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Senators Call for Reexamination of SE Asian Refugee Detention, Deportation
Senators sent a letter urging the Department of Homeland Security to reexamine its “arbitrary detention and deportation” of those who fled war and genocide.
Democratic Attorneys General Association Welcomes New Hawai‘i AG
The Democratic Attorneys General Association welcomes Clare Connors to the Democratic Attorneys General Association.
HPD Seeking Suspect on Bench Warrant
The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Dohnavynne Kahalioumi, 32, who resides in the Kona District.
Man Wanted for Questioning Turns Himself In to HPD
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 39-year-old Kikiloi Lokosuka, who was wanted for questioning.
16 of 21 Rescued From ‘Sincerity Ace’
The Coast Guard coordinated with five volunteer vessels from Dec. 31, 2018, to Jan. 3, 2019, to rescue the crew of the “Sincerity Ace.”
George, the Last Hawaiian Land Snail, Passes Away
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife reports that George the snail, the last known Achatinella apexfulva, died on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 4–6
Temporary road and lane closures from Friday to Sunday, Jan. 4 to 6, 2019.
Drowning Reported at Kahalu‘u Beach
First responders arrived at Kahalu‘u Beach Park on Thursday, at 10 a.m. to a report of lifeguards providing CPR to a male fronting the south tower on the beach.
HPD Renewing Search for Information in Fern Acres Murder
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is renewing their request seeking information related to a murder investigation.
HawCC Releases Fall 2018 Dean’s List
Hawai‘i Community College Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2018 semester.
Pāhoa Pool Work ‘on Schedule’
Restoration work at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center is “on schedule.”
Honoka‘a School Named Winner in Samsung’s National STEM Contest
Honoka‘a High and Intermediate School in Honoka‘a has been named the Hawai‘i state winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
Māmalahoa Highway Survey Work Scheduled in Volcano
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is notifying the public of Ground Penetrating Radar survey work that will be conducted on Māmalahoa Highway.
Gov. Ige Appoints New Attorney General
Gov. David Ige has appointed Clare Connors to be the attorney general of the State of Hawaiʻi on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, subject to senate confirmation.
President Trump Signs Schatz-Boozman Bill Into Law
President Donald Trump signed into law the Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburses veterans.
Nature Conservancy Receives Gift of Land on Hawai‘i Island
A retired Hawaiian physician, Charman J. Akina, has donated 135 acres of land in South Kona to The Nature Conservancy.
HPD Arrests 20 Motorists for DUI Violations
Hawai‘i Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Dec. 17 through Dec. 23, 2018.
HPD Arrests 19 Motorists for DUI Violations
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Dec. 24 through 30, 2018.
Obama Foundation to Host Leadership Program Design Workshop
Obama Foundation will host a leadership program design workshop in Hawaiʻi for 22 emerging leaders from across the Asia Pacific from Jan. 4 to 7, 2019.
Engineering Students Create Solution for Hawai‘i’s Microplastics Problem
The students’ invention, HoolaOne, was specifically designed to separate very small microplastic pieces up to 2 inches in diameter from the beach sand.
