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$6M in Refunds Waiting to Be Claimed by Hawai‘i Taxpayers
Unclaimed federal income tax refunds totaling over $6 million may be waiting for an estimated 6,200 Hawai‘i taxpayers who did not file a 2014 federal return.
Rep. Hanabusa Comments on Trump, Jong-un Meeting
“These longstanding tensions involve many regional actors, main among them China, and we must be careful and measured in our negotiations.”
Sen. Hirono Comments on North Korea Talks
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on May 8 after the South Korean government announced that President Donald Trump will meet with Kim Jong-un.
UPDATE: Student Passes Out After Eating Pot Brownies
The responsible party, a 16-year-old male, was kept in custody and transported this morning to Hale Hoʻomalu Juvenile Detention Facility in Kapolei.
Hawai‘i Walmart Associates Receive $2M in Bonuses
Hawai‘i Walmart associates are receiving approximately $2 million in combined bonuses in their paychecks on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Non-Driving Hawai‘i County Seniors Encouraged to Get State ID
Seniors who no longer drive are encouraged to obtain state-issued identification cards— available through the Hilo, Kona and Waimea Driver’s License Offices.
UH Hilo Center Grows Oysters
Tanks full of ornamental fish and oysters are bubbling on the Big Island at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center.
House Finance Committee Proposes Sustainable Budget
The House Finance Committee passed out a proposed budget that is part of a sustainable economic plan based on general excise tax collections and projections…
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.8 New Guinea Quake
Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Mayor Kim Urges Passage of Little Fire Ant Bill
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim submitted a following letter to Sen. Mike Gabbard, chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
KTA Beer Sampling & Customer Appreciation Day
KTA Super Stores is offering three events this week that are open to the public.
Bill to Improve Emergency Alert System Moves Forward
The ALERT Act would improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the primary responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat.
UPDATE: HOVE Suspect Charged in Connection With Shooting Two Men
Hawaiʻi police are investigating an incident that took place in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates at residences in the 92-2100 block of Aloha Boulevard on March 5.
Focus Luncheon with Mayor Kim and County Leadership
Annual Focus Luncheon with the Mayor and County Leadership Welcomes Mayor Kim as Keynote Speaker; Includes Business Expo Open to the Public.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Receives State Funding
The Hawai‘i Army National Guard will receive $800,000 in Capital Improvement Project funds from the state to construct a warehouse facility on Hawai‘i Island.
Surfing Legend George Downing Dies
Surfing legend and environmentalist George Downing died Monday morning, March 5, 2018, at his home in East O‘ahu.
Science Camps Takes Students to Mars
Science Camps of America will hold a special Space Camp: Mission to Mars starting March 19.
House of Reps Passes Abandoned Vehicle Bill
Abandoned vehicles across the Big Island are always an eyesore, but help may be on the way.
Bill Limiting Telescopes on Maunakea Passes Senate 25-0
Hawai‘i Senate Bill 3090 SD2 passed the Hawai‘i Senate with a vote of 25-0 today.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: January 2018
Hāmākua Coast Police responded to five thefts, two burglaries, three criminal property damage incidents and two drug-related incidents in January 2018.
