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Rep. Gabbard Comments on Federal Stay on Travel Ban
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released a statement after U.S. District Court Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu issued a nationwide travel ban stay.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Hawai‘i Ruling to Halt Muslim Ban
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on Judge Derrick Kahala Watson’s ruling to halt President Donald Trump’s new Muslim ban.
Hawai‘i Judge Grants Request to Block Muslim Ban
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on Judge Derrick Watson’s ruling granting Hawai‘i’s request to block President Donald Trump’s revised Muslim ban.
CDC: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Report
In 2014, NHPI adults reported a consistent pattern of poorer health compared with single-race Asian adults for all 10 measures in this report.
HPD Warns Public About Phone Scams
Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public of two phone scams currently being reported.
New Veterinary Assisting Program at HCC–Pālamanui
Students interested in the new Veterinary Assisting Program being offered on Hawai‘i Island in the fall are invited to attend an information session.
17-Year-Old Hilo Girl Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing.
Sen. Schatz Opposes ‘Trumpcare’
Today, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) took to the Senate floor to oppose Trumpcare, legislation that would replace the Affordable Care Act.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of March 6 through 12, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Seeks Help Identifying Hilo Robbery Suspects
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a robbery investigation.
Military Convoys Between Kawaihae Pier & Pōhakuloa
Members of the 12th Marine Regiment will convoy between Kawaihae Pier and Pohakuloa Training Area from March 14 to 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hawai‘i Kids to ‘Kick Butts’ on March 15
Kids in Hawai‘i will unite against tobacco use on March 15 as they join thousands of youth nationwide to mark Kick Butts Day.
Awards Highlight Success in Fight Against Invasive Species
Gov. David Ige proclaimed the 5th annual Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week (HISAW) at a ceremony on Friday, March 10…
Hawaiian Airlines Cancels Flights Between Honolulu and NYJFK
Hawaiian Airlines has cancelled HA Flight 50 from Honolulu to JFK Airport and HA Flight 51 departing from JFK to Honolulu due to Winter Storm Stella.
UPDATE: Mauna Kea Access Road Crash Victim Identified
An unidentified woman died following a one-vehicle crash Sunday night, March 12, on Mauna Kea Access Road.
Kalaoa Stream Bridge Closing for Repairs
The Kalaoa Stream Bridge located on the Old Māmalahoa Hwy makai of Highway 19 will be closed for repair work on Tuesday, March 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather and construction conditions permitting. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during the bridge closure. The bridge is expected to reopen at the […]
Kahana Drive Bridge to Close for Repairs
The Relief Stream Bridge No.46-10 on Kahana Drive will be closed (24-hour closure) for repair work beginning on Monday, March 13, 2017.
Scheduled Lane Closures: March 11–17, 2017
The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for March 10 through 12.
Kupu Offering Summer Fire Service Internship
Kupu and the USDA Forest Service are partnering with Hawai’i Community College’s (HawCC) Fire Science Program to offer an exclusive Hawai’i Island summer internship to local students interested in fire science and management. Participants will gain hands-on experience and mentoring in conservation, fire science, fuel break and fire management. They will also be will be positively […]
