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Moms Across America Responds to Hawai‘i GMO Ruling
“The residents of Hawai‘i simply asked for measures to be taken to protect the health of their loved ones… “
Hilo Elks to Hold Drug Awareness Contests
The Hilo Elks Lodge encourages East Hawai‘i youth to participate in the upcoming Drug Awareness Contests
Telephone Scam: Resort Awards Program
Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about a series of telephone scams by callers claiming to represent resort hotels.
‘Ama‘ama Fishing Season Ends Nov. 31
‘Ama‘ama (striped mullet) spawning season is about to begin, making the popular nearshore fish off-limits from December through March.
Geothermal Observation Wells to Be Plugged
The state DLNR has contracted with Water Resources International Inc. to plug and abandon two geothermal scientific wells in Pāhoa.
Stop Flu at School Program to Begin in January
To sign up for the free vaccinations available to their children, parents or guardians should complete consent forms and return them to schools by Dec. 16.
#GivingTuesday: National Day of Giving and Volunteerism
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and Congressman Don Young introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving and volunteerism.
Hawai‘i Asked to Stand Against Discrimination
“Those who share a commitment to civil rights must stand up for those who cannot stand alone.”
Waimea District Park Opens
The new park offers diversified indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for keiki, kūpuna and families in North Hawai‘i.
HPD Searching for Missing Hilo Youth
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for George Price-Apo, 17, of Hilo, who was reported missing.
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HPD Officers Honored at Awards Ceremony
Police Capt. Robert F. Wagner, Sgt. Brandon Konanui and Officers Bryan Tina and Kristi Crivello were celebrated at a recent HPD awards ceremony.
HELCO to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday, Nov. 28, to Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016.
Firefighters Battle Ocean View Structure Fire
Hawai‘i County firefighters responded to a structure fire in Ocean View on at 3:43 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.
New ‘Hawai‘i Island’s Most Wanted’ to Begin
The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program, Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted, will begin airing Friday, Nov. 25.
Dreaming of a White Christmas? In Hawai‘i?
Every year at about this time, many locals are laughed at when they say they hope it snows. Snow in Hawai‘i? Yes, snow in Hawai‘i… while not in our yards and clogging our streets and highways, we have snow on our beloved mountains that is often described as a coarse “shave ice.” Between one and […]
HPD Promotes Kanehailua to Assistant Chief
Hawai‘i Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted Mitchell Kanehailua to the rank of assistant chief.
Scheduled Lane Closures: Nov. 25–Dec. 2
The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures…
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over During Thanksgiving Holiday
“Survive your Thanksgiving drive. Buckle up and drive sober.”
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Thursday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory now in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.
