News
Study: Prediction for Mega-Earthquake in the Aleutians
Hawai‘i is especially vulnerable to a tsunami created by an earthquake in the subduction zone of the Aleutian Islands.
Task Force on Rat Lungworm Developed
The task force was established by the Hawai’i State Department of Health and the East Hawai’i Liaison to the Office of the Governor.
Kahalu’u Beach Park to Close for Tree Trimming
Kahalu’u is anticipated to reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 20.
Police Release May 13 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
DOA to Open New Plant Facility
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture’s Hilo Plant Quarantine Office is moving locations.
Family Receives Home Built by Hawai’i CC Students
The keys were presented at a dedication ceremony after students spent the past academic year custom building the home.
U.S. Surgeon General on Zika: What Should You Know?
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released information on Thursday on what the public should know about the Zika virus.
Gabbard Addresses Opioid Epidemic on House Floor
Congresswoman Gabbard urged Congress to take action against opioid abuse.
Senior Screenings Available at NHCH Health Fair
The event will offer complimentary health screenings to the seniors and offer a variety of services.
Trio Charged in Hilo Threat Case
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 12:21 a.m., where they found several people confronting a 47-year-old man fronting a residence in Hilo.
Hirono Votes in Support of Key Hawai’i Projects
The act includes over $3 million in funding for the Army Corps of Engineers to maintain Hawai’i harbors.
Manoa Business College to Host Distance Learning Meeting
The meeting will focus on the Distance Learning Executive MBA and the Masters of Human Resource Management programs offered by Shidler.
Gabbard Hosts Dengue, Zika Town Hall
The call discussed dengue fever and the Zika virus, as well as other mosquito-borne illnesses.
Utility Pole Work to Close Portion of Kona Road
A partial lane closure near the intersection of Nāpo‘opo‘o Road and Māmalahoa Highway at the 11 mile marker in Kailua-Kona will begin on Saturday, May 14.
Family Milestones Take Ige to the Mainland
Lauren Ige, 25, will graduate from Georgetown Law, while daughter Amy Ige, 24, is graduating from nursing school at the University of Rochester.
Hawai’i Courts Rank Third in Accessibility
The findings were released by the National Center for Access to Justice in its Justice Index 2016 Findings.
USPS Gears Up for Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
The event will be the 24th annual collection drive and is the largest one-day effort in the nation in combating hunger in communities, providing support to local food banks.
