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Kona Sanctuary Offers Home, Rehab to Exotic Animals
The Three Ring Exotic Ranch Animal Sanctuary recently welcomed six new faces to its grounds, offering further proof to the adage that good things come in pairs.
Space Squadron Destined for Kaua‘i
The unit will also support 88 new Hawai‘i Air National Guard positions, including 29 full-time positions and 59 part-time, drill-status positions.
HFD Rescues Man Who Fell Down Obscured Shaft
The victim’s condition was unknown as of 2:30 p.m. Monday.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Gas Prices Down This Week, Month and Year
Gas prices in Honolulu pressed slightly downward over the last week at a rate consistent with slightly falling pump prices across the country.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Turns Back After Engine Concern
Hawaiian Airlines Flight 26 from Honolulu to Portland took to the air at approximately 2 p.m. Sunday, carrying 189 passengers and seven crew.
OHA Grant to Support Hawaiian Trades Academy
The Hawaiian Trades Academy is designed to help prepare and situate Native Hawaiians in trade industries.
Hawaiian Kingdom Independence Day Celebration
ʻAha Kānaka Moku o Keawe is hosting a free and public educational seminar in celebration of Lā Kūʻokoʻa, the Hawaiian Kingdom Independence Day.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
UH Hilo Educator Wins Indigenous Teacher Award
Alencastre was recognized for her life work that focuses on the re-establishment of Hawaiian as the primary language of the family and education.
September Vacation Rental Performance Report
Between 2017 and 2018, vacation rental use in Hawai‘i grew by 22.9%, from 937,980 to 1,152,846, and represented 11.8% of visitor arrivals in 2018.
Bill to Help Schools Educating Military Families
The bill directs DoD to evaluate the unmet renovation, repair and expansion needs of schools that serve children of US military personnel and federal employees.
UH Mānoa Provost Offers Land Acknowledgement
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Provost Michael Bruno offered sentiment to Native Hawaiians during the opening of the 2019 National Diversity in STEM Conference.
USDA Rule Won’t Yet Impact Hawai‘i Hemp Production
The new rule outlines provisions for the USDA to approve plans submitted by states and tribes for the domestic production of hemp.
Resolution to Designate October as Filipino-American History Month
The resolution, a bipartisan effort led by Sen. Mazie Hirono, would celebrate Filipino history and culture and honor its contributions to the U.S.
Bill Proposed to Expand Telehealth to Medicare Recipients
The bill would expand telehealth services to Medicare recipients at all Native Hawaiian health care facilities.
Ige Appoints New Corrections Oversight Commissioner
Ted Sakai will join three others on the Hawai‘i Correctional System Oversight Commission.
Gabbard Calls on Senate to Pass Armenian Genocide Resolution
Between 1915 and 1922, 1.5 million Armenians were murdered as part of an ethnic cleansing campaign by the Ottoman Empire.
HVNP Announces November Flight Schedule
Flight dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
