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Senators Introduce Bill to Help At-Risk Youth
The bill would create a competitive grant program to expand access to fact-based, community-oriented education and support programs that promote sexual health…
HIDOE Tip: Take Precautions Against School Parking Lot Theft
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education reminds parents to always secure their vehicles in school parking lots to prevent thefts.
DOT to Hold Free Keiki Car Seat Checks
Free public car seat check events will be held on National Seat Check Saturday, Sept. 24.
Kurtistown Woman Injured in Maui Boating Accident
A woman in her sixties from Kurtistown, Hawai‘i island, was injured during the Pailolo Challenge outrigger canoe race from Maui to Moloka‘i.
HPD Reports Kona Crash Fatality
A 30-year-old woman died from a three-vehicle traffic crash Thursday evening, (Sept. 15, in North Kona near the 28.5 mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Flash Flood Watch Continues for Big Island
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through this afternoon for the Big Island through this afternoon.
SLIDESHOW UPDATE: Crusin’ with Tita Nui: Laupāhoehoe
Laupāhoehoe is a beautifully peaceful historical location, just waiting to be explored.
Shelter Closed: Red Cross to Assess Damage
Red Cross volunteers on both the Big Island will be canvassing the hardest hit areas today to assess damage (weather permitting).
Pi‘opi‘o: Recovering the History of Hilo’s Wahi Pana
On Sept. 26, five students will share what they have learned about Hilo’s cultural and historical environment at the Lyman Museum.
UPDATE: Thunderstorms, Downpours May Redevelop Tonight or Friday
A very moist and unstable air mass interacting with an upper level trough will result in unsettled weather with the potential for flash flooding.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Big Island
A Flood Advisory and Flash Flood Watch was issued: at 4:36 p.m. Sept. 14, 2016, by the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Gabbard Calls for Review of Care for Hilo Veteran
In response to investigations revealing egregious wait times for veterans seeking an appointment with a primary care physician, Rep. Gabbard…
Another Hep Case Confirmed at O‘ahu Restaurant
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health confirmed an additional case of hepatitis A in an O‘ahu food service worker on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
HPD Investigates Sexual Assault in Kailua-Kona
On Sept. 3, an adult female was in the area of the Old Kona Airport when two juvenile males approached her, punched her and sexually assaulted her.
Puna Man Charged with Kuhio Beach Robbery
On Thursday morning, Sept. 8, three men approached a 59-year-old Mountain View man at Kuhio Beach…
HPD Arrests 30 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Sept. 5 through 11, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 30 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
UPDATE: Flood Watch Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch at 3:22 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, in effect through Wednesday afternoon for the Big Island.
UPDATE: Big Island Man in Custody on Sexual Assault Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 30-year-old man wanted on sexual assault charges.
