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What You Need to Renew Your Driver 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.
Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans Heads to President’s Desk
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono to recognize the contributions of more than 18,000 Chinese-American World War II veterans.
4 Hawaiʻi Island Schools to Compete Robotics Championship
Schools competing from the Big Island thus far include Hilo High, Keaʻau High, Kohala High and St. Joseph.
Wanted Man Arrested in Hōnalo
Hawaiʻi Island Police report that Banyan Hanato was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Honalo.
Senate Approves GI Housing Payment Bill
The Senate unanimously approved legislation that ensures the VA reimburses veterans for missed or underpaid Forever GI Bill housing benefits.
6.2-M Quake Shakes Easter Island
A 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake has been recorded southeast of Easter Island.
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Criminal Justice System
The U.S. Senate passed sweeping legislation to improve the criminal justice system, including a bipartisan measure authored by Sen. Brian Schatz on Tuesday.
Sen. Hirono Issues Statement on Fingerprinting Policy
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following statement after the Trump Administration stated it would end its policy of requiring fingerprinting of all adult members.
STUDY: Japanese Americans are Predisposed to Excess Body Fat
Japanese Americans have a greater predisposition to accumulate fat inside the abdomen (visceral fat) and liver (liver fat), compared to other races/ethnicities.
Spencer Beach Park Closing for Emergency Repairs
Parks and Recreation is letting the public know that Spencer Beach Park, located in Kawaihae, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 19 and 20.
Hilo Boy, 13, Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Dominic Holton of Hilo.
Hawai‘i County DPW Director Resigns
Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Director Allan Simeon has submitted his resignation from the director position, effective Jan. 31, 2019.
UH: Internal Audit Finds No Irregularities in Maunakea Management
An audit of finances related to the UH’s management of Maunakea will be presented to the UH Board of Regents Committee on Independent Audit on Dec. 19.
Senate Passes Bill to Expand Amber Alert System
The Senate unanimously passed legislation authored by Sens. Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski that will expand the AMBER Alert system to all U.S. territories.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for north-, west- and east-facing shores of Kona, Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna from Keahole Point to Cape Kumukahi.
HPD Arrests 33 Motorists for DUI Violations
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 33 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between Dec. 10 and 16, 2018.
UH Law Students Help Deployed Service Members
Hawaiʻi service members who leave suddenly for deployments are now getting help from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson Law School students.
UPDATE: Tiny House Big Island Homes on Wheels Begins Pre-Sales
Stargazer Industries Inc. has made available its Tiny House Big Island Homes on Wheels catalog, one mobile site office.
Legislation Passed to Improve How Public Receives Missile Alerts
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Children From Pesticides
Sen. Brian Schatz introduced a bill to ban chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that is hazardous to humans, particularly children on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
