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National Park Service Investigates Theft
Special Agents with the Nation Park Service Investigative Services Branch are investigating a theft of government property.
Puna District Crime Report: March 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Puna Community Police responded to 16 burglaries, 41 thefts and 11 assaults in the Puna District in March 2019.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of March 25, through April 3, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 21, motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service reports that a Small Craft Advisory is now in effect until 6 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019, for Big Island waters.
HDOT Installing Vehicle Height Limiter at Hilo Airport Parking Lot
HDOT Airports Division will be installing vehicle shelters over the parking lot entrance and exit lanes at Hilo International Airport.
OHA Supports Sen. Kahele’s Proposed Water Bill Compromise
The OHA Board of Trustees voted to support a water bill that represents a compromise that clears the way for resolution of a long-standing Native Hawaiian water rights issue
Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Hilo Woman’s Arrest
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has arrested and charged a 42-year-old Hilo woman with an array of property crime offenses.
EPA Requires Hawai‘i Property Owner to Close Illegal Cesspool
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) for failing to close a large-capacity cesspool.
Kurtistown Man Charged With Various Firearm Offenses
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 56-year-old Kurtistown man is in police custody charged on Thursday, April 4, with a variety of firearm offenses.
UH Receives $200K Grant to Support Energy & Sustainability Education Efforts
Johnson Controls Foundation has donated $200,000 to the University of Hawai‘i to support statewide sustainability education efforts.
Rat Lungworm Support Group Continues Meetings
Hilo Medical Center and Puna Community Medical Center are continuing community meetings with the Rat Lungworm (RLW) Support Group.
Maritime Heavy Weather & Hurricane Plan Informational Meetings Scheduled
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting informational meetings.
Legislation Introduced to Assist Veterans Through Immigration System
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) reintroduced a package of veterans’ bills.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to End U.S. Support for Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted in support of S.J.Res.7, a resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
AG: Rule Would Unlawfully Strip Residents of Food Stamp Benefits
Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 21 states and territories in opposing an unlawful Trump administration effort to strip residents of SNAP benefits.
Maui Woman, 81, Receives Probation for Stabbing
The Maui News reported that an 81-year-old woman received four years’ probation for stabbing a 55-year-old woman in a parking lot last year.
Senate Democrats Request DOI Data Suppression Investigation
Senators sent a letter to the Department of the Interior deputy inspector general requesting she investigate “the suppression of a F&WS Biological Opinion.
‘Aloha From Taiwan Day’ Proclaimed for April 10
Lt. Gov. Josh Green presented Michael Tseng with a proclamation proclaiming April 10, 2019, as “Aloha from Taiwan Day.”
Senators Postpone Decision on Bill Relating to Water Rights
A joint Senate Committee postponed decision making on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, on the controversial bill relating to water rights.
ACLU Hawai‘i Testifies on Director of Public Safety Nomination
The ACLU of Hawai‘i (ACLU) submitted comments on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, to the committee considering the nomination of Nolan Espinda to a second term.
