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Nestlé issues voluntary recall for Toll House Cookie Dough over possible wood fragments found in product
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch has issued a notice regarding the voluntary recall of 16.5 oz. Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar “break and bake” products distributed in the state.
Hawaiʻi County officials urge awareness, preparedness in wake of wildfires
Fire safety is a collective responsibility, and everyone on the Big Island and beyond has a kuleana (responsibility) to take proactive measures to mitigate wildfire risks in their residences and neighborhoods.
Fires at a Hilo restaurant and Kona residence deemed total losses by Hawai‘i Fire officials
The restaurant fire occurred in the early morning on Sunday. The residential structure fire was reported in the evening.
Big Island’s Maui Recovery Assistance Task Force helping coordinate storage, shipment of donated goods
This initiative addresses concerns raised by various groups and individuals who have organized resource drives in recent days and encountered shipping backlogs, leading to storage challenges.
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union offers emergency assistance, launches Maui wildfire relief fundraiser
The Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union Emergency Financial Assistance Program offers loan deferrals, low-rate personal loans and fee waivers for those impacted by Mauiʻs wildfires.
Weather update: Tropical Storm Greg now 790 miles southeast of Hilo; Hurricane Fernanda weakening in open waters
Tropical Storm Greg is moving steadily west near 14 mph and is now about 790 miles southeast of Hilo. Greg, with a maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, is expected to make a gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected today. Some strengthening is expected through the next day, followed by weakening Thursday and Friday, […]
Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts
The event is raising disaster relief funds urgently needed to support and sustain victims of the wildfires that have affected communities around Maui and devastated the historic town of Lāhainā.
Maui wildfires update: Death toll remains at 99; about 32% of area searched so far
Four of the victims have been officially identified. The names will be released after their families are notified.
Families begin to identify relatives who died in Lahaina fire; hundreds more ‘unaccounted for’
The names of people who died in the Lahaina fire are now beginning to become public by their family members.
Revitalize Puna, Purple Mai‘a launch Kūka‘i Creators immersive learning event
Revitalize Puna and Purple Mai‘a have partnered to launch Kūka‘i Creators, an immersive learning event merging cultural heritage, technology and art.
U.S. Department of Agriculture grants $533,000 to Hawaiʻi for specialty crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $533,251 to Hawai‘i under the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for eight projects that support ornamental cut flowers and eucalyptus, and the propagation of papaya crops.
Hilo man found sleeping in idling vehicle charged with assaulting police officers
Police encountered the 64-year-old on Thursday after finding him asleep within in the driver’s seat of vehicle parked, engine idling, in the drive-thru area of the Kino‘ole Senior Residences apartment complex.
Hawaiʻi creates central donation hub for Maui wildfire survivors; how you can best help
A coordinated effort between the state and Maui organizations and nonprofits will begin collecting, storing and inventorying supplies donated to Maui County to support victims of the wildfires in Kula and Lahaina.
The State advises public to be watchful of fake charities, government impersonators following destructive wildfires on Maui
The Department of Justice offers a detailed list of what types of fraud to be on lookout for.
Kīlauea Volcano showing signs of unrest with the increase of earthquakes over the past week
The elevated unrest suggests that an eruption at Kīlaueaʻs summit might be possible with little or no warning, but there is no sign that an eruption is imminent.
Hawai‘i police investigate apparent drowning of Idaho woman
The incident occurred in South Kohala on Friday.
Maui wildfires update: Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, Kula blaze 60% contained
Wildfires are still burning in Maui with the Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, scorching approximately 2,170 acres.
Waikōloa man dies after crashing into rock wall at Manukā State Park
Hawai‘i police responded to the crash Sunday at 8:08 p.m. on Highway 11 fronting the entrance of Manukā State Recreational Park.
Tropical Storm Greg update: Storm not expected to impact Hawai‘i Island
Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph with tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 35 miles from its center.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green provides Maui Wildfire update, death toll rises to 96
Video message from Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green on Aug. 13, 2023
