#April

State to collect unwanted pesticides from Big Island farms, commercial users

Drop-off events are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 in Kona and April 11 in Hilo. The deadline to register is March 14.

April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month

Agencies like Neighborhood Place of Puna cite factors like poverty and stress as possible contributors to families at risk of Child Abuse and Neglect.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

HDOT says a combination of increased enforcement of distracted driving laws and public education have been effective in reducing distracted driving, and ultimately, saving lives.