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Senators Press DOD to Halt Funding of Immigration Detention Centers
Senators demand answers following Trump’s claim that the DOD will build “massive cities of tents” for those seeking asylum.
‘Hikianalia’ Returns After Four-Month California Voyage
Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia and her crew returned to Sand Island on O‘ahu the night of Dec. 12, 2018, at approximately 10 p.m.
17 Evacuate Due to Hilo Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a single-story structure blaze on Dec. 13, 2018, at 64 Ipuka St., Unit 10D, in Hilo.
Hirono Votes to End Support of Saudi-Led War in Yemen
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono voted to pass a resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Dec. 14–16
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Dam Evacuation Zone Info & Maps Available Online
The updated Dam Inventory Management System is now available online with access to dam evacuation zone maps.
Reps to Conduct Oversight of Trump’s Mistreatment of Migrant Children
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono will go to Texas on a congressional oversight trip investigating the Trump Administration’s treatment of children who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.
UPDATE: Wind Advisory Issued for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports at 9:30 p.m. that the Wind Advisory has been extended until 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14.
HPD Searching for Missing 40-Year-Old Man
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Ralpheal Alfred Kanani Silva.
Puna Man Charged with Terroristic Threatening, Other Offenses
The HPD has charged a Puna man in connection with the incident which prompted the response of the Special Response Team to Fern Acres Subdivision on Dec. 11.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Protect Online Data
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 15 senators in introducing The Data Care Act, a piece of legislation intended to protect personal online data.
Investigation Into Hawai‘i State Hospital Escape Concludes
Based on the report findings, no hospital employees will receive disciplinary action.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 5–12
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 5 and 12, 2018.
Military Plane Crashes Into Ocean
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickham (JBPHH) is confirming a Hawker-Hunter aircraft operated by a civilian contractor has crashed into the ocean.
Rep. Gabbard Secures Funding to Fight Invasive Species
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass bipartisan legislation that empowers family farmers and ranchers.
HPD Kicking Off ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is kicking off their 2018 Christmas Season “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
HAWAI‘I COUNTY: How Residents Can Modify Lava Fields to Access Homes
The county has received many requests from residents affected by the recent eruption to allow them to create access to their property across the lava fields.
U.S. Ag Secretary Perdue Visits Puna
United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is on the Big Island for a few days and was in Puna on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
Senators Urge FAA to Implement & Improve Airport Contract Tower Program
Senators and colleagues are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to implement Section 152 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Hawai‘i Emerges As Leader at Poland Climate Action Convention
The Climate Registry and the Climate Action Reserve hosted a bipartisan delegation of U.S. states at the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) in Poland.
