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Hawai‘i Island Police Discuss DUIs
Hawai‘i County adults have the highest amount of binge drinking among the Hawaiian Islands; the HPD is cracking down…
UH Campuses Participating in Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Nine of the 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses will hold their spring 2019 commencement ceremonies beginning Thursday, May 9.
UHH College of Pharmacy Boosts Fight Against Opioids
DKICP will receive funding for the next year to hold educational events and offer simple alternatives to dispose of unused medications.
Hawai‘i County Receives $243.1M for CIP
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding will benefit schools, hospitals, infrastructure and conservation projects.
HPD Officers Honored for Fight Against Drunk, Drugged Driving
HPD Major Samual Jelsma is Toyota Hawaii and MADD Hawaii’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement honoree for Hawai‘i Island.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Legislation to Protect Public Health, Coral Reef
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) introduced the Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019 as well as the Reef Safe Act of 2019 on Thursday, May 9.
Phase II Portion of Hilo Bay Front Trails Clears Hurdles
Hilo Bay Front Trails, in conjunction with the County of Hawai‘i reports that the Phase II portion of the trail has cleared all major permitting and funding hurdles.
Law Enforcement Honored for Fight Against Drunk/Drugged Driving
Fatalities caused by impaired driving continue to plague Hawai‘i, consistently placing it above the national average of percent of total traffic fatalities that are alcohol-related.
Hilo Crime Report: April 2019
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Police responded to seven burglaries, nine vehicle thefts, seven burglaries, 21 vehicle break ins, one robbery, and 11 assaults in April, 2019.
Is Hilo Earthquake Ready?
Historic buildings are especially vulnerable to seismic events, particularly those built before seismic codes were adopted, and Hilo has at least 40.
County Hosting Meeting on Flood Mitigation Project for Waiākea-Palai Streams
As part of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Waiākea-Palai Stream Flood Control Study, Department of Public Works Engineering Division is holding a community meeting.
Sen. Hirono Demands Answers, Action Following Deadly Helicopter Crash
Sen. Hirono sent letters to the NTSB and the FAA over safety concerns following a deadly helicopter crash April 29, 2019.
First Nesting Behavior of ‘Alalā, Almost 2 Years Post-Release
The Department of Land and Natural Resource reports that two ‘Alalā in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve have reached a new milestone.
Artificial Intelligence in Government Act Reintroduced
Sens. Brian Schatz, Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Government Act.
HPD Arrests Pāhala Man Wanted on No-Bail Warrant
Hawaiʻi Island Police located a 38-year-old Pāhala man who was wanted on a no-bail warrant of arrest.
Input Sought on Next Decade of Hawai‘i Education
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking feedback on the first draft of a 2030 Promise Plan.
HPD Investigating Puna Shooting Incident
The Hawai‘i Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on 40th Avenue between Pikake Street and Oliana Street in Kea‘au on, Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Gov. Ige to Sign New EIS Rules on July 30
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige has set July 30, 2019 as the date he will sign the new rules for the state Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process.
10 UH Hilo Students Awarded Study Abroad Summer Scholarship
Ten University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo students were awarded the Transatlantic Mobility Scholarship to participate in the 2019 summer program.
HPD Collaborates on Pāhoa Beautification Project
Malama O Puna, in conjunction with community members, and the Hawaiʻi Police Department conducted a beautification project on the Pāhoa roundabout.
