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Waikoloa Man Charged in Child Sex Case in North Carolina
Police have charged a 79-year-old Waikoloa man in a child sex case in Raleigh, North Carolina, according to an arrest warrant.
Former Gov. Waihe‘e to Speak at Honoka‘a Baccalaureate Service
Former Gov. John Waihe‘e will be the special guest speaker at the 66th annual Baccalaureate Service at Honoka‘a Hongwanji Social Hall on Thursday, May 23.
HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 13, 2019, through May 19, 2019, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Has Begun
HPD reports that Monday, May 20, 2019, marks the beginning of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations “Click it or Ticket” campaign.
New Kohala Schools Program Targets At-Risk Teenage Boys
The donor-advised Nā ʻŌiwi Kāne Fund of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has awarded $18,150 to the Hawaiian nonprofit Partners in Development Foundation.
Sen. Schatz Announces Einhorn as New Chief of Staff
Sen. Brian Schatz reports that Eric Einhorn will serve as Chief of Staff and will be located in his Washington, D.C. office.
Software Donation Gives Earth Science Students Tools
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) reports that it has received a donation valued at $2.18 million.
South Kona Man Arrested on Drug & Firearm Charges
On Friday, May 17, 2019, at approximately 6 a.m., Area II Vice officers, along with officers from Kona patrol, SEU and CIU, executed a search warrant.
Update on Implementation of Hawai‘i’s Medical Aid-In-Dying Law
Compassion & Choices Hawai‘i will give a live update on the Our Care, Our Choice Act and its implementation success to date.
Spot the International Space Station
Hawai‘i residents can spot the International Space Station tonight, Sunday May, 19, 2019, (depending on clouds). It will be visible beginning at 7:09 p.m.
AG Connors Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Asylum-Seekers
Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a multistate coalition in an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
UH Hilo Announces College of Natural & Health Sciences Dean’s List
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences announces its Dean’s List recipients for Spring 2019.
2019 Charity Walk Raises $2.5M Statewide
Approximately 7,000 walkers and volunteers participated on Satruday, May 18, 2019, in the 41st annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
LGBT Caucus Celebrates First Asian Country to Achieve Marriage Equality
The LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i congratulates Taiwan’s LGBTQIA community as they achieve Marriage Equality.
Kahalu‘u Beach Park to Close for Coral Spawning Events
Kahalu‘u Beach Park will be closed on May 20 and May 21 for anticipated coral spawning events.
7 Big Island Doctors Graduate From UH John A. Burns School of Medicine
The Big Island has produced six new physicians who received their MD degrees from the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Obituary Notices: Week of May 19, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of May 19, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: May 18–24
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Saturday through Friday, May 18 through 24, 2019.
Legislation Introduced to Improve Sexual Health Education
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with six of their U.S. Senate colleagues, introduced the Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act.
No Tsunami Threat From 6.7-M Loyalty Islands Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has occurred at approximately 4:57 AM HST in the vicinity of the Loyalty Islands.
