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LAWSUIT: Lloyd’s ‘Steered’ Hawai‘i Homeowners Away From Effective Insurance Coverage
Lloyd’s of London has found itself in trouble again in the Aloha State, according to a press release issued by Foster Law Offices LLLC, a Kealakekua firm.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Federal Workers During Shutdown
Sen. Brian Schatz and U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) led a group of 22 lawmakers in introducing the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act.
Tarballs Reported at Hawai‘i Island Beach
Hawai‘i County filed a complaint with Hawai‘i Department of Health on Jan. 3 after beachgoers reported seeing black material at Spencer Beach Park.
Parents & Guardians of Special Needs Students Asked to Help HIDOE
HIDOE will pursue Medicaid reimbursement opportunities for support services offered to eligible students during school hours.
Gov. Ige Designates Griffin as PUC Chair
Gov. David Ige has designated James (Jay) Griffin as Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) chairman.
Gov. Ige Reappoints Hawai‘i Defense Department Leaders
Gov. David Ige has reappointed Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan as adjutant general, Hawai‘i National Guard, Department of Defense.
Gov. Ige Appoints 3 New Directors
Gov. David Ige is appointing new directors at three state departments.
Submarine Squadron One Changes Hands
Commander, Submarine Squadron One held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan 8, 2019.
UPDATE: Missing Man Located
Hawai’i Island Police are searching for a 60-year-old man, Keonaona “Keone” Kahookaulana, who was last seen on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.
Hawaiian Airlines Revises International Passenger Check-In at HNL
Passengers traveling to South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and American Samoa will continue to check in at Lobby 3 in Terminal 1 instead of moving to Lobby 4.
Big Island PATH Leader Makes Kaiser’s National Honor Roll
Hawai‘i Island’s Tina Clothier has been named to Kaiser Permanente’s national Thriving Schools Honor Roll for her work helping Hawai‘i’s keiki.
Hilo Girl, 15, Reported Missing
Hawai’i Island Police are searching for Jaysha Gardner, a 15-year-old Hilo girl who was reported as missing.
HPD Searching for Person Last Seen at Walmart
The Hawai‘i Police Department is searching for Keonaona “Keone” Kaho‘okaulana, 60, of Kalapana.
Old Hilo Jail to Be Demolished
The old Hilo County Jail, built in the 1890s, is set for demolition soon, according to the Department of Public Safety.
HPD Arrests 14 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan. 1, through Jan. 6, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DUI Arrests Decrease in 2018
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that for the year 2018, there were 1,095 DUI arrests compared with 1,160 in 2017, a decrease of 5.6%.
Hawai‘i Health Researchers Find Important Lessons in Albania
A global effort is underway to prevent chronic diseases, rather than focus on treating people once they become ill.
Hawai‘i House of Reps Implements New Workplace Harassment Policy
A new Hawai‘i House of Representatives Workplace Harassment Policy, including sexual harassment, was reported by House Speaker Scott K. Saiki.
HPD Locates Wanted Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department reports that Dohnavynne Kahalioumi, was arrested in Kona on Sunday evening, Jan. 6, 2019.
Arrests Made in Connection With Stolen Vehicles, Property & Firearms
The Hawai’i Island Police Department has charged a 31-year-old Puna male and a 27-year-old female in connection with a search warrant.
