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UPDATE: Missing California Man Found Deceased in His Vehicle in Hilo
It was reported yesterday that Rex Kazumi Shimizu, 70, a California resident, was located Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2019.
Rep. Gabbard’s Burn Pits Legislation Included in Major Defense Authorization Bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Burn Pits Accountability Act (HR 663) was passed as part of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
Sen. Hirono: Hawai‘i on Leading Edge of Incorporating Renewable Power & Energy Storage
Sen. Mazie Hirono highlighted the efforts of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and Hawaiian Electric to deploy renewable energy plus storage facilities across the state.
Puna District Crime Report: May 2019
Hawai‘i Police Department Puna Community Police responded to 20 assaults, 28 burglaries, 39 thefts and five vehicle break-ins in the Puna District in May 2019.
Recently Introduced Moth Threatens Maui’s Native Plants & Watersheds
After identifying it and conferring with colleagues, reports started coming in from across Maui.
HPD Asks for Public’s Help in Locating Burglary Suspect
Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help with locating a burglary suspect.
Kamehameha Schools Develops ‘Virtual Field Trip’ to Makalawena
Kamehameha Schools launched its new, educational, virtual field trip, highlighting the environmental and cultural treasures at a remote area in West Hawai‘i.
Missing 70-Year-Old Hilo Man Found
Police are looking for 70 year-old Rex Shimizu, described as 5-feet-7-inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Immediate Action on COFA REAL ID
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard led a bipartisan letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding its administrative rules which place undue constraints on COFA migrants seeking to obtain REAL IDs.
HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 27 through June 2, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Send Disaster Relief Bill for Trump’s Signature
The disaster relief legislation passed by a vote of 354-58 and now heads to the president for his signature.
HVNP to Conduct Flight Ops Throughout June
USGS HVO will conduct flights to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation, and to survey for ungulate control and maintenance purposes.
Kona Pacific PC School Offers Mobile Summer Lunch Program
Kona Pacific Public Charter School and volunteers will serve lunch to children up to 18 years old all summer long through the Summer Food Service Program.
‘Game-Changers’ to Be Featured at Waimea Community Meeting
The Hale Kuawehi solar-plus-battery-storage partnership with HELCO and Parker Ranch is one of several game changers on the Waimea Community Association agenda.
Low-Flying Copter to Survey Kīlauea Summit & East Rift Zone
Residents near the Kīlauea Volcano summit and along the East Rift Zone should expect to see and hear a low-flying, yellow helicopter…
17 HPD Recruits Recognized in 89th Class Ceremony
The Hawaiʻi Police Department, County of Hawaiʻi, held a graduation ceremony for 17 new recruits on May 31, 2019, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on the Big Island.
Waikoloa Man Dies From Injuries Following May 16 Collision
A 38-year-old Waikoloa man has died from injuries following a two-vehicle collision that occurred on May 16.
Second Round of Maunakea Rules Hearings Begins June 3
The proposed administrative rules to govern public and commercial activities on UH-managed lands on Maunakea will be an essential resource management tool…
How Are TSA Agents Faring Since Government Shutdown?
TSA agents are seeing pay increases but were the trials they endured enough to motivate change to get them the same protections other federal employees receive?
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through Monday
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday for leeward and SE shores of Hawai’i Island.
