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UPDATE: Paul Chew, 79, Found in Good Condition
Hawai‘i Island Police report that 79-year-old Paul D. Chew, who was reported as missing, has been located in Hilo. He is reported to be in good condition.
Gov. Ige Appoints HDOA Deputy Director
Gov. David Ige appointed Morris M. Atta to the role last week. The appointment will be effective as of Thursday.
Floating Lantern Ceremony Set for Aug. 25
The Fairmont Orchid resort along the Kohala Coast will host the ninth annual North Hawaii Hospice Floating Lantern Ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 25.
Kona’s Central Bark Dog Park Opens 5 Days a Week
Kona’s Central Bark Dog Park is extending its hours and is now open five days a week— Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Nēnē Hazing Pilot Project to Be Introduced on Kaua‘i
WS-Hawai‘i is conducting a one-year pilot project during the 2018-19 breeding season to minimize/prevent nesting of nēnē at the Hōkūala Timbers Resort.
TMT Supporters Hold Sign-Waving Event in Hilo
About 100 supporters participated in a Thirty Meter Telescope rally in Hilo along Kanoelehua Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 15.
HPD Arrests Man on Firearms, Drug Charges
HPD officers arrested and charged a 32-year-old Hilo man with an array of firearms and drug offenses stemming from an investigation concerning stolen vehicles.
Hawai‘i Island Road and Lane Closures: Aug. 17–23
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures for the week of Aug. 17 through Aug. 23, 2019.
HDOT Offers Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Data, Design
The contraflow will be open between 5:30 and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, according to a HDOT press release.
DLIR Launches New Unemployment Applications
Employers are now able to electronically file wage and tax data, make tax payments, update and make changes to their accounts, as well as view real time data.
Police Arrest Kamuela Man for Identity Theft
The Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) has charged a 32-Year-old Kamuela man following an identity theft investigation.
HPD Says Missing Persons Cases Not Connected
The Hawai‘i Police Department opened three missing persons cases involving the four girls, all between the ages of 12 and 17.
NCAPA Condemns DHS Public Charge Rule
The rule would deny lawful permanent resident, green card and visa applications to immigrants receiving public benefits or are considered likely to do so.
Hawaiian Eye Center Tips on Screen Time Impact
More than 12 million children in the US are treated by eye care specialists annually for a number of eye-related conditions.
Authors Question Legality of Hawai‘i Statehood
Three authors will offer new information on the illegalities and fraudulence regarding the statehood vote and why it should not have been accepted by the UN.
Access to Hawaiian Immersion Education Confirmed by State Supreme Court
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court affirms the constitutional framers’ intent to revive the Hawaiian language..
Waimea Waterline Work, Shoulder Paving Set
Goodfellow Brothers Inc. will conduct night work on a waterline and daytime shoulder paving along Māmalahoa Highway over the course of the next several weeks.
Man, Woman Suspected of Department Store Theft
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying two suspects in connection with a theft case at a large retail store in Kona.
HIEMA to Test New Sirens in East Hawai‘i
The State Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) will be testing newly-installed sirens on Hawai‘i Island from Thursday, Aug. 22 to Friday, Aug. 23.
