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HPD Identifies Skeletal Remains Found in Kona
The Hawai‘i Police Department has identified the skeletal remains found on Dec. 12, 2018, on an empty lot off of Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
61 Big Island Dairy Calves Find New Homes
The first group of calves rescued through Hawai‘i Lava Flow Animal Rescue Network’s efforts have made their way to their new homes.
Bill to Promote Sustainable Growth & Reduce Poverty
U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2109.
Rep. Gabbard Releases Video on LGBTQ+ Stance
Rep. Gabbard released a public video voicing her regret for past offensive and hurtful statements and expressing her commitment to remaining a strong ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sen. Hirono to Remain on Senate Subcommittee
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has been reappointed to serve as the Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee.
Rep. Gabbard Leads Landmark Burn Pits Legislation in Congress
Rep. Gabbard introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to evaluate the exposure of U.S. service members to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals
Hearings Scheduled on Statewide Water Resource Protection Plan
The Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) is having open hearings to solicit input on its update to the statewide Water Resource Protection Plan.
Waimea Park Bandstand to Reopen Jan. 18
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will reopen Waimea Park Bandstand on Jan. 18, 2019.
MEETING: Waikoloa Reservoir Earthquake Repairs
The DWS invites the community to attend an informational meeting on Jan. 24 regarding the Waikoloa Reservoir No. 1 Earthquake Repairs Project in Waimea.
Rep. Gabbard Serves Meals to Those Impacted by Shutdown
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard helped serve meals to federal employees and their families impacted by the government shutdown.
UPDATE: Located, Carmen Nozaki, 16, Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Carmen Nozaki, who has been reported as missing.
Sen. Schatz Comments on New Call for Climate Action
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement in response to a new call for climate action from a bipartisan group of 45 top economists.
Hawai‘i Keiki More Susceptible to ‘Cat Scratch Disease’
Research by doctors in the University of Hawaiʻi Pediatric Residency Program found that cat scratch disease is more frequent in Hawaiʻi.
Basic Services Restored at Kaloko-Honokōhau
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park reports that the park will be reopening restrooms in the Ai‘opio Fishtrap area and providing trash collection in the park.
Women’s March Events Set for Jan. 19
The Women’s March across the nation returns on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.
Recycling/Transfer Stations & Landfills Closed Jan. 21
The County of Hawaiʻi’s recycling and transfer stations, as well as landfills island-wide will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.
Reps. Vote to Pass Critical Disaster Relief Funding for Hawai‘i
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Ed Case voted on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, to pass comprehensive, bipartisan disaster relief and recovery assistance for Hawai‘i.
Sen. Schatz Calls for End to Government Shutdown
Sen. Brian Schatz went to the Senate floor on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, to call for an end to the federal government shutdown.
Town Hall Meeting Set for Update on Lloyd’s Litigation
A town hall meeting will be held in response to the latest developments in the Lloyd’s of London litigation with Puna homeowners.
Speaker Saiki Delivers Remarks at 1st 2019 Legislative Session
Hawai‘i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki delivered opening day remarks at the 2019 Legislative Session on Jan. 16, 2019.
