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Schatz Pushes for Federal Aid in Fighting Invasive Insect
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) called on the Secretary of Agriculture to provide immediate support in efforts to control an invasive pest threatening Hawai‘i Island’s livestock industry.
Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Oregon Woman
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old Oregon woman who was reported missing.
Support UH-Hilo Athletics Through KTA’s Scholarship Program
For the next month, KTA shoppers will have the opportunity to help UH-Hilo Athletics through regular purchases.
College Students Invited to Explore Bachelor’s Degrees on Transfer Day
Hawai‘i Community College on the Big Island hopes to inspire students to continue their education to a four-year campus with University of Hawai‘i.
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Names New Board Member
Since 2010, HLRI has reforested nearly half a million native and endemic trees on the Island of Hawai‘i and O‘ahu.
Remote Legislative Access Bill Heads to Senate Floor
A long sought after measure by those on the neighbor islands, this is the first time a remote access bill has carried through all committees in both legislative chambers.
Tank Vessel Operator Found Guilty for Illegal Dump of Blige Waste
Tank vessel operator convicted of unlawful discharge of bilge waste, was sentenced to pay a $1.75 million fine.
Several Westside Beaches Close Due to High Surf
Several beaches from Ka‘ū to North Kohala are closed due to a high surf.
Police Investigate BJ Penn for DUI Following Traffic Incident
On Friday, Feb. 7, at approximately 7 p.m., Penn was operating a black Toyota Tacoma pickup truck when it was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Route 11 in Hilo.
Grant Awarded to Nonprofit Will Expand Training to Stop Child Sex Trafficking
The Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i in Honolulu, through its Public Health Fund (PHF), presented a $50,000 grant to Hoʻōla Nā Pua to expand trainings that will help educators and students identify and intervene in child sex trafficking.
DWS to Conduct Hydrant Flow Tests in Hilo, Puna
Those in the impacted areas may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the tests.
High Surf, Small Craft Advisories for Big Island
Ocean conditions around the Big Island continue to be rough as winter weather passes over the state.
Get Ready for Annual Food Basket Feed-A-Thon
For the past 20 years, Tommy “Kahikina” Ching has been hosting an islandwide food drive to help the Food Basket during the off holiday-season months.
Viewer Photo: Snow on Maunakea Slopes
Sean Yarbenet braved the roads to capture snow on Maunakea, Monday morning.
Millions in CIP Funding for Big Island Released
There were a number of Capital Improvement Projects announced Monday for schools, a health center and an airport on the Big Island.
Flood Advisory for Portions of Big Island
The public is advised to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
First Person Sent to Coronavirus Quarantine in Hawai‘i
Health officials are also monitoring 26 people across the state for signs of Coronavirus. All have been to at least one part of China within the last two weeks.
Beaches, Mauna Kea Access Road Closed Due to Weather
Surf is forecast to build through Monday night and stay at warning levels through tomorrow.
DOH Monitoring 26 for Possible Coronavirus in Hawai‘i
A press briefing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday to provide more details of the situation to the public.
