Gale Watch, Small Craft Advisories Issued for Big Island Waters
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas that could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
HPD Responding to Downed Helicopter in Puna
Hawai‘i Police Department is responding to a helicopter incident in Puna this afternoon.
EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19
Products appearing on EPA’s list registered disinfectant products have qualified for use against COVID-19 through the agency’s Emerging Viral Pathogen program.
Lori Vallow No Longer in KCCC Custody
The Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety announced late Wednesday that a woman of two missing children arrested on Kaua‘i is no longer in the custody of Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center.
Federal Jury Convicts Man of Fraud in Mortgage Debt Reduction Scheme
A Tennessee man involved in a fraudulent mortgage debt reduction scheme was found guilty of various counts of fraud by a federal jury in Honolulu.
State, Big Island February Rainfall Summary
Shifts in the North Pacific weather pattern produced unsettled conditions across the main Hawaiian Islands during the first half of February.
School Shooting Threat Scrawled on Bathroom Wall
Such messages bring with them the potential to be prosecuted under state and federal laws.
Coronavirus Prompts Emergency Proclamation From State
The disaster emergency relief period begins immediately and continues through April 29, 2020.
North Hawai’i Community Hospital to Host Job Fair
Appointments for on-site interviews are available. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Congress Looks at $8 Billion Coronavirus Package
The package is expected to pass easily through both houses of Congress and be signed by the president this week.
Merrie Monarch Festival to be Held as Planned
After the postponement of other festivals on O‘ahu like FESTPAC, the Merrie Monarch Festival office has been flooded with phone calls from people inquiring about the status of the Hilo-based tradition.
Idaho Team Arrives to Take Lori Vallow Back to Mainland
A mother of two missing kids arrested on Kaua‘i will return to Idaho this evening to face charges of desertion.
House Committee Created to Address COVID-19 Financial Impacts
As large events cancel due to COVID-19 concerns, Hawai‘i lawmakers plan to address the issue from an economic and financial standpoint.
New Champion Sought for annual Hawai‘i Big Tree Competition
The community is invited to find a new champion for the annual Hawai‘i Big Tree Competition. Submissions of undiscovered species as well as existing species will be accepted until May 31, 2020.
Ige Taps Glenn as Hawai‘i Chief Energy Officer
The legislation provides statutory authority for the CEO to lead the HSEO and guide the state to reach its clean energy and decarbonization goals.
House Sends Several High-Profile Bills to Senate Prior to Crossover Deadline
To date, the House has sent 355 bills to the Senate for consideration.
Police Arrest Kamuela Man for Credit Card Theft
South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a resort located on North Kaniku Drive in Waikoloa where a female victim reported her purse and its contents were stolen.
DOH Testing 3 for COVID-19, 1 on Big Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is currently awaiting COVID-19 test results from three individuals being monitored for the virus — one on the Big Island, Maui and O‘ahu.
South Kona Community Health Fair Set for Mid-March
More than 50 private, nonprofit and government organizations will be in attendance.
Fatal Crashes, DUI Arrests on the Rise
A fatal crash over the weekend has raised the number of fatalities to six this year.
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