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The recent Kauai flood is affecting families not only in terms of their housing and property needs, but also through lingering emotional reactions for many family members of all ages. The emotional aftershocks of the event are real and normal and can require time to process, and sometimes a helping hand of support. Local nonprofit Child & Family Service, CFS, is offering free, one-on-one counseling services to families impacted by the flood. According to Novelyn Hina... More>>
The two-year-old Kauai toddler found alone on the beach in Kapaa remains in Child Welfare Service custody Tuesday.
Mayor Kirk Caldwell will be joined by triathlete Lectie Altman, Hawaii Bicycling League Executive Director Chad Taniguchi, Honolulu Police Department Traffic Division Commander Major Ryan Nishibun and other city officials Wednesday to sign Bill 7 into law. Bill 7 was introduced by Councilmember Carol Fukunaga and bans 'drifting' and 'drift racing' on Oahu roadways. 'Drifting' led to the critical injury of Ms. Altman near the 2900 block of Tantalus Drive. The signing will take... More>>
Starting Monday, the H-1 freeway airport viaduct ramp and H-201 Moanalua Freeway will be closed nightly for repairs at the Middle Street overpass through Thursday.
When it comes to the 'transparency' of government spending, Hawaii is one of the worst states in the country. According to a new report from The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, Hawaii received an 'F' grade in the ranking, largely because the state's website hasn't been updated since 2016. California, Alaska and Wyoming were the only states to score lower than Hawaii. More>>
The Board of Water Supply continues work on a 12-inch water main break at Ward Avenue and Auahi Street. The work blocked the right makai-bound lane of Ward Ave. near Auahi St. Tuesday.
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation awarded a 400 million dollar contract Tuesday, twice as much as originally estimated. It is now "Nan Inc's" responsibility to re-locate utilities along the four mile stretch of road from Middle Street to Ala Moana Center. Our partners at "Civil Beat" asked HART why the budget doubled, and a spokesperson said the contract amount was not the same as the cost proposal but offered no ...
A thirty-three unit Waikiki building will soon represent a new start for some of Hawaii's homeless. The decision to buy property here was a strategic one. "Homeless are not going to move where they don't want to go. They're going to go to areas where they already are. Housing First is about housing those in areas where they already reside. So it's about housing them in Waikiki," Mayor Kirk Caldwell said. The 7.5 million dollar purchase is funded mostly by the U... More>>
A 73-year-old woman who died while snorkeling off Kapalua Bay Friday has been identified as Barbara Owens of Denver, Colorado. According to Maui police, her family said she became unresponsive about 200 feet offshore. A paddleboarder brought her back to shore in critical condition, and Owens died on her way to the hospital. More>>
The Department of Health warned the public Tuesday to stay out of the water in Alaialoa and Ka'oha'oha Gulches near Ookala on the Big Island. A damaged sewer-pipe spilled waste water from Big Island Dairy for about thirty minutes Sunday. An estimated thousand gallons of that reached the water. Warning signs have been posted. More>>
A Major Disaster Declaration for public assistance has been approved by President Trump to aid Kaua'i and O'ahu after severe storms, landslides and mudslides ravaged the islands between April 13-16th.
After being off-limits for the past few days the Arizona Memorial will re-open to visitors Wednesday. Meanwhile steps have been taken to create a new memorial at Pearl Harbor.
Images taken on Tuesday, May 8th, capture how intense the Kilauea eruption has been, especially for Leilani Estates residents.
From Hawaii County: Two new vents have opened up, prompting immediate evacuation orders.
Lawmakers, business innovators, and community advocates celebrated the passage of H.B. 2182 Tuesday, which sets the goal of “sequestering more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than the State produces as quickly as practicable, but no later than 2045.” “We are excited for the passage of this bill because it demonstrates that combating climate change and protecting Hawaii’s environment promotes Hawaii’s economy and protects Hawaii’s taxpaye...
