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Honoring National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The theme for this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2019 is, “Honoring Our Past, Creating Hope for the Future.”
Hawai‘i’s Most Infamous Crime: The Great Spam Heist
The series of Spam thefts in Hawaiʻi during 2017 have gone down in infamy among the most outrageous U.S. heists.
Obituary Notices: Week of April 14, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of April 14, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
UPDATE 1: Wind & High Surf Advisories Issued for Big Island
Winds east to NE 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph are expected across the South Kohala District on Big Island.
UPDATE 3: Aftershocks Expected After Hualālai Quake
Three aftershocks were recorded within an hour of the earthquake, including a magnitude-3.0 event approximately 11 minutes following the main shock.
Traffic Signal Repair Scheduled in Hilo, April 14
The traffic signal wiring at the intersection of Hualālai and Kinoole Streets in Hilo is scheduled for repairs on Sunday, April 14.
Farmers Win Water Battle With Corporation—for Now
Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz, Chair of Senate Ways and Means Committee, recently killed HB1326 HD2, referred to by its opponents as “the corporate water theft bill.”
Hawaiʻi Among Top States for Medicaid Reimbursements
Hawaiʻi paid nearly $3 per enrollee in prescription drug reimbursements between 2009 and 2018.
UPDATE 4: Winter Weather, Flood Advisory Cancelled
The Winter Weather Advisory for the summits has been cancelled, but flood, wind, high surf and small craft advisories continue for the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Department of Labor Director, Deputy Director Confirmed
Scott Murakami and Leonard Hoshijo have been confirmed as the director and deputy director of the Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
MISSING: Layne Tomlinson, 15, of Kea‘au
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 15-year-old Keaʻau boy who was reported missing.
HPD Asks Community to Support DARE
On April 18, help celebrate D.A.R.E.’s birthday by creating an event in your classroom and notifying local news media of your program’s success.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Military Bases
The READINESS Act of 2019 is legislation meant to protect military bases from extreme weather events by requiring them to prepare for environmental disasters.
UH Mānoa Explores Bias Against Micronesians
Micronesian people in Hawai‘i frequently face bias and discrimination from people they work with, according to a new study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
UPDATE 6: Flood Advisory Extended, High Surf Warning Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 1:15 a.m.
Mauna Loa Gets Some Snow
Mauna Loa as seen from the Volcano House in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Thursday, April 11, 2019
Demand for Electric Vehicles Outpacing Charging Infrastructure
Survey data released indicates that the current limited charging infrastructure is holding back the cultural transition away from internal combustion engines.
Data Shows Increase in Number of Farms, But Lower Market Value
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its 2017 Census of Agriculture on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Rep. Gabbard: Assange Arrest Sets Dangerous Precedent
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard issued the following statement in response to the arrest of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange in London by British police.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Close Digital Equity Gap
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, Patty Murray, and other U.S. Senate colleagues introduced legislation to close the digital gap facing communities across the country.
