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Chief Kubojiri Names HPD Promotions
Hawai’i Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri names seven promotions of HPD personnel.
PTA Seeks Hunting Community Input Via Survey
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are seeking public input in revising the administrative rules and procedures relating to hunting.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/24/15
Kilauea’s summit began to inflate on Thursday after showing deflation for most of the week. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the change is part of the current DI event.
Woman Arrested, Charged After Stealing Truck, Handgun
A Pahoa woman was arrested on Thursday following a July 9 incident where she stole a truck that had an unloaded handgun inside.
Pair Rescued from Rapid Water Below Piihonua Bridge
A pair of individuals required rescue Thursday afternoon after being injured and unable to get themselves out of a waterfall area beneath Piihonua Bridge.
Keck Assists in Discovery of ‘Earth-Sized Planet’
The discovery is of a “near-Earth-size planet in the ‘habitable zone’ around a sun-like star” made by NASA’s Kepler space telescope.
Armed Waikoloa Man Arrested in Kona
A Waikoloa man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly chasing a woman while in possession of a firearm.
Gabbard Discusses DARK Bill Opposition
Congresswoman Gabbard recently discussed her opposition to the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/23/15
The summit of Kilauea continues to show deflation as the lava lake within the Overlook crater has fluctuated only slightly over the past 24 hours.
Honolulu-Bound Flight Diverts to Kona
A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu from Los Angeles was forced to land at the Kona International Airport Thursday morning after declaring an emergency.
STEM Event Brings Together Students From Around the World
Thirty-one students and teachers joined forces in Hilo this week for a five-day forum on astronomy and engineering.
DOE Plans Implementation of USDA Meal Pilot Program
The Department of Education plans to implement a pilot program stemming from the United States Department of Agriculture that will provide free meal services.
Hawai’i County Council To Discuss $90K Grant to Battle Fire Ants
Hawai’i County Council meets Friday morning in Kona.
Officials to Hold Pahoa Roundabout Meeting
Crews are expected to begin work on the Pahoa Roundabout at the beginning of August. The project was delayed in 2014 due to the June 27 lava flow.
Visitor from China Drowns in Waikoloa
A Chinese national died from an apparent drowning at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Wednesday afternoon.
Subcontractor Electrocuted at Waikoloa Resort
A 34-year-old Honoka’a man has died as the result of a electric shock at a Waikoloa resort. The man was a subcontractor working on renovations.
Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program Seeks Applicants
The Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program works with private landowners and state and county agencies, as well as conservation non-profit groups, to promote sustainable, working forests in Hawai’i.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/22/15
Tiltmeters at the summit of Kilauea continue to record deflation as the Overlook crater lava lake levels have dropped.
Ige Makes Appointments to State Spending Commission
Governor David Ige appoints Bryan Luke and Andrew Nomura to the Hawai’i Campaign Spending Commission.
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Chattanooga Victims
Both the United States flag and the Hawai’i state flag will fly at half-staff through Saturday in honor of the service members killed at Chattanooga last week.
