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State Seeking Feedback for 2015 Outdoor Recreation Plan
Five-year strategic plan identifies top priorities as operation and maintenance of recreation facilities, ocean recreation, and sports fields.
Tobacco Quitline Partners with Safeway
The Hawai’i Tobacco Quitline recently partnered with all ten Safeway pharmacies in the state to provide additional support to those who wish to quit smoking.
Hawai’i CC Presents Free Coaching Workshops
Hawai’i Community College will present a series of free workshops facilitated by Ho’a Coaching Program team members in both Kealakekua and Hilo.
Makai Watch Program Training Series
Makai Watch, now an official Department of Land and Natural Resources program, will hold a Big Island training session in May.
Man Dies in Kona Three Vehicle Collision
A 56-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday evening after sustaining injuries as the result of a three vehicle crash in Kona.
HVNP Announces Public Notice of Aircraft Use
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has announced the scheduled uses of its helicopter over the next month.
UH-Hilo Addresses TMT Impact on Campus
University of Hawai’i at Hilo officials have released statements on the impact of the Thirty Meter Telescope protests on its campus.
DOE: Meal Prices to Increase Next School Year
The Hawai’i Department of Education announced Tuesday that breakfast and lunch prices will increase for the 2015-16 school year.
California Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
Forty-year-old Gerald Wrischnik arrested and charged with drug trafficking after deplaning at Kona International Airport.
Hawai‘i Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications
First Nations’ Futures Program seeks to cultivate well-balanced, effective leaders to make an impact on the community.
UPDATE: Gov. Ige Orders One-Week TMT Halt
Governor David Ige announced Tuesday that there will be a one-week halt in the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Hosting BioBlitz and Cultural Festival
Two-day event to include BioBlitz species count and Biodiversity & Cultural Festival in May.
Governor Announces Nominees for DLNR and Board of Education
Gov. Ige has announced his nominee to lead the DLNR, as well as three nominees for the Hawai`i State Board of Education.
The Food Basket’s 14th Annual Feed-A-Thon
The Food Basket will hold its annual Feed-A-Thon throughout the month of April in hopes to raise food and monetary donations to provide 100,000 meals.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
The Hawai’i Police Department’s weekly DUI statistical report shows that DUI arrests and major accidents continue to remain down in 2015.
2015 Merrie Monarch Schedule
The 2015 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival is an international hula competition held annually in Hilo, Hawai’i.
Yoshimoto: No Official Complaint on Kenoi Filed
Hawai’i County Board of Ethics attorney J Yoshimoto says no complaint has been filed with the board in regards to Mayor Kenoi’s county-issued credit card spending.
Aloha+ Challenge Dashboard Launched
The Aloha+ Challenge, established in September 2014, now has two of its six sustainability targets online for public viewing.
Hawai’i Senate Honors PVS and Inaugural Hōkūle’a Crew
The Senate honored 12 members of the original Hōkūleʻa voyage at the State Capitol on Monday.
Several Small Swells Filter in This Week
A new west-northwest swell is building and expected to peak Tuesday for the Kona side. The swell begins to fade Wednesday. A northwest boost is expected late…
