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HPD Arrests 11 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of July 16, through July 22, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 11 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
STUDY: Honeybee Pheromones Safely Repel Elephants
A new study shows that alarm pheromones emitted by honeybees safely repelled elephants at South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park.
Bill to Address Nationwide Nursing Shortage Passes
Bipartisan legislation that was cosponsored by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to address nursing shortages in Hawai‘i and across the country unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
4 Wanted in Connection With Officer-Involved Shooting
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is continuing the investigation into individuals who may have provided assistance to Justin Waiki while on the run.
Hawai‘i Joins Coalition to Protect Dreamers & Preserve DACA
Hawai‘i Attorney General Russell Suzuki—part of a coalition of 20 Attorneys General—filed an amicus brief seeking to protect Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA) grantees.
Services for Fallen Officer Will be Held at Hilo Civic
The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that the funeral service for Fallen Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
Attorney General Clarifies Campaign Activity Guidelines
With federal, state and local elections rapidly approaching, the Department of the Attorney General has provided guidance to directors, officers and staff of charitable nonprofit organizations and other nonprofits, so that they do not violate federal and state restrictions on political campaign activity.
FREE SEMINAR: Security Systems & Alarms
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is presenting “Security Systems & Alarms,” a free seminar on Saturday, Aug. 4.
Harvey Dano Arrested & Charged in Officer-Involved Shooting
Harvey Damo Jr. was arrested and charged for two counts each of Terroristic Threatening 1st, Resisting Order to Stop, and Reckless Endangering, and one count each of Theft 4th and Criminal Property Damage 4th.
$3.5M to Go to Big Island Cleanup Efforts
The Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant will employ approximately 175 individuals to help with the clean-up efforts in areas on Hawai‘i Island.
4 PM: Overflow Reported Northwest of Kapoho Cone
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Suspects Charged for Allegedly Assisting Cop Killer
The Hawai‘i Police Department has announced that the three individuals initially arrested for Hindering Prosecution on Friday, July 20, have been charged.
PHOTOS: Summit Collapse Exposes Sulphur Bank
The U.S. Geological Survey released the following photos of the East Rift Zone on Sunday, July 22, 2018.
New Campaign Targets Fraudulent Veteran Charities
These tips help donors avoid scams and give wisely.
9 PM: No Tsunami From Collapse Event
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Officer in Stable Condition Following South Point Shootout
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that the investigation is continuing into the most recent shooting that occurred on South Point Road
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Channel Overflows Visible
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and video of the East Rift Zone on Saturday, July 21, 2018.
4 PM: Cracks Continue on Highway 11
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PHOTOS: View Shows 3 of 5 Volcanoes on Big Island
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the Lower East Rift Zone on Friday, July 20, 2018.
HPD Officer Wounded During Apprehension of Alleged Cop Killer
Justin Waiki opened fire, wounding an officer.
