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STUDY: Japanese Americans are Predisposed to Excess Body Fat
Japanese Americans have a greater predisposition to accumulate fat inside the abdomen (visceral fat) and liver (liver fat), compared to other races/ethnicities.
Spencer Beach Park Closing for Emergency Repairs
Parks and Recreation is letting the public know that Spencer Beach Park, located in Kawaihae, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 19 and 20.
Hilo Boy, 13, Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Dominic Holton of Hilo.
Hawai‘i County DPW Director Resigns
Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Director Allan Simeon has submitted his resignation from the director position, effective Jan. 31, 2019.
UH: Internal Audit Finds No Irregularities in Maunakea Management
An audit of finances related to the UH’s management of Maunakea will be presented to the UH Board of Regents Committee on Independent Audit on Dec. 19.
Senate Passes Bill to Expand Amber Alert System
The Senate unanimously passed legislation authored by Sens. Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski that will expand the AMBER Alert system to all U.S. territories.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for north-, west- and east-facing shores of Kona, Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna from Keahole Point to Cape Kumukahi.
HPD Arrests 33 Motorists for DUI Violations
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 33 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between Dec. 10 and 16, 2018.
UH Law Students Help Deployed Service Members
Hawaiʻi service members who leave suddenly for deployments are now getting help from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson Law School students.
UPDATE: Tiny House Big Island Homes on Wheels Begins Pre-Sales
Stargazer Industries Inc. has made available its Tiny House Big Island Homes on Wheels catalog, one mobile site office.
Legislation Passed to Improve How Public Receives Missile Alerts
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Children From Pesticides
Sen. Brian Schatz introduced a bill to ban chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that is hazardous to humans, particularly children on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
‘If You Feel Different, You Drive Different’ Campaign Starts
“If you feel Different, You Drive Different” is not new for those on the Big Island who have been impacted by drunk and drugged driving fatalities.
VIDEO: Gov. Ige’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Biennium 2019–21
Gov. David Ige held a news conference on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. on the Proposed Executive Budget for Fiscal Biennium 2019–21.
Mauna Loa Road Closed Due to Very High Fire Danger
Due to very high fire danger on Mauna Loa, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park officials have closed Mauna Loa Road at the gate near Kīpukapuaulu parking area until further notice.
HPD Searching for 44-Year-Old Wanted Man
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department reports that the Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Banyan Saburo Hanato.
UH Hilo Student Awarded Two National Study Abroad Scholarships
Ashley Romero, a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Biology major, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Fund for Education Abroad for spring 2019.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign Being Enforced
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and co-workers to come together in celebration.
UPDATE: Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision
A 40-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a two-vehicle collision Dec. 14 in Kailua-Kona at the intersection of Henry Street and Malulani Road, (Lowe’s).
HFD Releases Information on New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports that fireworks permits will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018.