Rescue specialists and county officials responded to an incident involving an Airborne Aviation helicopter that made an emergency landing in Lumahai on Tuesday. The single pilot aboard did not sustain any injuries. According to preliminary reports, the Airborne Aviation helicopter, which is contracted by the County of Kauai to assist in flood recovery operations had just completed its transfer of refuse that was collected from residents in the impacted Wainiha-Haena area. The... More>>
As the world watches Kilauea's eruption, many people are for the first time hearing the name Pele. Who is she and why are people talking about her? Pele, in Hawaiian culture, is the goddess of fire, lightning, wind and volcanoes and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. She goes by "Madame Pele" or "Tutu
Charter School Closures Update as of May 8, 2018: Kua o ka la New Century Public charter school and Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science Public charter school will be closed this week due to the volcanic activity and are scheduled to reopen on Monday, May 14, 2018.
Hawai'i County Civil Defense reports 35 structures completely destroyed, and 26 of those structures were homes.
With 35 structures destroyed by lava from the Kilauea eruption, many want to know how to help out.
Lava and hazardous fumes continued to spew on Hawaii's Big Island, days after the Kilauea volcano erupted.
Hawaii Gov. David Ige says he has called the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Authority to tell officials that he believes the state will need federal help to deal with the erupting volcano that has spewed lava from fissures and prompted evacuations.
HALAWA: Traffic on H1 EB before Radford overpass due to an accident. Multiple vehicles moved to the right shoulder, but volume is backed up to Kaimakani overpass.
Army officials have opened at least twelve child-on-child sexual assault cases at Schofield Barracks in the past TEN years.
A memorial for World War II Veterans in the Pacific is one step closer to reality. The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill co-introduced by U.S. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa on Monday. The memorial will be built and designed by Pacific Historic Parks. The non-profit based in Honolulu will coordinate efforts with the National Park Service and no federal funds will be used.
Memories of the 2004 Manoa stream flood are still vivid for Honolulu Councilmember Ann Kobayashi. "It was just so much rain, the stream was not cleared enough so the water kept pouring out it. It was backed up there was a car in a tree," Kobayashi said. Kobayashi hopes that it will never happen again. Legislative aid Tom Heinrich says the biggest problem is at Woodlawn Drive bridge. "One of the main characteristics of that area is that the ...
PUNALUU: At Puhuli St., Kamehameha Highway is being contra-flowed through one lane at a time. According to the City and County of Honolulu a prior accident Tuesday morning knocked down hydrant and utility pole. Over 300 Hawaiian Electric customers are out of power in the Punaluu area. More>>
Governor David Ige spent the afternoon with community members and volunteers in Pahoa today at Pu'uhonua 'O Puna, an information center established by Big Island Civil Defense at Sacred Hearts Church. "We just want to keep everyone safe and continue to look at what we can do to prepare as you know we don't believe this is the end of it. Geologists still sat the rift zone is still inflated so we continue to be vigilant and be prepared," Governor Ige said. The Governor confi...
Maui's first large scale Photovoltaic solar project went on-line over the weekend. It's a more than eleven acre project on Haleakala Ranch land near Maui Research and Technology Park in Kihei. According to Maui Electric buying the power from Kenyon Energy allows them to pass on savings to customers. Another Kenyon Energy solar project in West Maui is expected to go online later this month. More>>
Based on recommendations by the "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention" Walmart is tightening its policies on opioid prescriptions by limiting the length of prescriptions to seven days or less and dropping to a dosage of "Morphine" at fifty milligrams per day. To prevent fraud, Walmart is also requiring prescriptions to be filled out electronically. CDC reports higher dosages of opioids are more likely than deaths caused by... More>>
34-year-old Jenna Johns of Salt Lake City, Utah died Saturday after being hit by falling rocks on the Makaua Hidden Valley hiking trail near Kaaawa. The Honolulu Medical Examiner confirms that she was pregnant. More>>
(Image: File)Honolulu Police are searching for a man who threatened a woman with a knife on April 27, 2018. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. at a building on King street near Keeaumoku. The man got into an elevator with the woman where he threatened her. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 955-8300. More>>
Road constructionThe State held a groundbreaking ceremony for a project along the H-1 freeway Monday. Director of the Department of Transportation, Jade Butay, says the department has started pavement work between Pearl City and Halawa, the most heavily used stretch in the state, on average seeing nearly a quarter of a million vehicles per day. The project's purpose is to reinforce the concrete and to make the ride smoother, as an added bonus it will widen the eastbound shoulder lane betwe... More>>
