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ARDA Donates $2,500 to Puna Relief Fund
The Hawaii Chapter of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently donated $2,500 to the Hawaii Island United Way’s Puna Disaster Relief Fund.
Honoka‘a Swimming Pool Closed Until April 2
Honoka‘a Pool will be closed while repairs and upgrades are completed on the pool and the building housing the administration office, changing rooms and showers.
REPORT: Hawai‘i 4th Most Affected by Government Shutdown
According to personal-finance website WalletHub, Hawai‘i is the fourth most affected state by the government shutdown.
Search Suspended for Remaining ‘Sincerity Ace’ Crewmember
The Coast Guard has suspended the active search for the remaining unaccounted for crewmember of the Sincerity Ace, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019.
Judge Denies Lloyd’s of London Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit
Third Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto entered an order denying a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Puna homeowners against Lloyd’s of London.
Mayor Kim Gets Spoofed on Twitter
People have been “spoofing” government officials since social media began and now Big Island’s own Mayor Harry Kim was spoofed on Twitter.
Keauhou Transfer Station Closed on Jan. 2
The Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management reports that the Keauhou Transfer Station is closed today.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted for Questioning of Violation of Order
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kikiloi Lokosuka.
Gov. Ige Appoints More Leaders
Gov. David Ige is reappointing the director and deputy at Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and is appointing a new state chief information officer.
Community Meeting for North Kona Water System Project
The Department of Water Supply invites the community to attend an informational meeting regarding the upcoming Waiʻaha Water System Improvement Project.
2019 Hawai‘i Housing Planning Study to Gather Data
A phone survey will gather data on housing supply and demand in Hawai‘i County and throughout the state.
Search for Crew Members Continues After Vessel Fire
Coast Guard, Navy and good Samaritans aboard two merchant vessels continue the search Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, for two crew from the ship Sincerity Ace.
Salvation Army Coordinates 61,963 Meals in Puna in FY 2018
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division issued its Impact Report for FY2018.
Navy Training Public Comment Period Extended
The public can comment on the Naval Special Operations Training State of Hawai‘i Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA).
Additional Sweep of Leilani Estates Leads to More Arrests
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department in the Puna District continued with enforcement efforts in the Leilani Estates area on Dec. 28, 2018.
HPD Charges Kona Robbery Suspect
The Hawai‘i Police Department has arrested and charged a Kona robbery suspect.
Coast Guard Responds to Vessel Fire
The Coast Guard and good Samaritans aboard several commercial vessels are responding to a reported vessel fire on the 650-foot Sincerity Ace.
DOH Patient & Provider Guidance on ‘Our Care, Our Choice Act’
Starting on Jan. 1, 2019, Hawai‘i residents with a terminal illness and six months or fewer to live may request medical-aid-in-dying prescriptions under the Our Care, Our Choice Act.
Warning Siren Test Scheduled for Jan. 2
The state’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.
FHB Warning Public of Phishing Scams
First Hawaiian Bank is alerting the public of fraudulent email, text, and robocalls currently being circulated.
