna Iki Trailhead and Mauna Loa Road…