First Hawaiian Bank is starting an 'Aloha for Hawaii' fund to support recovery efforts on Kauai, East Oahu and on the Big Island. Donations can be made at any First Hawaiian Bank. All proceeds will go towards The Salvation Army. The funds will support efforts to provide water, shelter, food, clothes and emotional support to those affected by the recent volcanic activity and flooding. More>>
Now is the time to make sure you're prepared for natural disasters. Allstate agents are holding "Disaster Preparedness Week" by giving away one thousand free starter disaster kits stuffed with emergency supplies like blankets, a first-aid kit, masks and collapsible water bottles. Many Puna residents had to leave everything behind when they evacuated. The goal is to encourage more people to plan ahead and have kits ready to go. Marc Dixon, an A... More>>
At least 35 homes, businesses, other structures destroyed by lava. Island News has been showing you how people were given a chance to briefly return to their homes within Leilani estates to gather their belongings. 'Woody' Keahi Nelson never got the chance. "Ever since I was a child my mother told me we live near the volcano," Nelson said. Nelson says he knew their home on Luana Street could be affected by lava someday, but he never imagined this. ... More>>
Is there anything that can help protect the average person from the volcano eruption's dangerous sulfur gas? The lava and earthquakes are the obvious dangers during the lava threat... but the long-term danger is the air. In high concentrations, fumes from the volcano eruption cause chronic health problems, and in extreme cases, could even kill. The first warning will come from your nose. Dr. Alvin Bronstein, Chief of the Emergency Medical Services, says that one will immediately k... More>>
A dramatic drop in Hawaii's homeless population. For the second year in a row, the number goes down statewide by nearly 10%.
The new operating hours for visitation at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily until further notice. In addition, Kilauea Visitor Center has resumed normal operating hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Jaggar Museum has resumed normal operating hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Hawaii Pacific Parks Association stores within each facility have also resumed normal operations. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park partially reopened Sunday with limited services...
The Hilo Post Office reopened Monday. It closed Friday following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake which caused structural damage to the building. Residents evacuated in Puna and Pahoa are advised to pick-up their mail at the Pahoa Post Office while their neighborhoods remain closed.
The fifty to sixty thousand gallons of fuel stored at the Puna geothermal venture plant are going to be moved out of the Leilani Estates area, a decision made by the State and County due to the lava threat. The plant is on Pohiki road near one of the fissures inside the subdivision. Pentane is a flammable substance and residents have been worried what would happen if the lava reached the storage tank "That amount of fuel stored obviously when you have that's combusti... More>>
No mask sold in stores protects from the extremely dangerous volcanic gases that are being released from the current volcano eruption.
On Tuesday Mayor Caldwell will announce the City's acquisition of an eight-story, 33-unit building at 436 Ena road in Waikiki. The building will be used to provide affordable housing to low and moderate-income households. Councilmember Kymberly Pine, Director of Community Services Pamela Witty-Oakland, Director of Land Management Sandy Pfund, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing Marc Alexander, and representatives from the Waikiki Neighborhood Board will be... More>>
Twelve spewing lava outbreaks surfaced in Leilani Estates destroying at least 35 structures.
The Red Cross offers important safety tips for families in case of an earthquake
For the second year in a row, the number of homeless residents in Hawaii has decreased, based on the annual Point in Time count report.
For Disaster Preparedness Week, local Allstate Agents and the Red Cross started giving away 1,000 disaster kits across the state to help residents and communities.
Courtesy: MECOMaui's first large-scale photovoltaic solar project came online over the weekend. The more than 11-acre project's located on Haleakala Ranch land near the Maui Research and Technology Park in Kihei. Maui Electric says it's buying the power from Kenyon Energy and passing its savings on to its customers. Another Kenyon Energy solar project, in West Maui, is expected to come online later this month. More>>
Drone video taken over Leilani Estates shows just how extreme the conditions are after Kilauea's eruption.
Hawaii native and second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, Kolten Wong, reaches out to the public to help those on the Big Island affected by Kilauea's eruption.
As lava crawled down Leilani Road in a hissing, popping mass, Cheryl Griffith stood in its path and placed a plant in a crack in the ground as an offering to the Native Hawaiian volcano goddess, Pele.
