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Gov. Ige Releases $1.9M for New Waikoloa Public Library
Gov. David Ige has released $1.9 million in Capital Improvement Project funds to buy a 1.750-acre parcel for a new Waikoloa Public Library.
Federal Funding Highlighted in Clearing Hawai‘i’s Rape Kit Backlog
Sen. Hirono highlighted the important role federal funding played in helping Hawai‘i law enforcement clear a backlog of 1,500 untested rape kits statewide.
Gov. Ige Signs Firearms Reporting Bill
Gov. David Ige signed HB720 (Act 023) on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, establishing reporting requirements for gun owners.
Legislation Introduced to Ensure Care for Vets Exposed to Agent Orange
Senators reintroduced an act to ensure thousands of “Blue Water” Navy veterans would become eligible to receive VA disability compensation and healthcare benefits.
Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING for Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Merrie Monarch Travelers Must Be Aware of ‘Ōhia Quarantine
Travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival this week are being reminded about quarantine restrictions on the transport of ‘ōhia from Hawai‘i Island.
Fight Against ROD Top Priority for Tourist Industry
Aerial surveys of Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and parts of east Maui earlier this year covered 1,081,000 acres of ʻōhiʻa forest.
Fried Joins Hawai‘i Innocence Project as Co-Director
The University of Hawai‘i reports that one of the state’s most successful litigators will co-lead the Hawaiʻi Innocence Project (HIP).
DLNR Launches Campaign to Focus Visitors & Residents on Being Safe
DLNR and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) have partnered to launch Mālama Hawai‘i.
Rep. Gabbard: ‘Trump Seems Determined to Go to War With Iran’
Rep. Gabbard issued a statement in response to an announcement by Secretary of State Pompeo that the U.S. would no longer issue sanction waivers to countries purchasing Iranian oil.
3 Hawai‘i Organizations Receive Over $4.76M in AmeriCorps Funding
Three Hawai‘i organizations have received over $4.76 million in AmeriCorps funding.
UPDATE: Woman Attacked by Shark Near A-Bay
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports a shark attack occurred off the coast near Anaeho‘omalu Bay (A Bay) around 8:30 this morning.
Ocean View Fire Destroys Home Under Construction
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 92-9033 Tree Fern Lane in Ocean View on Monday, April 22, 2019.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.6-M Phillipines Quake
An earthquake has occurred in the Phillipines.
Legislature Funds Suicide Prevention Bills
The Hawai‘i Legislature has passed two important measures to help prevent suicide and to bring awareness to a disturbing increase in youth suicides in Hawaiʻi.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 15 through April 21, 2019, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
LOCATED: Joseph Johansen, 40, Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Department is looking for 40-year-old Joseph Johansen of Hilo who was reported missing.
HPD Investigating South Kona Shooting Incident
The Hawa‘i Police Department is investigating a shooting incident which occurred in South Kona on Sunday night.
ID Needed to Renew Driver’s License With Gold Star
When the time comes to renew your Hawai‘i Driver’s License, make sure you have all the required documents so there’s no delay in getting your license.
HPD Charges Pāhoa Woman for Several Offenses After Ramming Police Car
HPD reports that detectives have charged a 38-year-old Pāhoa woman for several offenses stemming from an incident in which she allegedly rammed a police vehicle.
