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Remains of Marines in Helicopter Crash Recovered

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed in the late evening hours of Jan. 14.

Honolulu to Hilo Motorcade Scheduled for the Late Senator Kahele

Upon its arrival in Hilo, the motorcade will pass through town, touring many sites that Senator Kahele was fond of or played a significant part of his childhood.

Export Training Program Available through DBEDT

HiSTEP-ERP will provide training programs to companies in Hawai’i to assist in expanding their export market development.

Over 550 Humpback Whale Sightings Off the Big Island

The first event of the 2016 Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count brought in a total of 552 volunteers on the Big Island, Kauai, and Oahu.

Two More Big Island Dengue Cases Confirmed

On Thursday, Feb. 4, a community meeting regarding the outbreak will take place at Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park’s Amphitheater.

Marines Helicopter Squadron Leader Fired Days Before Hawai’i Crash

The commander of the Hawai’i helicopter squadron was fired by a Marines General just days before two CH-53E helicopters crashed off the north shore of Oahu.

High School Students Learn ‘Mad Money’ Skills

Members of HFS Federal Credit Union’s marketing team presented seniors from St. Joseph School with a crash-course on decision making and budgeting.

Missing 85-Year-Old Woman Located

Luciana Flores returned to her home Monday morning. She was unharmed.

Siren, Emergency Alert System to Sound Test

Each month, the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency conducts siren testing in coordination with the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

FOLK to Host HWF Biologist for Marine Talk

Megan Lamson, a biologist and Program Director of the Hawai’i Wildlife Fund, will discuss marine debris and how to get involved.

Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 1-5

Various portions of roadway will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.

Na’i Aupuni ‘Aha Begins Monday

The presentations will not be open to the public or media, but it will be streamed online via Olelo Community Media.

Water Resource Management Commission Seeks to Fill Seat

Under the State Commission on Water Resource Management, exclusive jurisdiction and final authority over matters relating to the implementation and administration of the State Water Code is conducted.

Weekend Road Work

Two East Hawai’i lane closures will continue through the weekend as night and weekend work continues.

No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Russia Earthquake

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred north of Yelizovo, Russia.

Identities of Stolen Credit Card Users Sought

Credit cards stolen on Tuesday and Wednesday were later used at various Kona locations, including some with surveillance cameras.

Police Release Jan. 29 Warrants

The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.

Hawai’i CC Pālamanui to Host Community Campus Updates

It’s been nearly six months since Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui and the University Center, West Hawai‘i at Pālamanui opened its doors to the Kona community.

Hawai’i Tops Charts for ‘Well-Being’

Hawai’i was ranked the highest in nation for overall well-being.

Gabbard Urges Ige to Declare State of Emergency on Dengue

Under a state of emergency, State funds and assistance would be made available to the island
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