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New Contraceptive Feed For Wild Hogs Causing Major Concern for Big Island Hunters
A new, non-chemical product that is being used to control feral pig populations has landed in Hawai‘i, and its availability is raising concern in hunting circles that worry it will eradicate hog populations and with it, their rights to hunt.
FBI Charges O‘ahu Public School Teacher With Distribution of Child Pornography
A public school teacher on O‘ahu was arrested and charged with distribution of child pornography last week.
HCFCU Awards $24K in Scholarships to 8 Big Island Students
Eight Big Island students will receive a total of $24,000 in scholarships as part of Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union’s annual scholarship program.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Returned Home to Oʻahu
Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia returned home to Oʻahu on Thursday evening, June 16, after a successful voyage to and from Hawaiʻi’s ancestral homeland of Tahiti.
Public Invited to Online Forum to Create More Broadband Access Opportunities
The University of Hawaiʻi is hosting a free online forum to learn more about statewide efforts to expand broadband services and digital literacy opportunities, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Native Hawaiian, Filipino Breast Cancer Survivors Sought For Lifestyle Research
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and University of Guam are seeking Native Hawaiian and Filipino breast cancer survivors to be part of a new study.
Police Ask For Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Hilo Robberies
Big Island police are asking for assistance from the public to identify suspects in two recent robberies.
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Celebrates Birthday of Double-Hulled Canoe
A West Hawai‘i organization invites the public to celebrate the birthday of its newest ocean-voyaging addition.
Chief Ferreira to Retire From Hawai‘i Police Department
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s top cop plans to retire later this year.
Watch: Waikōloa Village Residents Celebrate, Try Out Evacuation Road
Nearly a year ago Hawai‘i Island Mayor Mitch Roth says he made one of the most difficult decisions of his career. As the massive Mana Road wildfire was bearing down on the mostly residential village, Roth called for its evacuation.
Fatality Reported in Pepe‘ekeo Accident That Closed Highway
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reported at 6:30 p.m. Saturday that one person was dead following a two-vehicle head-on collision in Pepe‘ekeo.
Don’t Panic: PTA Sirens June 28-30 Will Only be Tests
U.S. Army Garrison Pohakuloa Training Area will be upgrading and testing its mass warning notification system June 28-30.
HPD Offers Urges Motorcycle Safety Tips in Wake of Major Accidents
In the span of three days this week there have been four major motorcycle collisions on Hawai‘i Island roads killing two motorcyclists and critically injuring two motorcycle operators. In addition, a female pedestrian was killed in Kona on Tuesday, while crossing Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Partnership Makes Getting Hurricane Preparedness Tips as Easy as Shopping
Need tips on how to prepare for hurricanes? You could get that info when you go to the store.
DOH Recommending Vaccines for Keiki 5 and Under
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announced that COVID-19 vaccines for keiki under the age of 5 will soon be available.
Emergency Repairs to Kolekole Bridge to Wrap up This Month
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation updated changes to the permanent repair plans for Kolekole Bridge, as well as three bridges along the Hāmākua Coast.
Weekly Road Closures: June 18-24
The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly list of road and lane closures for June 18-24. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
DHHL Summary of Legislative Session: 5 Proposals Make it Through
In September 2021, the Hawaiian Homes Commission approved 10 legislative proposals to be forwarded by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands – DHHL- to Gov. David Ige’s office for consideration in his submittal to the 31st Hawaii State Legislature.
Five of DHHL’s proposals were included in the governor’s final administrative package. Five of the proposals made it to the governor’s final administrative package.
Hilo Man Sentenced to 10 Years Prison for Drug, Firearm Offenses
A Hilo man was sentenced to 10 years prison after pleading guilty to charges related to possession and the attempted distribution of methamphetamine and a firearms offense.
O‘ahu Senator Calls on PTA to Hoist Hawaiian Flag Outside Military Facility
An O‘ahu senator expressed disappointment after a site visit earlier this month to Pōhakuloa Training Area revealed only the American flag flying at the entry to the grounds.
