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Governor releases $8.1M for watershed protection, management 30 May 2012 | 11:43 pm
MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $8.1 million for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that protect and manage Hawaii’s watershed and water resources. “...
State releases report on zipline fatality; KapohoKine responds 30 May 2012 | 07:54 pm
MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) has completed its investigation of the Sept. 21, 2011 zipline accident that cl...
Reward of up to $30K offered in Puna papaya destruction cases 30 May 2012 | 05:37 pm
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in helping farmers protect their crops. On June 30, 2010, and again on July 19, 2011, many acres of papaya trees were cut down on Alohilani Ro...
Police identify man wanted for questioning in connection with stabbing in Kailua-Kona 30 May 2012 | 11:47 am
Big Island police have identified a man wanted for questioning in connection with a stabbing last week in Kailua-Kona. Police are looking for 29-year-old Tommy Eugan Howard. He is described as Africa...
Fire hydrant test on West Kawili Street Wednesday (May 30) 30 May 2012 | 11:04 am
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test at a hydrant along West Kāwili Street on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The affected area may experi...
EPA public hearings on proposed haze plan (June 1) 30 May 2012 | 10:13 am
MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host two public hearings on the proposed Clean Air Act Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan for Hawaii – May 31 in Kahului, Maui and June 1...
Hualalai Road to be one lane in North Kona due to road work 30 May 2012 | 09:46 am
From Wednesday through Thursday (May 30-31), the existing roadway at the Hualalai Road and Mamalahoa Highway intersection will be resurfaced. A one-lane road closure will be in effect during the 7:30 ...
Average gas prices in Hawaii fall 2.4 cents the past week 30 May 2012 | 02:39 am
Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.49/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.6 cents per gallon in...
Case hosting West Hawaii pau hana (May 30) 29 May 2012 | 10:25 pm
MEDIA RELEASE Ed Case, candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat, is hosting up-close-and-personal Pau Hana statewide community events, including one in West Hawaii: * Pau Hana with Ed – West Hawaii 5-6...
Winners of 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 29 May 2012 | 10:20 pm
MEDIA RELEASE Announced Sunday, May 27 in Honolulu, the winners are: * Album of the Year “Kuanaloa,” Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele) Kuana Torres Kahale and Dave Tucciarone, producers * Anth...