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Major Funding Appropriated for Puna & Ka‘ū CIPs
Sen. Russell Ruderman reported in a Friday, April 26, 2019, Facebook post, that major funding had been earmarked for the Puna and Ka‘ū Districts.
Hawai‘i County Warns of Telephone Spoofing Scam
The County of Hawai’i is alerting the public to a telephone scam involving people using fake caller ID numbers purporting to be from the county.
House and Senate Conferees Pass Additional Appropriations
The new process allowed lawmakers to pass the executive operating budget nearly a month earlier than previous sessions and provided time for closer scrutiny…
House & Senate Committee Agree on $3.4 Billion CIP Budget
The bill now moves to the full House and Senate for a final vote.
MISSING: Tyler Gorloff, 30, Pāhoa
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is searching for a 30-year-old Pāhoa man who has been reported as missing.
ATV & Farm Equipment Stolen in Kohala
HPD is asking the public for help in identifying two persons in connection with the theft of an All-Terrain Vehicle and farm equipment in Kohala.
UH Statement Regarding Allegations Against Men’s Volleyball Coach
There are media reports that UH Head Men’s Volleyball Coach Charlie Wade is under investigation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Hawai‘i DLNR: Tiger Shark Ruled Out in Attack at A-Bay
Experts have ruled out the tiger shark as having been involved in the Tuesday, April 23 incident at Anaeho‘omalu Bay on Hawai‘i Island.
Scholarship Fund to Help Physician Shortage
In an effort to continue to address the growing physician shortage, Hawai‘i Pacific Health announced the launch of the Medical Student Scholarship Fund.
Waimea Town Meeting to ‘Dig Into Devilish Details’
The Waimea Community Association will hold a Town Meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 5:15 p.m. in Waimea School Cafeteria.
Hawai‘i DOH Confirms 2019’s 3rd Rat Lungworm Case on Hawai‘i Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease (angiostrongyliasis) contracted on Hawai‘i Island, the DOH reported on April 25, 2019.
Kealakehe Students Capture Highest Honors in Video Competition
Kealakehe Intermediate School captured the highest honors at the Awards Gala for the 16th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Statewide Student Video Competition.
Gov. Ige Releases $1.9M for New Waikoloa Public Library
Gov. David Ige has released $1.9 million in Capital Improvement Project funds to buy a 1.750-acre parcel for a new Waikoloa Public Library.
Federal Funding Highlighted in Clearing Hawai‘i’s Rape Kit Backlog
Sen. Hirono highlighted the important role federal funding played in helping Hawai‘i law enforcement clear a backlog of 1,500 untested rape kits statewide.
Gov. Ige Signs Firearms Reporting Bill
Gov. David Ige signed HB720 (Act 023) on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, establishing reporting requirements for gun owners.
Legislation Introduced to Ensure Care for Vets Exposed to Agent Orange
Senators reintroduced an act to ensure thousands of “Blue Water” Navy veterans would become eligible to receive VA disability compensation and healthcare benefits.
Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING for Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Merrie Monarch Travelers Must Be Aware of ‘Ōhia Quarantine
Travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival this week are being reminded about quarantine restrictions on the transport of ‘ōhia from Hawai‘i Island.
Fight Against ROD Top Priority for Tourist Industry
Aerial surveys of Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and parts of east Maui earlier this year covered 1,081,000 acres of ʻōhiʻa forest.
Fried Joins Hawai‘i Innocence Project as Co-Director
The University of Hawai‘i reports that one of the state’s most successful litigators will co-lead the Hawaiʻi Innocence Project (HIP).
