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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).
DLNR Launches Campaign to Focus Visitors & Residents on Being Safe
DLNR and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) have partnered to launch Mālama Hawai‘i.
Rep. Gabbard: ‘Trump Seems Determined to Go to War With Iran’
Rep. Gabbard issued a statement in response to an announcement by Secretary of State Pompeo that the U.S. would no longer issue sanction waivers to countries purchasing Iranian oil.
3 Hawai‘i Organizations Receive Over $4.76M in AmeriCorps Funding
Three Hawai‘i organizations have received over $4.76 million in AmeriCorps funding.
UPDATE: Woman Attacked by Shark Near A-Bay
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports a shark attack occurred off the coast near Anaeho‘omalu Bay (A Bay) around 8:30 this morning.
Ocean View Fire Destroys Home Under Construction
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 92-9033 Tree Fern Lane in Ocean View on Monday, April 22, 2019.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.6-M Phillipines Quake
An earthquake has occurred in the Phillipines.
Legislature Funds Suicide Prevention Bills
The Hawai‘i Legislature has passed two important measures to help prevent suicide and to bring awareness to a disturbing increase in youth suicides in Hawaiʻi.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 15 through April 21, 2019, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
LOCATED: Joseph Johansen, 40, Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Department is looking for 40-year-old Joseph Johansen of Hilo who was reported missing.
HPD Investigating South Kona Shooting Incident
The Hawa‘i Police Department is investigating a shooting incident which occurred in South Kona on Sunday night.
ID Needed to Renew Driver’s 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.
HPD Charges Pāhoa Woman for Several Offenses After Ramming Police Car
HPD reports that detectives have charged a 38-year-old Pāhoa woman for several offenses stemming from an incident in which she allegedly rammed a police vehicle.
Sen. Schatz Meets With Military Families at Pearl Harbor
Sen. Brian Schatz met with military families and officials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Monday, April 22, 2019.
Hawaiian Electric Releases Sustainability Report
The Hawaiian Electric Companies released their 12th annual Sustainability Report for 2018-19.
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service has announced a Small Craft Advisory for Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters on Monday, April 22, 2019.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, April 22–26
Temporary lane closures are scheduled for Monday through Friday, April 22 through 26, 2019.
Hilo Kids to Tour Coral Restoration Laboratory & Nursery
The 7th grade class of Hilo Intermediate will tour their coral restoration laboratory and nursery at their NELHA site in Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Dies as Result of Head-On Collision
Upon arrival, HFD first-responders found a deceased male motorcyclist as the result of a head-on collision with a Toyota 4Runner.
Obituary Notices: Week of April 21, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituary notices for the week of April 21, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
