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Legislature Funds Suicide Prevention Bills
The Hawai‘i Legislature has passed two important measures to help prevent suicide and to bring awareness to a disturbing increase in youth suicides in Hawaiʻi.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 15 through April 21, 2019, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
LOCATED: Joseph Johansen, 40, Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Department is looking for 40-year-old Joseph Johansen of Hilo who was reported missing.
HPD Investigating South Kona Shooting Incident
The Hawa‘i Police Department is investigating a shooting incident which occurred in South Kona on Sunday night.
ID Needed to Renew Driver’s License With Gold Star
When the time comes to renew your Hawai‘i Driver’s License, make sure you have all the required documents so there’s no delay in getting your license.
HPD Charges Pāhoa Woman for Several Offenses After Ramming Police Car
HPD reports that detectives have charged a 38-year-old Pāhoa woman for several offenses stemming from an incident in which she allegedly rammed a police vehicle.
Sen. Schatz Meets With Military Families at Pearl Harbor
Sen. Brian Schatz met with military families and officials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Monday, April 22, 2019.
Hawaiian Electric Releases Sustainability Report
The Hawaiian Electric Companies released their 12th annual Sustainability Report for 2018-19.
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service has announced a Small Craft Advisory for Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters on Monday, April 22, 2019.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, April 22–26
Temporary lane closures are scheduled for Monday through Friday, April 22 through 26, 2019.
Hilo Kids to Tour Coral Restoration Laboratory & Nursery
The 7th grade class of Hilo Intermediate will tour their coral restoration laboratory and nursery at their NELHA site in Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Dies as Result of Head-On Collision
Upon arrival, HFD first-responders found a deceased male motorcyclist as the result of a head-on collision with a Toyota 4Runner.
Obituary Notices: Week of April 21, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituary notices for the week of April 21, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Pāhoa Fire Destroys Vacant Home
Three engine companies responded to report of an active structure fire at 152711 Opakapaka St. in Pāhoa at 4:42 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019.
1,000 Feet of Illegal Lay Net Confiscated
A team of DOCARE officers inspected seven bags and found that four of them contained an estimated 100 undersized fish, as well as live coral.
Hawaiʻi Legislators Birth Midwifery Bill After 20-Year Gestation Period
The bill licenses midwives, exempts Native Hawaiian practices and provides task force for traditional birth attendants.
Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
The advisory is in effect for Alenuihaha Channel, and Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Kea‘au Middle Principal Receives School Leadership Award
One of two $2,000 cash awards went to semi-finalist Elna Gomes, principal of Kea‘au Middle School on the Big Island.
Hilo Transfer Station Shutdown After Discovery of Explosive Ordnance
Hawaii Island police are reporting the discovery of an explosive ordnance at the Hilo Transfer Station April 18.
Island Leaders Promote Global Goals, Local Action Day
As a United Nations Hub, Hawaiʻi will advance concrete initiatives and open-data platforms, scale successful models and build educational pathways…
