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High Wind Watch Issued Friday through Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a high wind watch. Winds are expected to increase Friday and peak on Saturday afternoon.
Legal Age of Smoking, Vaping Set to Change to 21
Legislation that would raise the federal smoking and vaping from 18 to 21 passed the Senate and is expected to be signed into law by the president.
State to Withdraw Presence From Maunakea as Part of Indefinite Stand Down
Ige said TMT not prepared to proceed with construction presently but added this is not the end of TMT in Hawai‘i and vowed to provide safe access to Maunakea for TMT if and when the organization is ready to move forward.
Suspected Synagogue Vandal Waives Extradition Rights
A Pennsylvania man suspected of vandalizing a Beverly Hills synagogue found in Kona waived his extradition rights in 3rd Circuit Court and freely consented to return to California.
Nominations Sought for 2020 Pono Award
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations from the public for its 2020 Pono Award.
Fireworks Permits Available Day After Christmas
Christmas will be here in less than a week. Soon after that comes the sale of fireworks for New Year’s celebrations.
Council Scraps $10 Million Maunakea Reimbursement Deal With State
The agreement included a stipulation to keep HPD officers on the hook for response to demonstration-related activity for the next five years.
High Winds, Treacherous Seas Possible Through Weekend
East winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Suspect in Beverly Hills Synagogue Vandalism Found in Kona
A man suspected of vandalizing a synagogue in Beverly Hills was found in downtown Kona and taken into custody by Hawai‘i County Police Department.
US House Impeaches President Trump
The House has officially charged President Trump with high crimes and misdemeanors.
Kupu’s Conservation Leadership Development Program offering opportunities
Successful applicants are placed within a single host site for 11 months.
Credit Union Awards Grants to Hawai‘i School Teachers
Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) announced that it has awarded more than $40,000 in grants to Hawaii public school teachers through its 2019 Investing in Education grant program.
Get Ready for Siren Testing
The State of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, together with the Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing on Dec. 20.
Police ID Woman Killed in Puna Car Crash on Dec. 11
Police have identified a woman killed in a two-car crash in Puna last week as Frances Souza, 83, of Volcano.
Brush Fire Scorches 20 Acres in Waimea District
A brush fire in the Waimea District was quickly snuffed out with the combined efforts of county, military and volunteer crews Tuesday evening.
Hirono Secures $21 Mil for HVO
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono helped secure federal funding for the construction of a new US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field station within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
No Leaks, Injuries After Fuel Tanker Tips Over
There were no hazardous leaks or injuries when a fuel tractor trailer partially tipped over on Kawaihae Road.
LFA Treatment to Close Portion of HVNP
LFA detections have decreased by at least 99% at Steam Vents since the park began treating the area in February.
