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Hawai‘i DOH Approves 5th Medical Cannabis Dispensary
The Hawai‘i DOH has issued a formal notice to proceed to Cure Oahu after the dispensary completed laboratory testing requirements and passed final inspection.
Ocean View Man Charged with Firearms Offenses
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department reported that an Ocean View man was arrested and charged on Thursday, March 15, 2018, for an array of firearms offenses.
American Savings Bank Donates $65,000 to Scholarship Fund
American Savings Bank has donated $65,000 to the American Savings Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund.
HI Emergency Management Agency Appoints New Administrator
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Thomas Travis has been appointed to serve as administrator of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA).
WANTED: HPD Releases Current Bench Warrant List
The Hawai‘i County Police Department has released a current bench warrant list.
Hawai‘i Island Weekend Shoulder Closures
The State of Hawaiʻi DOT and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary shoulder closure on Saturday, March 17.
Puna District Crime Report: February 2018
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Puna Community Police responded to 12 burglaries, four vehicle thefts and two vehicle break-ins in the Puna District in February 2018.
A Round 4 the Kids Charity Golf Tournament
The Friends of the Children of West Hawaii will hold the second annual A Round 4 the Kids charity golf tournament on Saturday, March 24.
Two Decades of Tobacco Use Reduction Results in $1B Healthcare Savings
By reducing the number of youth, adult and pregnant smokers over the past two decades, Hawaiʻi saved $1 billion from 2000 to 2017.
Legislation Introduced to Create Regional Cesspool Task Forces
Rep. Kyle Yamashita (Maui) has introduced two resolutions to address Hawai‘i’s cesspool replacement problem.
Registration Open for Hawai‘i Wildfire Summit
The first-ever Hawai‘i Wildfire Summit will be held on May 2 through 4, at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on the South Kohala Coast.
Gov. Ige Appoints New Attorney General
Gov. David Ige has appointed Russell Suzuki to serve as Hawai‘i’s attorney General.
Hawai‘i County Mass Transit Agency to Hold Public Meetings
The Mass Transit Agency (MTA) is preparing a future master plan that will offer safe, reliable and accessible service to all users.
HPD Investigates Missing Evidence: Cocaine
Investigations were initiated after it was discovered that cocaine recovered as evidence was found to be lighter in weight than reported during initial recovery.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $54M From Tobacco Companies
In consideration for a release of past, present and certain future claims, tobacco manufacturers agreed to pay substantial monies to the settling states.
DLNR Seeks Interest for the Demolition of Existing Hotel & Construction of New Hotel
Banyan Drive may see a new hotel as the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Land Division, has issued a Request for Interest.
T.J. Maxx Hilo to Hold Grand Opening
Big Island residents visiting Prince Kūhiō Plaza have been noticing that T.J. Maxx has been under construction and on Thursday, March 15, 2018, the store will have it’s grand opening.
#NeverAgainHI to Announce ‘A March For Our Lives’ Route
A coalition of student leaders and community organizers who initiated #NeverAgainHI Campaign to End Gun Violence will announce their March 24 march route.
Gov. Ige Joins #NeverAgainHI Walkout at Pearl City High
Gov. Ige joined students at Pearl City High School to support their initiative to honor the students and teachers who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High…
Sen. Hirono Nominates 44 Hawai‘i Students to U.S. Service Academies
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono announced her nomination of 44 students to the U.S. military service academies for the Class of 2022.
