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3 North Kohala Suspects Arrested for Drugs, Weapons
Three North Kohala residents were arrested and charged with a variety of narcotics and weapons offenses.
17 New Deputies Join State Sheriff Division Ranks
Seventeen new deputies were added to the Sheriff Division and will be assigned to positions across the state.
Rep. Case Comments on End of Shutdown
Rep. Ed Case welcomed the tentative deal to reopen federal agencies affected by the partial government shutdown and return more than 800,000 federal workers.
Walmart Commits $300,000 to Help Support Shutdown Response
Walmart committed $300,000 to support Feeding America’s Shutdown Response Fund, the United Way’s United for U.S. Fund and the Coast Guard Foundation.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Deal to End Shutdown
Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement in response to a short-term deal to reopen the government.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Trump’s Deal to End Shutdown
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement after the announcement that a deal has been reached to end the Trump shutdown.
REPORT: Average Big Island Resident Should Shed 49 Pounds
Based on average weight, Hawai‘i is considered to be one of the healthiest states in the US, based on 2017 data reported by the organization State of Obesity.
Hawai‘i Looking to Ban ‘Gay Panic’ & ‘Transgender Panic’ as Affirmative Defense
The LGBT Caucus of Democratic Party of Hawai‘i is hopeful that the 2019 Hawai‘i Legislature will ban “Gay Panic” & “Transgender Panic” as an affirmative defense.
Baumgarner Recognized as Officer of the Month
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Officer Joshua Baumgarner on Jan. 24, 2019, as the Officer of the Month for December 2018.
Animal Control Activities Scheduled for February
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will conduct animal control activities in February.
Chief Justice Delivers 2019 State of the Judiciary Address
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald delivered his State of the Judiciary address on Jan. 24 to a joint session of the State Senate and House.
Dozens of Teachers Earn, Renew National Certification
HIDOE is celebrating 63 teachers statewide this week who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 25–27
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Uber to Begin Service to Kona & Hilo Airports
Uber plans to begin operations at the following neighbor island airports.
Sen. Schatz: ‘People Are Suffering, We Must Reopen The Government’
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) went to the Senate floor to call for an end to the Trump shutdown on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
UPDATE: Water Conservation Notice Cancelled
The Department of Water Supply’s (DWS) Papa‘ikou Well is offline as of Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Asian Studies Professor Receives National Recognition
Anna Stir, a UH at Mānoa Asian studies associate professor, was selected to receive the 2019 Bernard S. Cohn Book Prize.
Task Force to Eliminate Traffic Deaths on Big Island Roads
Mayor Harry Kim will issue a proclamation to announce the formation of a Vision Zero Task Force aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries on Big Island roads.
Little Fire Ant Infestation Treated in Kaneohe Neighborhood
An infestation of little fire ants (LFA) was reported at a residential neighborhood in Kaneohe and the area was treated on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Big Island TSA Agents Continue to Work With No Pay
During this longest shutdown in US history, many government employees will not receive their second paycheck—including Big Island TSA agents.
