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Legislature Passes Juvenile Justice Reform Bills
Hawai‘i lawmakers passed bills to protect children’s constitutional rights when in police custody and to limit long sentences for minors.
Bias Against Micronesians in Hawai‘i Explored in UH Social Work Research
Micronesian people in the State of Hawaiʻi frequently face bias and discrimination from people they work with.
Reps Introduce Veterans Member Business Loan Act
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez, Don Young and Paul Cook have together introduced the bipartisan Veterans Member Business Loan Act.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Reinstate Net Neutrality
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass H.R.1644, the Save the Internet Act on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
Congressman Case Praises Astronomers Who Captured Image of Black Hole
Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) gave the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House on Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Governor Releases Funds for Miloli‘i Center
Gov. David Ige released $200,000 in construction funds for the Miloli‘i Community Enrichment and Historical Center on the Island of Hawai‘i.
Hawaiian Airlines HNL-ITO Flight Loses Cabin Pressure
A Hawai‘i Island resident contacted BigIslandNow.com with a story of a harrowing flight from O‘ahu to Hilo…
Hilo Man Charged in Hale Nani CC Escape
Hawai‘i Police Department detectives have charged a 36-year-old Hilo man for escaping from a correctional facility last month.
Legislators Reintroduce Act to Strengthen, Expand SS
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, Tina Smith, Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Ted Deutch reintroduced the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act.
Hilo Woman Charged With Robbery, Drug Offense
A 22-year-old Hilo woman is charged with robbery and a drug offense after shoplifting at a local big box store in Hilo.
Heavy Snow Forecast for Big Island Summits
Overnight on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, the National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Winter Storm Watch, Wind Advisory and Small Craft Advisory.
Big Island Homelessness Decreases Despite Displacement Due to Natural Disasters
The 2019 Point in Time Count results showed that Hawaiʻi County made significant gains in addressing homelessness.
HPD Arrests 15 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 4, 2019, through April 7, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 15, motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Charges Kea‘au Man in Church Burglary
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has charged 28-year-old Scott Conol-Pavao with an array of offenses stemming from a break-in which occurred on April 7, 2019.
Cancer Clinical Trial Participants Honored
The University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center hosted its 4th annual Helping Enhance Research in Oncology (HERO) appreciation event.
HPD Charge Puna Patrol Officer With Multiple Offenses
HPD has charged a 29-year-old Puna Patrol Officer with two counts of Abuse of a Household member and one count of second-degree assault.
Sen. Hirono Slams Republican ‘Attack on Women’s Reproductive Rights’
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono spoke out against anti-choice legislation that would outlaw abortion after 20 weeks, with very limited exceptions.
Human Services Blueprint Created for COFA Citizens
Rep. John Mizuno with fellow lawmakers formed an initial outline of solutions to address the unique needs of Compact of Free Association citizens in Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i House Passes 85 More Senate Bills
With two days left before the Second Crossover deadline, the House on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, passed an additional 85 Senate bills.
Roadway Resurfacing Work on Hualālai Street
The County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing work on Hualālai Street.
