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Police Seek Suspect in Financial Crimes Case
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 39-year-old Brandon William Seda.
HPD Seeks Suspect in Attempted Murder Case
HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for outstanding warrants and for questioning in connection with an attempted murder investigation.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Hawai‘i Fixed Broadband Speeds Up in 2019
Both reports are based upon an analysis of Hawai‘i data obtained from consumer-initiated wireline speed tests taken using Speedtest.
State Survey Gauges Opioid Dependence Risk
The Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative launched its opioid awareness campaign, which encourages adults to assess their risk of opioid dependence by answering questions.
Supreme Court Says State Failed at PTA
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week that the state has failed to appropriately manage Pohakuloa Training Area land occupied by the US Army.
Sen. Schatz Offers High School Internships
US Sen. Brian Schatz’s High School Internship program is now accepting applications.
HPD Task Force Lands Eight Arrests
HPD formed a new task force to up efforts over the last two weeks to bring in suspects on outstanding warrants and those connected to a variety of other crimes.
Richards, LWVHC to Talk Energy, Food Security
LWVHC is hosting a general public meeting next month on energy and food self-reliance with District 9 Hawai‘i County Councilmember Dr. Tim Richards.
ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest Celebrated in Hilo
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has been confirmed on every major Hawaiian Island, but a little love can go a long way.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Aug. 25–30
The state of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures Sunday through Friday, Aug. 25 through 30, 2019.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Contraflow to Begin Aug. 26
The Hawai‘i DOT will begin operating the morning northbound contraflow on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road (Route 130) between Shower Drive and Kaloli Drive on Monday, Aug. 26.
Hilo Students to Send CubeSat to Space
Once deployed from Firefly’s Alpha launch vehicle, the HSTM CubeSat will collect the data for its four missions in science, art, engineering and education.
UHCC System Ranks Among Nation’s Best
UHCC’s position of 13th in the Top 25 put it well above most programs across the country, a UH press release stated.
Hawai‘i Reps Help Pass Soring Bill
The PAST Act seeks to strengthen the Horse Protection Act and end the practice of soring Tennessee Walking, Racking and Spotted Saddle Horses.
ACLU Pushes ‘Equal Healthcare’ for all
ACLU of Hawai‘i earlier this month urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services not to roll back healthcare protections for transgender people.
Pepe‘ekeo Man Wanted for Questioning in Firearms Possession Investigation
Hawai‘i Island police are looking for Cody Araw, who is wanted for questioning related to a firearms possession investigation that took place on Aug. 24, 2019.
Hawai‘i Firefighters Extinguish Hilo Structure Blaze
First-responders from the Hawai‘i County Fire Department arrived at the scene of a structure fire at 183 Keawe St. in Hilo on Saturday morning.
AEC Names Two Officers of the Month for July 2019
The officers were selected for their outstanding work in felony crime investigations and attention to detail.
