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NED Alerting Public of Recent Phone Scam
The Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED) is alerting the public of a recent phone scam.
HDOT Testing Sustainable Concrete Mix
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is conducting a test of a concrete mix injected with waste carbon dioxide as a sustainable transportation initiative.
UH to Collect Oral Histories of Former President Obama
Beginning in summer 2019 and over the next five years, the Obama Presidency Oral History Project will conduct interviews with roughly 400 people…
Former HPD Officer & Hilo Resident Surrender to Police
Two more individuals were arrested on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in connection to Grand Jury Indictments which occurred on Monday, May 13.
Mauna Kea Recreation Area Renamed After Late Sen. Kahele
The late Hawai‘i Island State Senator, Gilbert Kahele, was a champion for the stewardship and improvement of facilities at the formerly named Mauna Kea State Recreation Area.
Former HPD Officer Turns Himself In Following Grand Jury Indictment
HPD reports that 67-year-old Chadwick Fukui of Hilo, a former police officer with the Hawai‘i Police Department, has turned himself in.
Servicewomen & Women Veterans Congressional Caucus Launched
Rep. Gabbard joined Members of Congress announcing the creation of the Servicewomen & Women Veterans Congressional Caucus.
Sen. Hirono Urges Action Over Reports of FAS Citizens Denied Documents
The REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, which unanimously passed the U.S. Senate and was supported by Sen. Hirono, was signed into law.
Hawai‘i DOT Reminds Drives to ‘Move Over’
In recognition of Police Week, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has issued a public service announcement on Hawai‘i’s Move Over law on May 15, 2019.
Legislation Passed Expanding Care for Troops Exposed to Agent Orange
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She is an original cosponsor of the bill.
PUC Requires Public Hearing on HELCO-PGV Rebuild Agreement
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company filed a letter on March 8, notifying the Hawai‘i PUC of its rebuild agreement with Puna Geothermal Venture.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Police Week’s Peace Officers Memorial Day
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff.
HPD Arrests 27 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 6, 2019, through May 12, 2019, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
History Students Need Help Telling WWII Silent Hero Stories
Public schools will participate this Memorial Day in the telling of untold stories of American service members buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
To improve system reliability, Hawai‘i Electric Light will conduct quarterly aerial inspections of its major overhead transmission lines.
Hawai‘i to Receive More Than $18M for High-Speed Rural Broadband
The FCC announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, that Hawaiian Telcom will receive $18.1 million over 10 years to expand high-speed broadband access.
North Hawai’i Community Hospital to Unveil Specialty Clinic at Open House
A new clinic for orthopedic and general surgery services, including a new interior and onsite x-ray, will be unveiled at North Hawai’i Community Hospital’s new Specialty Clinic open house on May 16.
High Surf Advisory Cancelled
Surf has dropped below advisory levels early this morning, therefore, the High Surf Advisory for south-facing shores of all islands has been cancelled.
Nearly $67M in Federal Disaster Relief Funding Coming to Hawai‘i
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that Hawai‘i will receive $66.9 million in new federal disaster relief funding.
