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Hawai‘i to Receive $1 Million in Federal Funding for Preschool Programs
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono reports that Hawai‘i will receive nearly $1 million in continued support under the federal Preschool Development Grant program.
House Finance Committee Passes Biennial Budget
HAWAI‘I: Bill is the first step in reforming the way state government spends taxpayer money.
Changes Upcoming for Dog the Bounty Hunter
The famous Chapman’s businesses are closing and eventually moving, and the crime-fighting couple will begin production on a new national TV series soon.
Keiki Caucus to Unveil 2019 Legislative Package
Sen. Karl Rhoads and Rep. John M. Mizuno, co-conveners of the Keiki Caucus, will present the group’s 2019 Legislative Package at the State Capitol.
HPA Releases First Semester Dean’s List
Hawaii Preparatory Academy has released its 2018-19 Dean’s Recognition List for Semester 1.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Address Nursing Shortage
The act would reauthorize federal funding for nursing workforce and education programs to help grow and support the nursing workforce.
FAFSA Data Dashboard Launched
HIDOE launched a new online tool to track completion rates for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, submittals.
Lt. Gov. Green Comments on State of the State
Lt. Gov. Green commented on Gov. David Ige’s State of the State address.
HPD Arrests 19 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan. 14, through Jan. 20, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Illegal Lay Net Snares Regulated Fish & Juvenile Green Sea Turtle
Officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) responded to a call the morning of Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.
Rep. Gabbard Hosts Parkland Shooting Victim 3D Sculpture
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, welcomed a 3D-printed statue of Joaquin “Guac” Oliver, a 17-year-old Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School senior who was killed.
Legislation to Ensure Contract Workers Hurt by Shutdown Receive Pay
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and 21 of their colleagues introduced legislation to secure back pay for the federal contractor employees impacted by the government shutdown.
HPD Searching for Missing 18-Year-Old Woman
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Daysha Carter, who was last seen in the Hawaiian Paradise Park area on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.
Pāpa‘ikou Transfer Station Closed Due to Staff Shortage
Due to unexpected staff shortages in East Hawaiʻi, the Pāpa‘ikou Transfer Station closed at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.
UH Hilo Releases CAFNRM Dean’s List, Fall 2018
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management recognizes the following Dean’s List recipients for Fall 2018.
Gov. Ige: ‘State of the State of Hawai‘i is Sound’
Gov. David Ige delivered his vision for the future of Hawai‘i during his State of the State address to the 30th State Legislature Joint Session on Jan. 22.
Mountain View Man Charged in Stabbing Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 21-year-old Mountain View man in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Mountain View Saturday night, Jan. 19, 2019.
Two Pāhoa Residents Charged in Drug Bust
Hawaiʻi police recovered a large cache of illegal narcotics during the execution of a search warrant at a Pāhoa residence.
Women’s Legislative Caucus Introduces 2019 Bills Package
The Women’s Legislative Caucus of the Hawai‘i State Legislature has introduced its legislative package to address a series of issues facing women in the state.
UH Students Asked to Participate in Online Survey
The University of Hawai‘i is asking students to participate in a followup online survey about dating/domestic violence from Jan. 22 to Feb. 22, 2019.
