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Redulla Selected as New DOCARE Chief
Jason Redulla, a 27-year law enforcement professional and 15-year veteran of the DLNR DOCARE, has been chosen as the agency’s new enforcement chief.
Legislation Passes to Provide Federal Workers With Back Pay
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Jan. 3–9
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Jan. 3 and 9, 2019.
Bill to Ensure Retirement & Disability Pay for Veterans Introduced
Legislation introduced to ensure veterans can receive the military pension they’ve earned as well as VA disability compensation.
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center Open Despite Government Shutdown
Despite the federal government shutdown, the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center (MDC) in Hilo remains open to the public.
Study Provides Insight on Sex Trafficking in Hawai‘i
According to a recent study, 82% of sex trafficking victims interviewed were first trafficked as children.
Suspect Charged With Disorderly Conduct & Assault
HPD has charged a 36-year-old male in connection with a behavior disorder report on Pu‘u Huluhulu Road in the Lalamilo Farm Lots area.
Hawaiian Airlines Carries Record 11.8 Million Passengers in 2018
Hawaiian Airlines Inc. reports its system-wide traffic statistics for the month, quarter, and full year ended Dec. 31, 2018.
Old Hilo Jail to Be Demolished in Coming Weeks
A memorial ceremony was held in Hilo on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at the Old Hilo County Jail building, which is set to be demolished in the coming weeks.
State of Hawaiʻi Employees Move to ‘Revolutionary Payroll System’
On the first pay date of the year on Jan. 4, 2019, the PeopleSoft Payroll system issued 70,771 payments to 66,182 employees…
H-3 Freeway to Close for Magnum P.I. Filming
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies the traveling public of H-3 closures.
Rep. Gabbard Supports Bills to Lower Rising Cost of Prescriptions
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard supports legislation to lower the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs for the American people.
Big Island Real Estate Breaks Records in 2018 Despite Kīlauea Eruption
Commercial and residential markets on Hawai`i Island show strong pricing growth.
UPDATE: High Surf Advisory in Effect for East Shores of Big Island
The High Surf Advisory for north-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island is cancelled. The High Surf Advisory for east-facing shores remains in place through 6 p.m.
Section of Downed Jet Recovered
Personnel from the State of Hawai‘i and the Coast Guard oversaw the recovery of a section of the fuselage from a aircraft, downed initially in December.
HNL Sign Replacement Work Starts Jan. 14
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) alerts motorists that closures will occur at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
HPD Arrests Man in Fern Acres on Multiple Charges
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department received several complaints of a reckless driver that had been reported periodically in the area of the Fern Acres subdivision.
HPD Identifies Man Who Was Found Unresponsive in Jail Cell
HPD reports that an autopsy was conducted Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 2019, on the body of a man who died after being in police custody.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island’s N & E Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Jan. 10 for east-facing shores of the Big Island.
HPD Promotes 5 Employees
Hawai‘i Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira has promoted four employees from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain and one employee from Major to Assistant Chief.
