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Island Mayors Reaffirm Resiliency as a Top Priority for Hawaiʻi
Leaders discuss strategy and energy efficiency in the face of rising concerns over climate change
$200,000 Gift to ‘Imiloa Honors Patricia Ann Weber Lee
The native garden in front of the restaurant at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center was recently named in memory of Patricia Ann Weber Lee through a $200,000 gift made by her husband.
New Invasive Species Mobile App Launched
Hawai‘i reports that in the first year of its 10-year plan to strengthen biosecurity, it took dozens of steps to better present, detect and control invasive species.
HPD Seeking Man Wanted on Assault and Terrorist Threatening
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Teodolfo Pascubillo who is wanted on assault charges as well as terrorist threatening.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday through Sunday January 22 to 28, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Interview with Man Who Faces 77 Years in Prison for Medical Marijuana Collective
Big Island Now spoke to Mike Ruggles at his house on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.
HPD Reminding Motorist to Drive Safe in School Zones
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is reminding motorists about the dangers of speeding, disregarding stop signs, disregarding red lights and flashing pedestrian lights while in a school zone.
Kailua-Kona Man Charged with Sex Offenses
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department have charged a 36-year-old Kailua-Kona man with sexual offenses in connection with an incident reported on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.
State Awards $140 Million Contract to Construct State Hospital Building
(DAGS) has awarded a $140 million contract to Hensel Phelps Construction Company to design and build a new 144-bed forensic psychiatric facility for the Hawai‘i State Hospital.
NASA Astronaut Visits Hilo for Onizuka Science Day
On Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, about 400 students grades 3 through 12 attended the 18th annual Onizuka Science Day.
UH Hilo and Bangladesh University Enter Partnerships
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and a Maritime University in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Shan Tsutsui to Resign as Lieutenant Governor
Shan S. Tsutsui announces his resignation as Lieutenant Governor, effective Jan. 31, 2018.
172 Humpbacks Spotted Across Islands During Peak Time
More than 557 volunteers gathered data from the shores of Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi islands during the first event of the 2018 Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count
UH Hilo Students Can Recharge at New Gathering Place
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Students have a new area for students to eat, talk story and recharge their electronic devices.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Hawaiian Ocean View Stabbing
Detectives have charged 39-year-old Moses Libero with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing incident
UPDATE: Search Continues for Woman Swept Away in Flash Flood
The search continues for a woman who went missing during a flash flood in Hilo on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Parents Reminded to Enroll Children in Kindergarten Early
Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) reminds parents to plan ahead and enroll their children in kindergarten early. Kindergarten is mandatory in the State of Hawai‘i.
HCOM Initiatives for the 2018 Legislative Session
The Hawai‘i Council of Mayors (HCOM), representing the mayors of the Counties of Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Maui and the City and County of Honolulu.
Female Missing Following Flash Flood in Hilo
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department (HFD) reports that a female in her mid-20’s is missing following a flash flood at Pi‘ihonua Falls.
