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HPD Arrests 7 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested seven motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i Receives Over $15 M in Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
The USDA is investing $1.2 billion to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure for 936,000 rural Americans living in 46 states.
UH: New Zika Vaccine Effective in Preclinical Trials
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi medical school have successfully developed an effective vaccine for the Zika virus.
Committee Names Pāhoa Holiday Parade Winners
The Pāhoa Holiday Parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
Sen. Kahele Elected Class President of 2018 Western Legislative Academy
The Council of State Governments West (CSG West), class members elected Hawai‘i Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele as their Class President.
2nd Meeting on Waimea Regional Safety Study Scheduled
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is notifying the public that the Highways Division intends to conduct a transportation planning study.
Press Conference to be Held to Protect Mauna a Wākea
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at noon in front of Hawaiʻi Hall at UH Mānoa, faculty, staff and students from various Oʻahu-based UH campuses will hold a press conference.
Gov. Ige Presents Second Inaugural Speech
Hawai‘i Gov. Ige was inaugurated into his second term of office on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.
First Officers Graduate from DOCARE Academy
During a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, six experienced law enforcement officers became the first graduates of the DLNR DOCARE Academy.
Hawai‘i Island Scheduled Lane Closures Through Dec. 7
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and Hawai‘i County have scheduled the following lane closures through Dec. 7, 2018.
Teresa Shook Declines Participation at 2019 Women’s March
Teresa Shook, founder of Women’s March, publicly called for the four self-appointed leaders of the Women’s March movement to step down.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Drop From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 11.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.49 per gallon yesterday.
Conservation Officers Honored for Saving Man’s Life
DOCARE on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, recognized four officers for their efforts to revive an unconscious lifeless man at Ke‘ehi Small Boat Harbor.
Bipartisan Dental Health Bill Passes House, Heads to President’s Desk
Bipartisan legislation to improve access to dental health services will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
Security Breach Exposed Data of Starwood Guests
OCP is warning consumers who stayed at a Starwood timeshares, hotels and resorts as far back as 2014 to take steps to protect themselves from identity theft.
DOE Seeks to Increase Breakfast Participation With No Kid Hungry Grant
HIDOE celebrated a new pilot program at Central Middle School designed to increase student access and incorporate breakfast into the school day.
Spike in Scam Calls Reported by Hawai‘i Electric Light
Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that phone scammers kicked into high gear during the week of Nov. 25 through Nov. 30, 2018.
Hawai‘i Fire Department Rescues Opihi Pickers from Cliff
The HFD responded to a report of two men in need of rescuing from a cliff overlooking the ocean along the Hāmākua Coast shortly after midnight on Sunday.
Hawai‘i County Offers Holiday Tree Recycling
To help make the holidays greener, the Solid Waste Division of the Department of Environmental Management will again offer tree-cycling.
Monthly Siren Test for December 2018 Suspended
The Hawai‘i monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, which would typically occur on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at 11:45 a.m. has been suspended.
