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UPDATE 1: Wind Advisory Extended to Midnight
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory which is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
Super Bowl Game Plan: Don’t Drink and Drive
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises football fans to make their own game plan for Super Bowl Sunday—a shutdown defense that prevents drunk driving.
Man Injured After Jumping Off Rainbow Falls
The man was extricated and transported to Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room for evaluation.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service has downgraded the High Surf Warning to an advisory for the shores of Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo and Puna through tomorrow night.
Heavy Showers from NW Expected Sunday, Monday
The forecast has the front reaching Kaua‘i late Sunday night, O‘ahu Monday morning, Maui County Monday afternoon and the Big Island Monday night.
National Wear Red Day to Raise Awareness About Cardiovascular Disease
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Lisa Murkowski led a bipartisan resolution designating February as American Heart Month and Feb. 3 as National Wear Red Day.
Hawai‘i Files Lawsuit Against President Trump
Papers filed today asked the court to block the order across the country.
Kawaihai-Pōhakuloa Convoy Scheduled for Feb. 4
O‘ahu-based members of the 2/6 Cavalry are scheduled to convoy between Kawaihae Pier and the Pōhakuloa Training Area on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hilo Woman Dies as Result of Single-Vehicle Crash
A 42-year-old Hilo woman has died from a single-vehicle crash the evening of Jan. 23 on Haku Nui Road in Captain Cook.
Fire Damages Kailua Residence
The Hawai‘i FIre Department responded to a report of a fire in progress on Royal Poinciana Way in Kailua on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Truck-Cycle Crash
A 59-year-old Kailua-Kona man died from a truck and motorized cycle crash Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, in Kaupulehu in North Kona on the Māmālahoa Highway.
770-Acre Keamuku Fire 80% Contained
The Pōhakuloa Training Area’s Fire and Emergency Services have nearly contained a wildland fire in the Keamuku Maneuver Area that had spread to more than 770 acres. Despite firefighting efforts that continued through midnight last night and resumed at daybreak, shifting winds and dry conditions caused the fire to spread rapidly. As of noon today, […]
Groups Issue Joint Statement Opposing Trump’s Immigration Orders
A broad local coalition issued a statement on the steps of the Federal Building yesterday opposing President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration.
Legislators Introduce Sustainable Living Research Bill
The Sustainable Living Research Bill will allow for development of sustainable practices under a new permit process allowing for exemptions from the rules…
High Surf Warning Extended; Closures Continue
The National Weather Service has extended the High Surf Warning through this evening for the shores of Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo and Puna.
Rep. Fukumoto Seeks to Switch Parties After Trump Criticism
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Republicans ousted Rep. Beth Fukumoto (Chang) of Mililani from her role as House Minority Leader after she criticized Trump…
HPD Investigates Terroristic Threatening at Honoka‘a Schools
Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a first-degree terroristic threatening case in connection with a threat to Honokaʻa High and Intermediate School today.
UPDATE 1: Firefighters Working to Contain Keamuku Maneuver Area Brushfire
The Pōhakuloa Training Area’s Fire and Emergency Services have been mobilized to fight a wildland fire in the Keamuku Maneuver Area.
Hirono Issues Statement on Supreme Court Nominee
“In his first two weeks as president, Donald Trump has demonstrated minimal tolerance for independent thinking and dissent.”