Walmart's tightening its opioid prescription policies based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The company's limiting the length of opioid prescriptions to seven days or less and the dosage to 50 morphine milligrams equivalents per day. It's also requiring prescriptions be filled out electronically to prevent fraud and minimize error. The CDC reports higher dosages of opioids are more likely to lead to overdose deaths. More>>
Hundreds of Leilani estates residents that were evacuated got the green light to retrieve items from their homes.
Lawyers for and against a soldier accused of planning to bomb Hawaii are set to meet with a judge today. Sergeant Ikaika Eric Kang pleaded not guilty on terrorism charges in federal court last summer. On July 8th -- the Kaiser high school graduate and Waipahu resident allegedly swore pledge of loyalty to a leader of Isis. Kang received an Islamic state flag in return. Undercover FBI photos released appear to show Kang kissing the Isis flag. Kang was arrested that same d...
Reporters went live this morning outside of Leilani Estates just before residents were given the go-ahead to enter the neighborhood.
Army officials now acknowledge they've investigated reports of child-on-child sexual assaults at Schofield Barracks.
Many are looking for housing around Hawaii, but right now dozens of government homes sit empty and unused, just like they have been for the past decade.
The state Department of Education says all public schools on the Big Island will be open on Monday, May 7, and operate on normal schedules. All school bus transportation will also be in operation. Hawaii State Department of Education says its structural engineers performed site inspections at all public schools in the Hilo-Waiakea and Kau-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Areas over the weekend and found no significant structural damage from recent earthquake activity. “... More>>
Haumea coincides with this month's Asian-Pacific Amerian Heritage Month.
A home is probably the most expensive thing most of us will ever own. Insurance agent Marc Dixon is surprised that people make some common mistakes when it comes to protecting their home, like not understanding their policies. He says many people assume everything is covered. Over the years he's had to deliver some disappointing news to some people who wrongly though they were covered for everything, like flood or earthquake damage, "Reactions range from, oh man ... More>>
On top of their list of items that definitely had to go... her pets.
Hundreds of Leilani Estates residents that evacuated got the green light to retrieve items from their homes.
According to the Hawaii Department of Health, there are no masks sold in stores that will protect Hawaii Island residents from the dangerous gases being released from the Kilauea volcano eruption, this according to a statement released Sunday afternoon. "No commercial mask sold in stores available to the general public, including those known as N-95, dusk mask, or others, protect against sulfur dioxide," the DOH says. "First responders require special masks and tr...
She is a teacher at Pahoa Elementary School, and also a single mother of two children.
(Image: File)Honolulu police and fire personnel are responding to a vehicle fire near Keaau Beach Park that has closed down Farrington Highway in both directions.
Scientists at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center are used to monitoring seismic activity and water level data everyday, but now there's a heightened sense of urgency. Geophysicist Victor Sardina says there is more risk of a big earthquake because of all the volcanic activity on Hawaii Island. On Friday there were 700 earthquakes, but he says the magnitude 7.9 quake that shook the island may have been the "big one."
Candidates in all political campaigns addressed future plans for Hawaii.
A number of Puna Native Ikaika Marzo's videos have garnered national attention since the first explosive fissure sprung up on Thursday.
The event is still evolving, the volcano still has magma within its chambers.
A DOCARE officer estimates the turtle’s shell as at least 80 centimeters in size.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the County of Kauai announces modifications to the limited access for residents of Wainiha and Haena to Kuhio Highway (Route 560) between Waikoko and Wainiha. HDOT initially made the single lane route available to local traffic only on Friday, May 4, 2018. This availability is on a set schedule for the safety of those needing access to the areas of Wainiha and Haena isolated by the April 14 flooding as well as the crews continuing to... More>>
The programs provide access to cash via special loan programs or relief on existing Bank of Hawaii loans through loan extensions or forbearances.
Project Vision Hawaii is hosting a mother's day event at The Institute for Homeless Services on Friday, May 11th from 2 to 5 p.m. Every woman will receive a flower from Rainforest. "We will be making mother's day cards, providing spa treatments and appreciating mamas," says Project Vision Hawaii manager Elizabeth "Annie" Valentin. If you are interested in donating spa items, drop them off at 1110 Nuuanu Ave above Fête (restaur...
The odor is similar to rotten eggs.
A Maili man's love for the ocean fueled his passion to build custom boards that fit surfers to a T.
