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Hawaii News

Merrie Monarch travelers again reminded of ‘Ohi‘a quarantine due to ROD

Movement of ‘Ohi‘a from Hawai‘i Island is Restricted HONOLULU—The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is reminding travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival this week that quarantine restrictions remain on the transport of ‘ōhi‘a from Hawai‘i island due to the ...

Inmate seriously injured in a hit-and-run after his escape

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER The Associated Press LIHUE — An inmate’s escape from a Hawaii jail was short-lived when a vehicle hit him as he was running away on a highway early Friday, authorities said. Matthew J. Ornellas Jr. was seriously injured in a hit-and-run soon after he ...