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Zippy’s to Collect Donations for The Salvation Army, June 7
Zippy’s Restaurants will be collecting monetary donations on behalf of The Salvation Army during June at their locations on Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATE: Missing Kailua-Kona Teen Found in Good Health
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a teenager who was reported missing in Kailua-Kona.
Passenger in Critical Condition After Head-On Collision
A 24-year-old female from Japan suffered severe injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, on Highway 11 near the 117 mile marker.
Rep. Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry
Legislators sent a letter to the VA secretary to demand correction of its denial of loan guarantee benefits to veterans who derive income from state-legalized cannabis activities.
Why the Doctor Shortage Continues in Hawai‘i
The Big Island is suffering from the most severe doctor shortage of all the Hawaiian Islands.
Pāhoa Pool Opens 7 Days a Week
The Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center is now open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coalition Slams UH Over Maunakea Telescope
The Peace For Okinawa Coalition has formally condemned the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea.
PHOTOS: Lt. Gov. Green Surveys Homeless Situation on Big Hawai‘i
Lt. Gov. Josh Green and his team toured Hawai‘i Island in an effort to better understand the impacts of homelessness.
UPDATE: Missing California Man Found Deceased in His Vehicle in Hilo
It was reported yesterday that Rex Kazumi Shimizu, 70, a California resident, was located Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2019.
Rep. Gabbard’s Burn Pits Legislation Included in Major Defense Authorization Bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Burn Pits Accountability Act (HR 663) was passed as part of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
Sen. Hirono: Hawai‘i on Leading Edge of Incorporating Renewable Power & Energy Storage
Sen. Mazie Hirono highlighted the efforts of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and Hawaiian Electric to deploy renewable energy plus storage facilities across the state.
Puna District Crime Report: May 2019
Hawai‘i Police Department Puna Community Police responded to 20 assaults, 28 burglaries, 39 thefts and five vehicle break-ins in the Puna District in May 2019.
Recently Introduced Moth Threatens Maui’s Native Plants & Watersheds
After identifying it and conferring with colleagues, reports started coming in from across Maui.
HPD Asks for Public’s Help in Locating Burglary Suspect
Big Island Police are asking for the public’s help with locating a burglary suspect.
Kamehameha Schools Develops ‘Virtual Field Trip’ to Makalawena
Kamehameha Schools launched its new, educational, virtual field trip, highlighting the environmental and cultural treasures at a remote area in West Hawai‘i.
Missing 70-Year-Old Hilo Man Found
Police are looking for 70 year-old Rex Shimizu, described as 5-feet-7-inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Immediate Action on COFA REAL ID
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard led a bipartisan letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding its administrative rules which place undue constraints on COFA migrants seeking to obtain REAL IDs.
HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 27 through June 2, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Send Disaster Relief Bill for Trump’s Signature
The disaster relief legislation passed by a vote of 354-58 and now heads to the president for his signature.
HVNP to Conduct Flight Ops Throughout June
USGS HVO will conduct flights to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation, and to survey for ungulate control and maintenance purposes.
