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HPD Locates Man Wanted on Warrants
The Hawai`i Island Police Department has located a 56-year-old Ka‘ū man who was wanted for outstanding warrants.
Reps Pass Appropriations Package
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa voted to pass an appropriations package.
Bill to Provide ID for COFA Migrants Passes House
Bipartisan legislation to extend identification services to citizens of the Freely Associated States who reside in Hawai‘i and across the U.S., unanimously passed the House.
County Council Proposes Amendments to County Charter
The Hawai‘i County Charter is the document which sets out the form of local government in the County of Hawai‘i.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Secured for Hurricane Lane
The Presidential Disaster Declaration request by Gov. David Ige to address the impacts of Hurricane Lane has been granted.
Councilmember Ruggles Puts Queen’s Hospital on Notice
Councilmember Jen Ruggles sent notifying Queen’s Health Systems that it appears it may be violating the rights of protected persons in Hawai’i.
UPDATE: Missing Big Island Woman Found
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, identified as 39-year-old Robyn Jean Spotts of Hilo.
Congress Asked to Address Medical Cannabis Banking Conflict
Questions have always loomed about how dispensaries here in Hawai‘i will be able to use banks locally to safeguard their cash reserve.
Sen. Ruderman Invites Public to Town Hall Meeting
The public is invited to attend a community town hall meeting hosted by Sen. Russell Ruderman.
PSD Graduates New Correctional Officers
The Department of Public Safety welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony held at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
HSTA Statement Regarding Counties Appeal to Supreme Court
WalletHub recently ranked Hawai‘i as the worst place for teachers in the country.
Hawai‘i Disaster Relief Funding Act Passes
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa voted to pass critical disaster relief and recovery funding for Hawai‘i.
New Federal Disaster Relief Funds Coming to Hawai‘i
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, to boost relief funding.
Coalition Supports Amicus Brief to Maintain Women’s Health Coverage
AG Russell Suzuki joined a coalition of 17 Attorneys General led by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro in filing an amicus brief to support a lawsuit.
Resolution to Stop Support for Saudi Arabia’s Genocidal War in Yemen
Invoking the War Powers Resolution, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
HPD Locates Missing 17-Year-Old
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 17-year-old Jacob Mead of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing.
2 Adults & 1 Juvenile Arrested Following Search Warrant in Kamuela
Hawai‘i Island Police Department Detectives from the Area II Juvenile Aid Section, (JAS), in collaboration with Vice, on, Tuesday, Sept. 25, executed a Search Warrant.
Act to Improve Federal Use of AI Introduced
Legislators introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Government Act on Sept. 26, 2018.
HFD Responds to Captain Cook Structure Fire
A residential fire reported has been reported in Captain Cook.
HPD Arrests 24 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of Sept. 17, through Sept. 23, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
