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HPD Investigating Theft of Mailboxes
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a theft of multiple cluster mailbox units between Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 21 and 22.
State DOH to Hold Public Food Safety Code Hearings
The hearings will introduce amendments to the Hawai‘i Administrative Rules Title 11, Chapter 50, Food Safety Code, which outlines standards for the state’s food establishments.
MADD-Hawai‘i Honors Eight HPD Officers
Eight Big Island police officers were honored this week for their efforts and dedication this year to the fight against drunk and drugged driving.
Hawai‘i Resident Awarded Heroism Medal
A Hawai‘i resident was recognized for rescuing a shark attack victim in October of 2015.
Forum: Military Munitions & Unexploded Ordnance
The first Hawai‘i Forum on Munitions and Unexploded Ordnance is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Nov. 14 through 20, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Airport Parking Limited During Thanksgiving
The Hawai‘i DOT alerts travelers of limited parking at Honolulu International Airport parking lots during Thanksgiving weekend due to increased air travel.
Federal Court Overturns Big Island GMO Ban
The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 18 that Hawai‘i County laws banning genetically modified organisms are invalid…
‘Alalā Preparing for Life in Hawaiian Forest
The five male birds living in an aviary at the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on Hawai‘i Island are adjusting well to their new environment…
Scheduled Lane Closures: Nov. 21–25
The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for Monday through Friday, Nov. 21 to 25.
Firefighters Extinguish Keauhou Home Blaze
The Keauhou Fire Company responded to a structure fire at 79-7212 Māmalahoa Highway in Keauhou at 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Hawai‘i Stands Up for Standing Rock
Over 100 Big Island residents took part in a peaceful demonstration on Nov. 15 in Hilo in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Spreads to Hamakua
Two laboratory tests have confirmed that a very old tree in the Hilo Forest Reserve was killed by the fast-moving fungal infection known as Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
Traffic Advisory: Watch for Nēnē on Roadways
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reminds drivers to watch out for nēnē entering their breeding/nesting season.
Legislators Denounce Japanese-American Internment Comments
Sens. Hirono and Schatz released statements in response to Trump surrogate Carl Higbie’s remarks that the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II should be used as precedent for the creation of a Muslim registry.
TMT Hearing: Native Hawaiian Practitioner Testifies
Native Hawaiian practitioner Wallace Ishibashi Jr. was called to the witness stand.
New Species Unveiled at Mokupāpapa Aquarium
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center is now home to never-before-seen fish collected from the deep-water coral reefs of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Kea‘au School Awarded $1,000 in Activity Challenge
During October, schools throughout the state logged more than 391,647,547 minutes and 859,058 miles using the online Fire Up Your Feet Activity Tracker.
2017 Hawai‘i County Park Closure Schedule
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced its 2017 closure schedule for select parks.
