Hawaiian Electric to launch new program as ‘last line of defense’ against wildfires
Just as its name suggests, the Public Safety Power Shutoff program, which launches July 1 in high risk areas on four islands incuding the Big Island, involves preemptively shutting off power in locations at high risk of fire, where high winds, low humidity and dry or drought conditions are forecast.
Former U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai‘i to host new show on social media platform X
Gabbard, also a U.S. Army Reserve member and 2020 presidential candidate who left the Democratic Party in 2022, said her show will offer stories and news about “the truth of what’s happening in our country and world but that those in power don’t what you hear.”
Hawai‘i woman trapped in Gaza one step closer to coming home
Ramona Okumura is one step closer to coming back to the United States after being trapped in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attack.
One of two security lines still down at Hilo Airport; arrive 3 hours early for Monday flights
Passengers catching a flight on March 13 at Hilo International Airport should arrive three hours early.
Hawai‘i DOT: Long lines expected Sunday at Hilo International Airport
One of two security checkpoints at Hilo International Airport is down. Because of that, travelers catching a flight Sunday morning, March 12, should arrive no later than two hours prior to their flight.
World Surf League boycotted by ‘Soul Surfer’ over transgender policy
Bethany Hamilton’s comments sparked uproar on social media.
Midweek Power Outage Affects More Than 2,000 Customers in Hilo
More than 2,000 electric customers in a portion of Hilo were without power for nearly two hours Wednesday night, July 13, because of a tree falling on power lines.
