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Omaya Recognized as Officer of the Month
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Amy Omaya on Thursday, March 28, 2019, as the Officer of the Month for February.
DOE Lists 2019 Graduation Dates
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has listed its 2019 graduation dates for 64 schools statewide including public charter schools.
Dairy to Terminate Operations & Remove Cows From Confinement
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) entered into an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) with the owners of Big Island Dairy.
Hirono Secures Monthly Updates on Repairs to USS Arizona Memorial
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono secured a commitment from David Bernhardt to provide monthly updates on the status of dock repairs at the USS Arizona Memorial.
Vandals Strike Again at Kaniakapūpū
The Department of Land and Natural Resources reports that around Valentine’s Day, vandals carved a heart-shape into a wall at Kaniakapūpū.
HPD Responds to Report of Disorderly Male Near Kona Restaurant
Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a disorderly local male at the shoreline fronting a local restaurant establishment.
‘Game of Extremes’ Climate Workshop Set for April 3
This workshop is meant to be a fun way to learn about climate change, its impacts and how we can adapt.
Legislature Passes State Budget Bill
The House and the Senate approved a final version of HB 2 HD1 SD 1 CD1, the state budget bill, on Wedneday, March 27, 2019
HPD Searches for Hilo Robbery Suspect
The HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person whose image was captured on video surveillance in connection to a robbery in Hilo.
HPD Ask for Help in North Kohala Attempted Murder Case
HPD responded to the report of a person who appeared to be in distress in the Wainaia Gulch area near the 24-mile marker on Route 270 in the North Kohala.
Soldiers Give Back to Hilo
Joseph’s Storehouse in Hilo opened its doors to soldiers from 25th Infantry Division, giving them an opportunity to serve those in need in the Hilo community.
UPDATE 4: Kohala Middle School Lockdown Ends; Akoni Pule Opens
The Hawai‘i Police Department has confirmed that Kohala Middle School is on lockdown as of Wednesday, March, 27, 2019 at 12:16 p.m.
Special Committee on Climate Crisis Established
Sen. Brian Schatz will chair the new Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Local Volunteers Complete Pāhoa Roundabout Beautification Project
Malama O Puna, in conjunction with students from the Big Island Youth Challenge and the HPD, conducted a beautification project on the Pāhoa roundabout.
Senators Hold Oil Companies Responsible for Climate Change
Six Democratic senators have filed a brief arguing that major oil companies and producers have interfered and blocked action in Congress on climate change.
HFD Responds to Structure Fire in South Point
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Au Moku Place in Na‘alehu on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 2:47 p.m.
UPDATE: Big Shark Bites Big Island Paddler
NEW PHOTOS: A 75-year-old man received wounds to his leg in an apparent shark encounter.
Legislation Introduced for Women and Climate Change Act of 2019
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, introduced the Women and Climate Change Act of 2019.
Sen. Hirono Presses to Complete ALOHA Project on Time
Sen. Hirono, pressed Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert Wilkie to approve the pending lease for the ALOHA Project.