Experts say the size of an eruption has to do with the type of magma involved.
The lava emergency on the Big Island comes as the flooding situation on Kauai and Oahu is far from over. That's two major disasters and three relief operations on three islands. The Red Cross opened two shelters on Hawaii Island Thursday on an hour's notice, housing 66 people. The number grew to over two hundred as of noon on Friday.
Access into one part of lower Puna is off limits.
This collection of videos shows the magnitude of the Big Island eruptions and earthquakes.
Home construction is on the rise in Hawaii. According to one large construction firm, residential construction is up 21 percent since 2017. Looking to upgrade your home? Atlas Construction, a fourth-generation, design/ build contractor and family-run business, says the average home improvement project in Hawaii is $50,000. It says it's seeing many more new home projects - from one room upgrades to entire homes - which is why the Atlas Construction Spring Home and Garden S...
Important social media updates.
Residents in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivisions are being evacuated as lava rips through their neighborhoods.
Homes destroyed and mandatory evacuations underway as lava erupts in the lower Puna area of the Big Island.
PETA advises that animals must be kept indoors in the interim and could die if abandoned during the evacuation. Residents in areas affected by dangerous sulfur dioxide gas and falling ash should keep animals safe indoors with them. Puna residents are also advised to be ready with leashes, harnesses, carriers, medication, and food to be ready to flee at a moment's notice. Any person who intentionally abandons animals may be prosecuted. PETA urges residents t... More>>
Residents who evacuated their homes in Leilani Estates last night are frustrated police won't let them back into the subdivision. Big Island police and the Hawaii National Guard are blocking off access into the area. Neil Valentine is a longtime resident of Leilani Estates who is worried his home has been consumed by lava. When asked what his reaction was a video showing lava spewing near his home he expresses heartbreak. "My wife and I have been married going on twenty... More>>
Photos taken by the United States Geological Survey-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory show the beginning of the eruption on Kilauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone. More>>
Buildings are now required safety evaluations. Another option: fire sprinklers.
A transportation lifeline for isolated residents on Kauai’s north shore look forward to a bit of relief on Friday.
Both lawmakers have been through this situation before.
All members of the House and Senate stood together in one room for their final day of work at the State Capitol this session.
Naulu Trail, parts of Napau Trail and adjacent wilderness in Kilauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone have been closed to the public due to unstable volcanic activity.
The American Heart Association and Kamiloiki Elementary teamed up on Jump Rope for Heart day, raising over $13,000.
Feel overwhelmed at times by all your expenses?
Avoid raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada.
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the Big Island, southeast of Volcano.
A homeless man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend at an encampment in Nanakuli.
Residents in lower Puna remain on alert, as officials prepare for a possible eruption along the east rift zone of Kilauea volcano.
Cracks in the pavement closed a section of the Pahoa Pohoiki Rd. between Highway 132 and Leilani Avenue.
Residents in Aiea now have additional healthcare options.
Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokule'a, hauled out of the water at Sand Island Wednesday. Members of the Polynesian Voyaging society can examine the extent of damage to its hull after running a-ground between Milolii and Kawaihae two days ago.
Toyota Hawaii and Leeward Community College are partnering-up, offering students a new technical education program.
Touching lives and bringing cheer through the simplest of ways, the rubbah slippah.
Big changes may be coming to Ala Wai Golf Course.
Kailua's Mokulua Islands attracts thousands, many even venture out to admire the area up close but as beautiful as it is, lifeguards say it can be a breeding ground for danger.
The State also continues to fund doctors for medical assistance in Wainiha.
The HCDA has agreed to transfer land ownership of multiple Kakaako parks, some roadways, and the Children's Discovery Center to the City.
After discovering a crack in one of the plane's windows, the crew makes an unscheduled landing in Cleveland.
Hawaii Gas crews have been helping those on Kaua'i by restoring propane service for customers and donating propane gas, one of the most critical items for those affected by the flooding.
The Kona Historical Society says the young donkey that lived on the Kona Coffee Living History Farm has been killed by an apparent stray bullet fired from a nearby property.
AP Photo/Manuel Balce CenetaPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday hired a veteran attorney who represented Bill Clinton during his impeachment process as the White House shifted to a more aggressive approach to the Russia investigation that has reached a critical stage.
