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Rep. Gabbard Votes to End U.S. Support for Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted in support of S.J.Res.7, a resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
AG: Rule Would Unlawfully Strip Residents of Food Stamp Benefits
Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 21 states and territories in opposing an unlawful Trump administration effort to strip residents of SNAP benefits.
Maui Woman, 81, Receives Probation for Stabbing
The Maui News reported that an 81-year-old woman received four years’ probation for stabbing a 55-year-old woman in a parking lot last year.
Senate Democrats Request DOI Data Suppression Investigation
Senators sent a letter to the Department of the Interior deputy inspector general requesting she investigate “the suppression of a F&WS Biological Opinion.
‘Aloha From Taiwan Day’ Proclaimed for April 10
Lt. Gov. Josh Green presented Michael Tseng with a proclamation proclaiming April 10, 2019, as “Aloha from Taiwan Day.”
Senators Postpone Decision on Bill Relating to Water Rights
A joint Senate Committee postponed decision making on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, on the controversial bill relating to water rights.
ACLU Hawai‘i Testifies on Director of Public Safety Nomination
The ACLU of Hawai‘i (ACLU) submitted comments on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, to the committee considering the nomination of Nolan Espinda to a second term.
Installation of Nearly 3,000 Solar Panels at HNL Complete
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reports the completion of the installation of 2,980 additional photovoltaic panels on the 5th floor of the Terminal 2.
Big Island Residents Win in Toastmasters Competition
Maureen Garry of Waikoloa took first place honors for Table Topics at the Toastmasters Division C Speech Contest on Saturday, March 30, 2019.
New Branding Campaign Launched to Support Big Island Tourism
Tourism on the Island of Hawai‘i is receiving some much-needed support with an emphasis on new branding initiatives and increased marketing funding.
More Hawai‘i Students Graduating with Honors
The number of students who have earned the DOE’s Honors Recognition Certificate is steadily increasing.
Tsunami Awareness Month: Malika Interviews Tsunami Expert Dr. Dudley
The State of Hawaii named April as Tsunami Awareness Month in the 1990s. On April 1, 1946 a tsunami from the Aleutian islands surprised the State. At the time, the Hawaiian Islands did not have a tsunami warning system. The death toll…
HPD Investigates Unidentified Body Found in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the discovery of a man’s body found this morning, April 3, 2019, on Kīlauea Avenue.
Senators Reintroduce Equal Rights Amendment
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex…”
Kona Historical Society Receives $600K Grant
Gov. David Ige released a $600,000 grant-in-aid to the Kona Historical Society on April 3, 2019, for the construction of a gallery and museum on the Island of Hawai‘i.
Efforts Underway to Improve Pelekāne Bay Water Quality
The Pelekāne Bay watershed conservation project will reduce sediment runoff through wildfire management and rotational grazing.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-&-Run on Highway 11
An unidentified male pedestrian died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run vehicle crash that occurred this morning, April 3, 2019, on Highway 11.
HPD Continues to Seek Witnesses to N. Kohala Shooting
Big Island police are seeking possible witnesses who may have been in the area of Waianaia Gulch in North Kohala on the morning of March 27, 2019.
How Are Concerns About School Violence Being Addressed in Hawai‘i?
Only around half of bullying incidents are reported to staff in Hawai‘i’s DOE and schools took no action in 15% of the cases that were reported.
HPD Seeking Witnesses in North Kohala Shooting Incident
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking possible witnesses who may have been in the area of Wainaia Gulch in North Kohala on the morning of March 27, 2019.
