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Senator Concludes Review of UH Positions Targeted for Elimination
Sen. Donna Mercado Kim has completed a review of 121 positions at the University of Hawai‘i that had been considered for elimination.
Pāhala Transfer Station Closed for Remainder of March 22
The Pāhala Transfer Station will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, due to an unanticipated staffing shortage.
HPD Continues Search for Walter Gomes
Hawaiʻi police are continuing their investigation into an assault which occurred in Kailua-Kona on March 20 in which a woman sustained a single gunshot wound.
USPS May Relocate Kamuela Post Office
The United States Postal Service is considering relocating the Kamuela Post Office.
Hawai‘i Historic Preservation Division to Begin I Mua Mondays
Starting on April 8 and until further notice, the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division will institute I Mua Mondays.
$2.4M Released for Kona Hospital Reno
Gov. David Ige released $2.4 million in construction funds for renovations to the Kona Community Hospital.
What’s Up? Last Supermoon of 2019 Tonight
The third and final supermoon of 2019 will occur tonight, Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Pāhoa Suspect Charged With Stabbing at Hilo Medical Center
A 21-year-old Pāhoa man was charged for offenses stemming from a stabbing at the Hilo Medical Center yesterday morning. After conferring with prosecutors, detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigation Section charged Franklin Laney Allen Poulsen with attempted second-degree murder, one count of first-degree terroristic threatening, two counts of first-degree assault, and one count of […]
Hawai‘i Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year Event Set for March 29
The Hawai‘i State Capitol Building will be hosting the 2019 Hawai‘i State Youth of the Year event on Friday, March 29, 2019.
HDOT: HNL Passengers Should Get Dropped Off
Over the Spring Break travel season, the Department of Transportation Airports Division suggests drop-offs at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Bipartisan Legislation to Deliver Relief to Federal Employees Relocating for Work
Senators reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would provide certain civilian federal employees financial relief if they are relocated for work.
HPD Searching for Kona Shooting Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a shooting incident which occurred in the Kona District that left one woman seriously injured.
Puna Shooting Suspect Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder
Hawai‘i Island police report that the Puna shooting suspect has been charged with second-degree murder.
16 More MCCC Inmates Transferred to Halawa
Maui Community Correctional Center staff identified 16 additional inmates who participated in a smaller capacity in the March 11 disturbance at the MCCC.
Hawaiian Airlines LA Flight Returns to HNL Due to Passenger Scuffle
A mainland-bound flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, turned around midway due to two unruly passengers.
UPDATE: Honolulu Skylark Passes Away
Jacqueline Leilani “Honolulu Skylark” Rossetti, who spent more than 40 years in the broadcast media, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, in Honolulu at age 65.
March Declared Endometriosis Awareness Month
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i Island Mayor Harry Kim declared March 2019 Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Keʻei Transfer Station Green Waste Closed From March 22
The green waste site at Keʻei Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, March 22.
MISSING: Maya Nieves, 17, Hilo
Hawai‘i Island police are looking for Maya Nieves, 17-years-old, last seen in Hilo.
4 Injured in 3-Vehicle Collision in North Kona
A three-vehicle collision in North Kona injures four and closed Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway for several hours.
