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Hawaiian Caucus Week Honors Culture, Contributions at State Legislature
It’s Hawaiian Caucus week at the Capitol.
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.
Brothers Arrested on Drug, Firearm Charges
Two brothers were taken into custody after a search warrant executed on a Hawaiian Ocean View Estates home they were staying at yielded drugs, firearms and ammunition.
Hawai‘i Home to Lowest School Breakfast Participation in US
FRAC’s report finds that fewer than 40 low-income children in Hawai‘i ate school breakfast for every 100 that received free or reduced-price school lunch during the 2018–2019 school year.
HPD Seeks to Identify Theft Suspects
At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, two unknown males entered a facility on Stainback Highway without permission.
New Avocado Pest Identified on Big Island
It has not been determined how the invasive species was introduced in Hawai‘i.
Wind, Surf Advisories for Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Big Island summits and a surf advisory for the windward coast.
Two Fishermen Missing Off Big Island Coast
Police, HFD personnel and the Coast Guard are engaged in a joint rescue operation off the SE coast of the Big Island after two fishermen went missing there.
Discussion to Continue on Relocation of HCCC
The discussion to look into a new location for Hawai‘i Correctional Community Center has moved to the Finance Committee.
One Person Dead After Traffic Accident in Puna
A section of Route 130 near Kea‘au is closed in both directions due to a traffic accident.
Section of Old Saddle Road Reopened
A section of Old Saddle Road will be closed for several hours due to trees on the road.
High Surf, High Wind on Big Island Expected Through Week’s End
Winds this strong will make driving difficult.
UH Research Shows Humidity Declining in Hawaiʻi
Relative humidity is down in certain parts of the state, an impact tied to global warming.
Lane Closure on Hawī Road for Water Service Install
On Feb. 19, there will be one alternating lane with traffic control on Highway 250 near mile marker 21 and junction with Hook Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
