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Big Island Resident Named Volunteer of the Year
Big Island resident Niralyn Hocson was honored as Red Cross Volunteer of the Year for 2019 on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the University of Hawaii, Hilo.
Hawai‘i AG Declares Support For D.C. Statehood
Hawai‘i Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine in supporting Statehood for the District of Columbia.
PHOTO UPDATE: Helicopter Crashes in Sacred Falls Park
A helicopter under contract to the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) crashed Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in a gully in Sacred Falls State Park on O‘ahu.
Unprecedented Dairy Cow Rescue Effort Still Underway
More than 2,600 dairy cows needed to find new homes upon the closure of Big Island Dairy in Ōʻōkala on Hawai‘i Island.
Gov. Ige Signs Law Providing $60 Million in Relief for Big Island
Gov. David Ige signed HB 1180 HD1 into law, providing $60 million in relief to the Big Island.
Senators Welcome Interior IG’s Investigation Into Secretary Bernhardt
Senators welcomed the decision reached by the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of the Interior.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 8 through 14, 2019, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i Ranks Among Bottom 6 States for Economic Outlook
Hawai‘i ranks No. 23 for economic performance (1=best 50=worst) and No. 45 for economic outlook in the 12th Edition of Rich States, Poor States.
Celebration of Life Event to Be Held May 25
Hawai‘i Care Choices (formerly Hospice of Hilo) will hold this year’s Celebration of Life Lantern Floating event at Reed’s Bay on Saturday, May 25.
Sens. Hirono, Booker Reintroduce Access to Birth Control Act
Last week, Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and 15 of their Senate colleagues reintroduced the Access to Birth Control Act.
OHA Board Grants Internal Audit Extension
The OHA Board of Trustees approved an eight-month time extension for its internal audit to provide its independent auditor sufficient time to finish its work.
John Kahalioumi Announced Officer of the Quarter
The Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Associationrecognized Officer John Kahalioumi as their HISSPA Officer of the Quarter for Q1 2019.
UH Requesting Second Round of Public Hearings for Maunakea
The UH Board of Regents is being requested to approve a second round of public hearings on a new draft of proposed administrative rules for Maunakea.
HDOT Continues to Seek Input on Potential Road Usage Charge
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds the public there is an online meeting to get feedback on research about a road usage charge.
Sen. Hirono Joins Delegation to South Korea & Vietnam
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono is joining eight of her colleagues on a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Vietnam and South Korea.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Several Warrants
The Hawai‘i Police Department is searching for a 28-year-old Pepe‘ekeo man.
Lawmakers & Staff Donate Clothing for YWCA’s Dress for Success Program
Members and staff at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature donated to the Dress for Success Program hosted by the YWCA O‘ahu
Hawai‘i AG Joins Multistate Amicus Brief to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights
Hawai‘i Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 21 other AG’s in filing a brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Big Island Gas Prices Up Slightly
The average price for regular gas in Hilo is $3.651 for regular, up slightly from last week’s price of $3.607.
Merrie Monarch Traffic Pattern Begins April 24
In conjunction with the 56th annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