Looking for a little taste of Mexico? Check out these five great local spots.
Hawaii Island hit hit with earthquakes again Wednesday.
Upper Manoa Road will be closed to cars and pedestrian traffic Wednesday, between the intersection of Wa'akaua Street and the Lyon Arboretum, while Hawaiian Electric Crews upgrade power distribution equipment.
Congratulations to the Manoa Elementary School robotics team for receiving the 2018 excellence award at the Vex Robotics World Championships in Kentucky. It's given to the team with the most well-rounded robot in each division of the competition, and recognizes the team for its positive impact and dedication in the stem community. The event is the largest robot competition in the world, and draws teams from the U.S., Canada, China, and the UK.
Lawmakers are working to get as many bills down to a final vote for this legislative session. A pesticide bill passed both chambers on Tuesday. The bill would ban Chlorpyrifos, a type of pesticide chemical. It requires disclosure of who is spraying what chemicals and where. It also creates buffer zone of 100 feet around schools where no one would be able to spray chemicals during school hours.
Goodbye "Boy Scouts." Hello "Scouts BSA."
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will conduct anti-terrorism force protection training exercises Wednesday, May 2 and Thursday, May 3 from about 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On May 2, Halawa Gate will close temporarily during the drills. Non-essential traffic are advised to avoid the area. Vehicles requiring inspection should use Kuntz Gate instead. During both days, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will use the "Giant Voice" mass notification system to broadcast exercise ann...
(Image: File)A 7-year-old male pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in the Kumumao area of Mililani Tuesday night. A 73-year-old woman was operating a 2005 multipurpose Hyundai and was traveling west when the pedestrian ran south from a driveway onto the roadway. The pedestrian was struck at a low speed where he fell and hit his head on the pavement. The pedestrian was transported to Queen's Medical Center in critical condition. Speed and alcohol wer...
(Image: File)A federal jury found a Kaneohe man guilty of drug trafficking today. 54-year-old Douglas Farrar faces 20 years in prison for each of four trafficking counts. Hawaii's U.S. Attorney says Farrar conspired with others to purchase large amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine from California and ship the drugs to Hawaii. One of the shipments seized by federal agents had thirty-two pounds of methamphetamine and four kilograms of cocaine inside. The crimes took place in 20... More>>
Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee Rowena Akana is under investigation for accepting more than seventy-two thousand dollars from Hawaiian heiress Abigail Kawananakoa and for failing to report the gifts by the legal deadline. The complaint claims Kawananakoa's money helped pay legal bills for Akana as stated in a lawsuit filed by other board members. Akana is also accused of using trust money for personal expenses. Akana told our partners at "Civil Beat...
State crews completed a four-day clean-up of the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Tuesday. Debris such as wood and plastics from the April 13th flood filled 18 large dumpsters during the clean-up. The State Department of Land and Natural Resources completed the work after bids from private contractors came in too high or did not have proper paper work.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, DLNR, reports that their fast growing coral restoration project is working. Their process includes merging tiny pieces of the same coral, allowing it to grow into a much bigger piece within ten months. The average growth of a large piece of coral is just one centimeter per year. "Changes are happening too fast. We've got a lot of people living on the islands, we're putting a lot of things in the water, we're overf...
City and County crews will be working on sidewalk improvements along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki.
Kilauea Volcano's Pu'u O'o crater floor collapsed Tuesday, and now Hawaii County is warning residents of lower Puna to remain alert of a possible outbreak of lava. According to scientists at the Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory, the collapse has triggered increases in earthquake activity and deformation along a large section of the rift zone. The USGS website reports a magnitude 4.2 earthquake happened just offshore of Pu'u O'o shortly after 2:30 a.m., there was no tsunami risk. M...
The Department of Public Works Buildings Division is reminding residents affected by the flood that property damage under $10,000 does not require a building permit for repairs. According to the Building Code, Chapter 12 Section 105.2, a building permit is not required for repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts or existing work with similar material for the purpose of maintenance, and which do not aggregate over $10,000 in valuation in any twelve month period, ...
