#reminder

Hauling cargo or taking rubbish to the transfer station? Make sure it’s properly secured and covered

Police say the majority of roadside debris actually is not intentionally discarded; loose items or unsecured items can easily blow out of open-bed trucks, trailers or roof racks while in transit.

State: Make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes

Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds island residents to review insurance policies in preparation for upcoming 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1.

New federal ID mandate gets REAL in less than 3 weeks

Hawaiʻi County reminds residents that REAL ID requirement to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities goes into effect May 7, encourages Big Islanders to make sure they are compliant now.

Reminder: U.S. Postal Service recommended holiday mailing dates to and from Hawaiʻi

The Postal Service also urges customers to plan ahead and ship as early as possible during the holiday season.

Reminder: First UH president finalist public open house, forum today at UH-Hilo

Wendy Hensel will take questions from the public during a campus forum from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center. Community members can attend in person or via Zoom. Finalist Julian Vasquez Heilig will do the same next Tuesday.

Reminder: Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert to be live-streamed until 3:30 p.m. today

Amid the crisis after devastating wildfires swept across West Maui on Aug. 8, the unifying and healing power of mele (music) has summoned Maui’s celebrated recording artists, including Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano winners, and hula hālau to gather to help those impacted.

Reminder: Several star-spangled events planned on Big Island to celebrate July 4th

Fourth of July on the Big Island this year features several family-friendly events. Check out our list of star-spangled shindigs to celebrate with a blast.

Big Island police remind public about rules for service animals

A service animal is described as any dog specifically trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other disability.

Hauling Something? County Reminds Residents to Make Sure It’s Covered

If you’re hauling something in your vehicle, especially in trucks with open beds, it needs to be secured. Hawaiʻi County reminds motorists the only thing that can spill from a vehicle is clear water.