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Senate Approves OPEN Government Data Act
The U.S. Senate approved the Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act, legislation introduced by Sens. Brian Schatz and Ben Sasse.
NORAD’s Santa Tracker Not Affected by Pending Government Shutdown
Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor hail nor government shutdown will keep NORAD’s Santa Tracker from following St. Nick’s journey this year.
Hawai‘i DOT: Holiday Airport Parking is Limited
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation encourages travelers to get dropped off at island airports or schedule another method of transportation.
INSPIRES Act Introduced to Update School STEM Facilities
The INSPIRES Act would increase educational and career opportunities by providing funds to modernize, renovate or repair school STEM facilities.
Despite Challenges, Big Island Student Earns BA From UH Hilo
Ten years after she started attending UH at Hilo, the 28-year-old graduated in December with a bachelor of arts in Japanese studies and a minor in linguistics.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.4-M Russia Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA, A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
Grad Ceremony Welcomes New Class of Correctional Officers
The Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety (PSD) welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony held at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
HPD Initiates Coroner’s Inquest After Skeletal Remains Found in Kona
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department has initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation after the finding of skeletal remains on an unimproved lot on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 13–18
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 13 and 18, 2018.
Bipartisan Bill to Reimburse Veterans’ GI Bill Benefits Passes Senate
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Andy Barr (KY-06)’s bipartisan legislation to hold the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accountable and ensure timely reimbursement for veterans.
Organizations Combat Illegal Aquarium Collecting Activities
Organizations have joined forces with the Hawai‘i Dept. of Land and Natural Resources to make it easier for people to report illegal aquarium collecting activity.
Hū Honua Bioenergy Cited for Illegal Wastewater Discharge
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Hū Honua Bioenergy.
What You Need to Renew Your Driver License With Gold Star
When the time comes to renew your Hawai‘i Driver’s License, make sure you have all the required documents so there’s no delay in getting your license.
Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans Heads to President’s Desk
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono to recognize the contributions of more than 18,000 Chinese-American World War II veterans.
4 Hawaiʻi Island Schools to Compete Robotics Championship
Schools competing from the Big Island thus far include Hilo High, Keaʻau High, Kohala High and St. Joseph.
Wanted Man Arrested in Hōnalo
Hawaiʻi Island Police report that Banyan Hanato was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Honalo.
Senate Approves GI Housing Payment Bill
The Senate unanimously approved legislation that ensures the VA reimburses veterans for missed or underpaid Forever GI Bill housing benefits.
6.2-M Quake Shakes Easter Island
A 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake has been recorded southeast of Easter Island.
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Criminal Justice System
The U.S. Senate passed sweeping legislation to improve the criminal justice system, including a bipartisan measure authored by Sen. Brian Schatz on Tuesday.
Sen. Hirono Issues Statement on Fingerprinting Policy
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following statement after the Trump Administration stated it would end its policy of requiring fingerprinting of all adult members.
