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Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed Act 96, enacting a "Green Fee" to support environmental protection and disaster resilience, funded by an increased transient accommodations tax and newly applied tax to cruise ships.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A lost hiker was rescued from Nu'uanu Pali trail in Honolulu by the fire department, who responded within an hour and airlifted the hiker to safety without any injuries.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health investigates one confirmed and two potential travel-related Zika virus cases on Oʻahu and takes preventive measures to curb mosquito breeding.
Hawai'i Island Police warn of a parking violation scam in Kailua Kona involving a device called "The Barnacle" falsely placed on vehicles. Officer John Harvey is the contact for affected individuals.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The US Coast Guard escorted the sailing vessel Phoenix into Honolulu Harbor after its 25-day transpacific journey from Oregon with Oliver Widger and his cat.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Maui reopened after passing a health inspection, following a previous closure due to cockroach activity. The restaurant will continue working on pest control.
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash in Mililani, where HFD extracted one person using hydraulic tools. HPD and HESD also assisted on the scene.
Community & Society in ...
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Law celebrated 102 graduates in a ceremony emphasizing ohana and service, with Justice Ginoza addressing the new lawyers.
Parks & Nature in ...
Hawaii's DLNR opens applications for a project to salvage feral sheep near Daniel K. Inouye Highway, aiming to protect native ecosystems and improve road safety.
Weather & Environment in ...
Breezy trade winds in Hawaii will ease next week, with reduced showers and more sunshine forecasted. A low-pressure system is moving away, improving the weather during the holiday weekend.
Hawai‘i's DOH shut down Jade Palace Two in Kailua-Kona due to multiple health violations, including a cockroach infestation and poor food safety practices.
A military serviceman was arrested for a false bomb threat on a Hawaiian Airlines flight at San Diego International Airport, with the plane safely evacuated and no threat found.
Diamond Head State Monument will have additional closure dates in June for rockfall mitigation, affecting visitor access, with security and partial openings on certain dates.
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