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Department of the Attorney General lays out concerns over legalizing marijuana in report and draft bill to Hawai‘i lawmakers

Since 2012, 24 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis.

Inmate at Big Island jail dies of suspected overdose

Hawai‘i Island police Capt. Rio Amon-Wilkins said officers responded to the jail at around 1 p.m. on Thursday following a report of two unresponsive men down in their cell.

Update: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

The National Weather Service in Honolulu says a large northwest swell causing the high surf will begin to gradually decline later today, with that trend continuing through the weekend.

Hawaiian Historical Society receives $25,000 from OHA to support education

Hawaiian Historical Society has received $25,000 from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as part of the Kākoʻo Grant Program awards. This award is intended to strengthen community organizations, like HHS, in order to strategically plan for the future of better serving its Native Hawaiian communities.

Yamashiro named Fifth Circuit Chief Court Administrator 

Kari Yamashiro’s appointment follows the retirement of longtime Chief Court Administrator David Lam.

Līhu‘e courthouse evacuated following bomb threat

The emailed threat appears to have originated from the same source responsible for the evacuations of several state capitols, including in Honolulu, throughout the nation.

Hawai‘i Water buys HOH Utilities assets on Kaua‘i

The purchase of HOH Utilities’ wastewater system assets on Kaua‘i marks the entry of Hawai‘i Water onto its fourth island.

2024 Sanctuary Ocean Count welcomes back koholā and volunteers

Volunteers must register in advance, and participation is limited for each Sanctuary Ocean Count site.

Wainiha slope stabilization work postponed

The closures were originally scheduled for Jan. 8 through Jan. 12.

Big Island woman is new deputy director for state Rehabilitation Services and Program Division

Sanna Muñoz was recently sworn in to her new position for the program, which is part of the new Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai on Big Island set to open PGA Tour Champions 2024 season

Forty-two legends of the game will tee it up at Hualalai Golf Course in Ka’upulehu-Kona on the Island of Hawai‘i, including six past champions.

Quadrantids meteor shower peaks tonight, ringing in new year with cosmic fireworks

The annual meteor shower that happens from the end of December to the middle of January peaks tonight, with up to 120 bright fireball meteors possible streaking through the center of the sky.

Emailed bomb threat empties state capitols across nation, including Hawai‘i

The Hawai’i State Capitol was evacuated and the building was searched by deputies along with its Special Operations explosive detection K-9 units.

Two Kaua‘i hospitals form partnership with Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.

On Jan. 2, Diagnostic Laboratory Services opened its outpatient Patient Service Center in the Kawaiola Medical Building at Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital. The Patient Service Center lab at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital will open in early 2024.

Screening machines down at Big Island airport results in long lines and delays

On Tuesday, lines at the airport snaked outside the building with travelers reporting waiting up to two hours before going through the Transportation Security Administration screening checkpoint.

Hawaiʻi credit union offering 7 free financial education webinars

The free webinars will be led by expert financial educators at Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union who will provide financial tips during interactive  lessons.

Health Dept. issues voluntary recall warning for select batches of powder infant formula due to potential contamination

Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections (sepsis) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes protecting the brain and spine).

New Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation provides hope for a brighter future for inmates and employees

In 2022, Gov. David Ige signed into law House Bill 2171, which became Act 278, re-establishing the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety as the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and transferring law enforcement functions to the new Department of Law Enforcement effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Valve replacement for Coco Palms Sewage Pump Station scheduled for Jan. 10

To accomplish the project, the work must occur during the late night/early morning hours when wastewater flows are at their lowest.

Volcano Watch: Kīlauea volcano’s most recent Southwest Rift Zone eruption was on New Year’s Eve 1974

HVO continues to monitor unrest in the summit and Southwest Rift Zone regions of Kīlauea, with increased rates of earthquakes and ground deformation indicating magma is moving in the area
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