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Hawai‘i Island Police Downplay Missing Persons Issue
The police department indicated that the media exaggerated the missing persons and sex trafficking issue in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Island Scheduled Lane Closures, March 25–29
Temporary lane closures are scheduled Monday through Friday, March 25 through 29, 2019.
One-Way Traffic Set During St. Joseph Anniversary Celebration
A temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapi‘olani Street to accommodate parishioners attending masses and festivities on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24.
UH: Gratified by Lack of Staff Cuts; Wary of Overall Budget
UH officials still want to review the full details of the conference budget to understand how it addresses other significant cuts proposed in the Senate budget.
Discovery of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Prompts DLNR Actions
As part of the on-going response to the detection of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Kaua‘i, the Hawai‘i DLNR will begin installing signs and numerous boot-brush stations.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Mueller’s Report to Attorney General
Sen.r Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) issued a statement after Special Counsel Robert Mueller submitted his report to the attorney general.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
ASmall Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island leeward waters and Big Island SE waters.
Senator Concludes Review of UH Positions Targeted for Elimination
Sen. Donna Mercado Kim has completed a review of 121 positions at the University of Hawai‘i that had been considered for elimination.
Pāhala Transfer Station Closed for Remainder of March 22
The Pāhala Transfer Station will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, due to an unanticipated staffing shortage.
HPD Continues Search for Walter Gomes
Hawaiʻi police are continuing their investigation into an assault which occurred in Kailua-Kona on March 20 in which a woman sustained a single gunshot wound.
USPS May Relocate Kamuela Post Office
The United States Postal Service is considering relocating the Kamuela Post Office.
Hawai‘i Historic Preservation Division to Begin I Mua Mondays
Starting on April 8 and until further notice, the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division will institute I Mua Mondays.
$2.4M Released for Kona Hospital Reno
Gov. David Ige released $2.4 million in construction funds for renovations to the Kona Community Hospital.
What’s Up? Last Supermoon of 2019 Tonight
The third and final supermoon of 2019 will occur tonight, Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Pāhoa Suspect Charged With Stabbing at Hilo Medical Center
A 21-year-old Pāhoa man was charged for offenses stemming from a stabbing at the Hilo Medical Center yesterday morning. After conferring with prosecutors, detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigation Section charged Franklin Laney Allen Poulsen with attempted second-degree murder, one count of first-degree terroristic threatening, two counts of first-degree assault, and one count of […]
Hawai‘i Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year Event Set for March 29
The Hawai‘i State Capitol Building will be hosting the 2019 Hawai‘i State Youth of the Year event on Friday, March 29, 2019.
HDOT: HNL Passengers Should Get Dropped Off
Over the Spring Break travel season, the Department of Transportation Airports Division suggests drop-offs at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Bipartisan Legislation to Deliver Relief to Federal Employees Relocating for Work
Senators reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would provide certain civilian federal employees financial relief if they are relocated for work.
HPD Searching for Kona Shooting Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a shooting incident which occurred in the Kona District that left one woman seriously injured.
Puna Shooting Suspect Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder
Hawai‘i Island police report that the Puna shooting suspect has been charged with second-degree murder.
