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State Conservation Enforcement Officers Being Recruited
The Hawai‘i DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is beginning recruitment for Conservation & Resources Enforcement Officer (I) positions.
Supporters Rally at Capitol for Kupuna Caregivers Program
Dozens of kūpuna, their caregivers and other advocates united at the Hawai‘i State Capitol to voice their support for the Kupuna Caregivers Program.
Kamehameha Scholars Program Creates Pathway to College & Career
Kamehameha Schools recently launched the online application for its nationally acclaimed Kamehameha Scholars program.
State Warns of Unofficial Annual Business Report Solicitations
The state DCCA Business Registration Division (BREG) is once again warning local businesses and the public about unofficial solicitations being sent out.
Senators Call on DOJ to Protect Census Data
Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 15 senators in calling on the DOJ to follow the law and protect the confidentiality of responses collected through the census.
STUDY: Parents With 5 or More Children May Face Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Parents who have five or more children may face a higher risk of heart disease than those who have only one or two.
HPD Searching for Pāhoa Man Wanted on Grand Jury Warrant
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a 32-year-old Pāhoa man who is wanted on an outstanding Grand Jury Warrant.
Pāhoa Man Charged for Theft & Firearm Offenses
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 43-year-old Pāhoa man was charged for theft and firearm offenses.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Rise From Last Week
Honolulu gas prices have risen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.21/g Monday, March 25, 2019.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Big Island leeward and SE waters until Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 6 a.m.
Hirono Releases Statement on AG’s Summary of Mueller Report
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following statement after the release of Attorney General Bill Barr’s summary of the Mueller Report.
Waimea We Are Community Fair Set for March 28
Waimea is invited to the first We Are Community Fair from 5 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 28, in Waimea Middle School’s new STEAM Learning Center.
Kealakehe Among Finalist in ‘Ōlelo Video Competition
Finalists were selected from more than a 1,000 students across the state.
Hawai‘i Public Libraries to Observe Kuhio Day Holiday
In observance of Prince Kuhio Day in Hawai‘i, all public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Obituary Notices: Week of March 24, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituary notices for the week of March 24, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
DOH Awarded $2M to Continue Opioid Crisis Prevention Efforts
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) was awarded $2,107,130 in federal grant funds.
Residential ‘Shack’ Destroyed in Eden Roc Fire
Hawai‘i Island firefighters arrived at the scene of a structure fire at 11-1744 Ohelo St. in Kea‘au on MQ4DH 24, 2019, at 4:10 a.m.
State Announces Plans to Help Inmates Reenter Community
The plan includes four phases of reentry, six areas of focus and a total of 51 reentry strategies.
PGV to Provide Limited Access for Puna Residents
Puna Geothermal Venture, in partnership with Kapoho Land and Development Company, will provide access for residents with homes and farms within the kipuka.
Public Invited for 1st Hawai‘i Island Economic Summit
The free community event will be held on April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, in Kona.
