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HPA Appoints New Head of School
The Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy board of trustees has appointed Patrick J. Phillips as the 12th head of school, effective July 1, 2019.
Record Year for Albatross Population at Ka‘ena Point
Albatross numbers at Kaʻena Point Natural Area Reserve continue to climb to record highs after being protected in 2011 by a predator-proof fence.
Police Officer & Fire Fighter of the Year to be Honored
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi will honor the 20th Annual Police Officer & Fire Fighter of the Year on Monday, March 18, 2019.
UH Professor to Contribute Research on National Security Issues
Kristi Govella, assistant professor in the Asian Studies Program at UH Mānoa, has been selected as a 2019 Fellow with the National Asia Research Program.
UPDATE: Brush Fire Near 35 Mile Marker of Saddle Road
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department reports a brush fire near the 35 mile marker of the Daniel K Inouye Highway also known as Saddle Road.
Free Tax Preparation for Seniors & CCH Housing Clients
CCH is teaming up with two prominent nonprofit organizations, AARP and Goodwill, to provide tax assistance for Hawai‘i seniors and CCH housing clients.
Navy Successfully Tracks Ballistic Missile Target
The U.S. Navy’s AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) successfully tracked a ballistic missile target on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.
HDOT Improves G Gates in Diamond Head Concourse at HNL
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reports the improvements in the G gate area in Terminal 2 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Rep. Gabbard Welcomes Syrian Kurdish Leader as State of the Union Guest
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard welcomed Syrian Kurdish leader, Ilham Ahmed, the Co-President of the Syrian Democratic Council, as her guest to the State of the Union.
UPDATE: Missing Girl Located
Hawai’i Island Police are searching for a 14-year-old Keaʻau girl reported as missing.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan. 28, through February 3, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Live Corn Snake Found in Waipahu
A live snake was spotted in the yard of a residence in Waipahu and was captured by Honolulu police on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.
HFD Responds to Structure Fire in Pāhoa
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to structure fire at a home on Tiki Road in Pāhoa on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at 2:27 p.m.
House Advances Bills Related to Serving in Public Office
The House Judiciary Committee advanced several bills related to serving in public office on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.
South Hilo Crime Report: Jan. 25–31
South Hilo Community Police responded to one burglary, three vehicle theft and two vehicle break-ins from Friday through Thursday, Jan. 25 to 31, 2019.
Additional Convoys Scheduled in February
Sets of convoys will travel from Kawaihae to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) from Feb. 8–10, 2019.
League of Women Voters Releases Legislative Priorities
The League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago in 1920, just six months before the 19th amendment was ratified and women got the vote.
UH Community Colleges Hosting Transfer Days
To encourage more students to transfer to four-year campuses and make the transition easier the UH Community Colleges are hosting UH Transfer Days.
Maha‘iula Section of Kekaha Kai State Park Closing for 3 Days
The Maha‘iula section of Kekaha Kai State Park will be closed from Monday, Feb. 11, until Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.
Senators Push Financial Firms to Help Stop Global Deforestation
Sen. Schatz led a group of eight senators in calling on firms to help mitigate climate change by using their investments to stop tropical deforestation.
