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New Graduation Requirements for KSBE Students
Parents of students at KSBE students received an email from Vice President of Education Dr. Holoua Stender notifying them of new graduation requirements.
Hawai‘i to Receive $11M+ for Homeless Assistance
HUD has awarded more than $11 million in Continuum of Care grants to fund 35 homeless assistance programs across Hawai‘i.
‘USS Chafee’ to Return from Western Pacific Deployment
The U.S. Navy reports that the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) is scheduled to return to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant
HPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 22-year-old man identified as Chance Gorelangton-Kuanoni, last known to reside in Kamuela.
Kona District Suspect Arrested After Turning Herself In
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested Tiara Kolowena on Jan. 10, 2018, at 8:15 p.m., at the Kealakehe Police Station after she turned herself in.
Legislators Introduce Initiative to Mitigate Opioid Crisis
The new bill will provide $5 billion dollars over the next five years to expand research on opioid misuse and non-opioid alternatives.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Communications Surveillance
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted against legislation to reauthorize the warrantless collection of Americans’ calls, emails, texts and other communications.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Alert for January 2018
Military units will conduct various types of training at Pōhakuloa Training Area in January that may be heard or observed by surrounding communities.
HPD Seeking Kona Woman on Outstanding Warrant
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tiara Kolowena, aka Tiara Baker, a 54-year-old Kona District resident.
Legislation to Increase Federal Resources for Migrants
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) joined a coalition of lawmakers in reintroducing the Compact Impact Relief Act.
Hawai‘i Island DUI Arrests Increase by 4.4% in 2017
The HPD has released the DUI stats for the year 2017; there were 1,160 DUI arrests compared with 1,111 in 2016, an increase of 4.4%.
‘Majority Feels Safe’ According to UH Student Survey
The University of Hawaiʻi released the results of a groundbreaking climate survey of students on sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
Almost Half in Hawai‘i Unable to Pay for Basic Necessities
Hawai‘i United Way releases Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Report.
IRS Warns of Heightened Fraud Activity
The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals about early signs that cybercriminals already are at work.
HPD Arrests 17 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan. 1 through 7, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Pāhala Woman Charged in a Domestic-Related Incident
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a woman in connection with a domestic-related incident that occurred in Pāhala.
Sayonara & Mahalo, ‘Nippon Maru’
The Big Island of Hawai‘i Gannenmono Committee bid aloha to the Japanese training sailing ship “Nippon Maru” this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Hilo Harbor.
HI Driver’s License/ID to Carry Star in Gold Circle Marking
Star in a gold circle marking to appear on Hawai‘i State Driver’s Licenses or State Identification Cards issued on or after Jan. 16, 2018.
UPDATE 2: Barricaded Hawaiian Beaches Man Commits Suicide
This morning at about 12:20 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of gunshots fired at a residence on Kamanu Street in Hawaiian Beaches.
Bipartisan Push Stops Proposal to Deport H-1B Visa Holders Seeking Permanent Residency
The Trump Administration has reportedly backed off from a proposal to deport H-1B holders awaiting permanent residency processing.
