News
Flash Flood Watch Issued for All Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flash Flood Watch for all islands through Wednesday March 8.
Waika‘alulu Bridge Work Requires 3-Day Closure
The Waika‘alulu Bridge No.44-5 located on Pa‘auilo Mauka Road requires a 24-hour closure beginning on Wednesday, March 8, through Friday, March 10, 2017.
DOH Lifts Suspension of Meadow Gold 2%
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health today lifted the suspension of Meadow Gold Dairies’ 2% reduced-fat milk products.
Strong Thunderstorm Headed Toward Hilo
The National Weather Service warns Hilo area residents that a strong thunderstorm will affect parts of Hawai‘i County.
Pua Kenikeni: By Any Other Name…
Fagraea berteriana, pua kenikeni, perfume flower tree, ten cent flower, pua tonga or pualulu… as locals would say, “same smell different name!”
Hawai‘i Joins 39 States in Drug Price Suit
Attorney General Doug Chin recently announced that Hawai‘i joined 39 states in a federal antitrust lawsuit over inflated drug prices.
Sen. Schatz to Fight NOAA Funding Cuts
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement after a Washington Post report revealed that the Trump Administration plans to make deep cuts to NOAA.
UPDATE: HPD Seeks Laupāhoehoe Man for Traffic Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 29-year-old Laupāhoehoe man wanted for numerous traffic offenses.
UPDATE: Group Offers Reward for Monk Seal Killer
A 15-year-old endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal known as R4DP was found dead on a beach near ʻEleʻele on Kaua‘i on Feb. 23, 2017.
HPD Arrests 29 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb. 27 through March 5, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 29 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Safe Route to School Workshops in Hilo & Kohala
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will hold Safe Routes to School (SRTS) informational workshops in Hilo and North Kohala.
Public School Teachers to Sign Wave Before Tuesday Classes
Thousands of public school teachers, parents and students will participate in “Schools Our Keiki Deserve Sign Waving and Walk-in” before school begins March 7.
Attorney Gen. Responds to Trump’s New Executive Order
Attorney General Doug Chin issued the following statement today in response to the new executive order banning immigration from several Muslim-majority countries. “This new executive order is nothing more than Muslim Ban 2.0. Under the pretense of national security, it still targets immigrants and refugees. It leaves the door open for even further restrictions. Our […]
Rep. Gabbard Comments on Revised Refugee Ban
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a newly revised travel ban.
Sen Schatz Comments on New Muslim Ban
Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on President Trump’s new executive order that bans refugees and immigrants from certain Muslim-majority nations.
Flurry of 31 Earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano
A sequence of 31 earthquakes over a period of about 42 minutes starting just before 6 a.m. HST Sunday morning, March 5, 2017, according to the USGS/HVO.
Kawailani Street Project Prep Work to Begin
Preparatory work for the Kawailani Street Improvement Project (Iwalani Street to Pohakulani Street) will begin on Monday, March 6.
TMT Hearing: Contested Case Hearing Concludes
No more witnesses will take the stand, and attorneys and petitioners will no longer conduct cross-examinations. After 71 witnesses and 44 days of hearings—and a little over two hours past the 4:30 p.m. adjournment time on Thursday, March 2—the contested case hearing for the state Board of Land and Natural Resources Conservation District Use Application […]
Japanese-American Leaders to Meet with Top Japanese Officials
One of the 11 participants is Hilo resident Jason Fujimoto, the president and COO of HPM Building Supply.