Hawaii Red Cross volunteers on Kauai and Oahu are continuing to meet with residents affected by the recent floods to ensure that immediate emergency needs are met. Last week, Kauai Red Cross volunteers were at a community meeting at Koloa Neighborhood Center on Monday to distribute relief items and provide information on accessing Red Cross services. Red Cross volunteers will be at community meetings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Anahola Clubhouse and on Thursday...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii (MADD Hawaii) and Toyota Hawaii honored nine Honolulu Police Department officers and a deputy prosecuting attorney in their efforts against drunk driving, just one day before state lawmakers passed Kaulana's Bill.
Senators and representatives also voted to prohibit licensed professional counselors from attempting to change the sexual orientation of minors.
AP Photo/Chris CarlsonHawaii lawmakers are passing a measure that would ban sunscreen containing oxybenzone in an effort to protect coral reefs.
Are late nights, beer flights, and greasy delicious food your idea of a good time?
A Cancer diagnosis is devastating at any age. But when it's Ovarian Cancer, and you're trying to start a family, it can be crushing.
(Image: File)A 76-year-old man taken to the emergency room in critical condition after crashing his golf cart into a building. It happened Monday around 8:30 a.m. on Hekaha Street. Honolulu Emergency Medical Service says paramedics treated him at the scene before taking him to the hospital.
Up to the minute changes, video and live reports added here.
Up to the minute changes, video and live reports added here.
The two-year-old Kauai toddler found alone on the beach in Kapaa remains in Child Welfare Service custody Tuesday.
The two-year-old Kauai toddler found alone on the beach in Kapaa remains in Child Welfare Service custody Tuesday.
Starting Monday, the H-1 freeway airport viaduct ramp and H-201 Moanalua Freeway will be closed nightly for repairs at the Middle Street overpass through Thursday.
Starting Monday, the H-1 freeway airport viaduct ramp and H-201 Moanalua Freeway will be closed nightly for repairs at the Middle Street overpass through Thursday.
Leilani Estates residents heartbroken thinking of what could have happened to their home.
Leilani Estates residents heartbroken thinking of what could have happened to their home.
Check out The Surf Pig, a new restaurant in Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue. The Surfing Pig offers an elevated menu of Kono’s specialized 12hr slow-roasted pork, with variations of new creations of slow-roasted meats, small plates, and savory entrees. The new restaurant serves hand-crafted cocktails at the full serviced bar.
Check out The Surf Pig, a new restaurant in Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue. The Surfing Pig offers an elevated menu of Kono’s specialized 12hr slow-roasted pork, with variations of new creations of slow-roasted meats, small plates, and savory entrees. The new restaurant serves hand-crafted cocktails at the full serviced bar.
Hawai'i County Civil Defense reports 35 structures completely destroyed, and 26 of those structures were homes.
Hawai'i County Civil Defense reports 35 structures completely destroyed, and 26 of those structures were homes.
Baby born in a Chipotle parking lot gets a big surprise and this Morning's Shakas.
Baby born in a Chipotle parking lot gets a big surprise and this Morning's Shakas.
A two-year-old toddler is in state custody this morning after police found her alone on the beach in Kapa'a. Police say on Sunday the child was found alert with no signs of injury. She's now being cared for by "Child Welfare Services." So far no arrests have been made.
A two-year-old toddler is in state custody this morning after police found her alone on the beach in Kapa'a. Police say on Sunday the child was found alert with no signs of injury. She's now being cared for by "Child Welfare Services." So far no arrests have been made.
Good Morning Hawaii, Paula Akana joins us for the early morning report near the latest fissure eruption on Hawaii Island
Good Morning Hawaii, Paula Akana joins us for the early morning report near the latest fissure eruption on Hawaii Island
After discovering a crack in one of the plane's windows, the crew makes an unscheduled landing in Cleveland.
After discovering a crack in one of the plane's windows, the crew makes an unscheduled landing in Cleveland.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday hired a veteran attorney who represented Bill Clinton during his impeachment process as the White House shifted to a more aggressive approach to the Russia investigation that has reached a critical stage.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday hired a veteran attorney who represented Bill Clinton during his impeachment process as the White House shifted to a more aggressive approach to the Russia investigation that has reached a critical stage.
Goodbye "Boy Scouts." Hello "Scouts BSA."
Goodbye "Boy Scouts." Hello "Scouts BSA."
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