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DOH Rat Lungworm Disease Meeting Set for April 22
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will host an informational meeting about rat lungworm disease on Monday, April 22, at the North Kohala Public Library.
ʻImiloa to Present Wayfinding Documentary
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center will host the Hawai‘i Island premiere of a groundbreaking new documentary, “We the Voyagers: Our Vaka,” on April 18, at 7 p.m.
Nathaniel Receives Whatever It Takes And Then Some Award
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center honored Mike Nathaniel with the skilled nursing and rehab center’s 2018 Whatever It Takes And Then Some annual award.
Governor Surveys MCCC After Riot
Gov. David Ige, Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda and United Public Workers Union’s State Director Dayton Nakanelua all traveled to Maui on Tuesday.
Legislature Passes Kupuna Caucus Package
Hawai‘i House and Senate lawmakers approved four Kupuna Caucus bills, bringing total funding to over $20 million for elder services in the community.
HPD Participating in National Take-Back Day
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is reminding the public that Saturday, April 27, 2019, is National Take-Back Day.
REPORT: The Effects of Boosting Hawai‘i’s Minimum Wage
A new report found that if the minimum wage in Hawai‘i were to rise to $17 by 2024, the increase would give over 200,000 Hawai‘i workers and families a raise.
Compassion & Choices Clarifies Aid-in-Dying Process
Since Big Island Now’s last article on the Our Care Our Choice Act, it has been confirmed that aid-in-dying medication is available for all qualified patients.
Big Island Resident Named Volunteer of the Year
Big Island resident Niralyn Hocson was honored as Red Cross Volunteer of the Year for 2019 on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the University of Hawaii, Hilo.
Hawai‘i AG Declares Support For D.C. Statehood
Hawai‘i Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine in supporting Statehood for the District of Columbia.
PHOTO UPDATE: Helicopter Crashes in Sacred Falls Park
A helicopter under contract to the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) crashed Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in a gully in Sacred Falls State Park on O‘ahu.
Unprecedented Dairy Cow Rescue Effort Still Underway
More than 2,600 dairy cows needed to find new homes upon the closure of Big Island Dairy in Ōʻōkala on Hawai‘i Island.
Gov. Ige Signs Law Providing $60 Million in Relief for Big Island
Gov. David Ige signed HB 1180 HD1 into law, providing $60 million in relief to the Big Island.
Senators Welcome Interior IG’s Investigation Into Secretary Bernhardt
Senators welcomed the decision reached by the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of the Interior.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 8 through 14, 2019, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i Ranks Among Bottom 6 States for Economic Outlook
Hawai‘i ranks No. 23 for economic performance (1=best 50=worst) and No. 45 for economic outlook in the 12th Edition of Rich States, Poor States.
Celebration of Life Event to Be Held May 25
Hawai‘i Care Choices (formerly Hospice of Hilo) will hold this year’s Celebration of Life Lantern Floating event at Reed’s Bay on Saturday, May 25.
Sens. Hirono, Booker Reintroduce Access to Birth Control Act
Last week, Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and 15 of their Senate colleagues reintroduced the Access to Birth Control Act.
OHA Board Grants Internal Audit Extension
The OHA Board of Trustees approved an eight-month time extension for its internal audit to provide its independent auditor sufficient time to finish its work.
John Kahalioumi Announced Officer of the Quarter
The Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Associationrecognized Officer John Kahalioumi as their HISSPA Officer of the Quarter for Q1 2019.
