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Micah Smith, an assistant U.S. attorney, and Judge Shanlyn Park, State of Hawaiʻi court judge, were introduced on Thursday to the US Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing to consider their nominations to the US District Court for the District of Hawai‘i.

Inada was charged with Negligent Homicide in the Second Degree (caused the death of another person by operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner) and Collisions Involving Death or Serious Bodily Injury.

Earthquake rates beneath the summit region increased overnight from less than 10 earthquakes per day to over 140 earthquakes in the last 24 hours.

So far this year, there have been 725 DUI arrests compared with 746 during the same period last year, a decrease of 2.7%.

The next week on the Big Island is packed full of events that the entire family can enjoy.

Matthew Runnells left Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida to work as Director for Hawai’i County’s Animal Control.

Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a blaze in Eden Rock around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

On Monday afternoon, the Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals recommended approval of an interim rule that restricts the movement of palm plants; decomposing plant material, such as compost, wood or tree chips; mulch; potting soil; and other landscaping products that may harbor CRB, from infested areas to non-infested areas.

Hōkūleʻa departed Hyde Street Pier Sunday morning for the next stop on the Moananuiākea Voyage: Half Moon Bay.

The HUD PRO Housing grant program aims to reduce barriers to affordable housing production by helping local communities address infrastructure challenges and land use and regulatory barriers.

The siren malfunctioned a day after the system successfully sounded during its monthly test, which occurs on the first business day of each month.

Five mariners were rescued by the Coast Guard and Moloka’i Fire Department early Tuesday morning after the vessel they were on ran aground off of ʻĪlio Point, Molokaʻi.

The Stars of Life program honors EMS first responders who have completed extraordinary acts of service for their patients, colleagues, communities or the EMS profession. Honorees from across the country will be recognized at the American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C. from November 5 through 8.

Firefighters were unable to immediately battle the blaze as a charged power line was down on the driveway.

“These grants are making sure Native Hawaiian organizations have federal resources to integrate Native Hawaiian culture into visitor experiences and drive sustainable tourism opportunities throughout the state,” said Sen. Schatz, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Lord has been with the County of Hawaiʻi for 15 years, serving the last three as managing director under Mayor Mitch Roth. Before serving as managing director, Mr. Lord was the business manager for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney and a Vehicle License and Registration Division manager. Lord will relocate to the mainland to be closer to his immediate family and those needing his care.

The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.

Cyrus Jabilona, 27, entered his guilty pleas to attempted manslaughter and felony abuse of a family or household member at the Hilo Circuit Court on Monday.

Mamone was last seen on the 1000 Block of Kaumana Drive in Hilo on Oct. 1 at 1 a.m. Mamone was initially reported as a runaway but due to her age, she is considered endangered.

The Park has been the center of a number of safety complaints over the past month, with many beachgoers citing that they were harassed or attacked by illegal campers in the area. An increased police presence has been necessary as a result.