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Honoka‘a Resident Swindled in Phone Scam
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning island residents to be aware of a telephone scam soliciting money to bail relatives out of jail.
VIDEO: Hirono Leads in Fight to Protect Healthcare for Millions of Americans
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono led the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in urging swift passage of a resolution urging the Department of Justice to defend the Affordable Care Act.
Maunakea Skiing/Boarding Incident Investigation Finds No Damage
An investigation into three individuals using skis and snowboards to travel down the snow-free summit area of Maunakea found that there was no damage.
Protestors Rally Against TMT on Mauna Kea Awareness Day
Mauna Kea Awareness Day protests are planned throughout the University of Hawai‘i System on Wednesday, March 13.
MCCC Inmates Cause Water & Fire Damage During ‘Disturbances’
Forty-two inmates who refused the order to return to their cells began breaking fire sprinklers and started a small fire in the common area.
Senate WAM Committee Passes Budget Recommendation
The bills make up the Senate position on the Executive Budget for the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.
Big Islands Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Road Usage Charge
Hawai‘i’s study looks at a RUC system as a revenue neutral replacement to the current 16-cents-per-gallon state fuel tax.
HPD Seeks Assistance in Locating Escapee Larry Kamali‘i
On March 1, 2019, at about 3:15 p.m., 36-year-old Larry Kamali‘i was seen escaping from the facility.
VIDEO: Senators Demand DOD Reveals Military Projects Defunded for Wall
Senators called on the DOD to provide Congress with a list of military projects it intends to defund to pay for President Trump’s “ineffective border wall.”
Boa Constrictor Found on O‘ahu
A five-foot-long boa constrictor was turned in to the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
HFD Battles Brush Fire at Hokulia Golf Course
The Hawaii‘i Fire department arrived at the scene of a half-acre brush fire at 5:07 p.m. on Monday between two fairways at the Hokulia Golf Course.
Hilo Airport Parking Lot Lanes to Temporarily Close
Two exit lanes leading out of the parking lot at Hilo International Airport will be closed Tuesday through Wednesday, Mar. 12 through 13.
Water Customers Encouraged to Detect & Fix Leaks
Department of Water Supply (DWS) customers are encouraged to detect and fix leaks in their plumbing during Fix-A-Leak Week from March 17, through 23, 2019.
High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect
The National Weather Service reports that a High Surf Advisory remains in effect until Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 6 a.m.
HPD Arrests 36 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of March 4, through March 10, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 36 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect
The National Weather Service reports that a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for Big Island Windward, Leeward Waters and Southeast Waters until 6 a.m.
Rat Lungworm Meeting to Focus on Triumphs & Tribulations
The Rat Lungworm Support Group meeting at the Kea‘au Community Center will be on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Committees to Hear Grant-In-Aid Applications
The House Committee on Finance and Senate Committee on Ways and Means will hold a joint informational briefing to hear information on grant-in-aid applications.
HBPC Releases Report Entitled ‘A Public Investment’
The Hawai‘i Budget & Policy Center (HBPC) has released a new report, entitled “A Public Investment.”
DOH Sponsors 2019 Suicide Prevention Statewide Conference
DOH & EMSIPSB, in partnership with the Prevent Suicide Hawai‘i Task Force (PSHTF), reports the 2019 Prevent Suicide Hawai‘i Statewide Conference.
