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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.
North Kona Water Restriction Downgraded to Voluntary Conservation
The 25% mandatory North Kona Water Restriction that has been in effect since last January has been downgraded to 10% Voluntary Water Conservation today.
CDC Reveals Politically Charged ‘Words to Avoid’
In a response to the Senators’ letter, the CDC provided a style guide which directed staff to avoid certain words, including “vulnerable,” “diversity”…
Big Island University CFO Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Pablo Rivera was sentenced to 115 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud; he obtained over $3M from the University of the Nations on the Big Island.
Hawai‘i DOH Advises Public to Get Flu Shot
The state Department of Health (DOH) is advising everyone six months and older to get a flu shot as soon as possible to protect against influenza.
Rep. Hanabusa Formally Launches Gubernatorial Campaign
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa formally launched her campaign to become Hawai‘i’s next governor on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.
HPD Searching for Missing Hilo Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.
106 Die on Hawai‘i Roads in 2017
Preliminary reports by The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) show that 106 people died on Hawai‘i roads in 2017.
HPD Locates Missing Hilo Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department have located a 62-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List
The following students at the University of Hawai‘i Hilo College of Arts and Sciences are recognized as Dean’s List recipients for the fall 2017 semester:
Puna District Crime Report: Dec. 1–31, 2017
Puna Community Police responded to 19 burglaries, two robberies, seven vehicle thefts and nine vehicle break-ins in the Puna District in December 2017.
HPD Seeking Man Who Failed to Return to HCCC
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Alexander Hill.
Japan Cadets Clean Hilo Beach and Damaged Graves
Members of the Japanese Community Association and other Japanese organizations welcomed the return of the Japanese training sailing ship, Nippon Maru.
Court Seeking Applicants for Grand Jury Counsel
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawai‘i Island) is now seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona.
DOH Confirms Two Hepatitis A Cases On Kaua‘i
Two cases of hepatitis A in Kaua‘i residents are being investigated by the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
State VEX Championships Scheduled, Jan. 13–14
The Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawai‘i State VEX Championships are scheduled for next Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13 and 14, 2018.
Rep. Todd to Host Community Meeting and Meal
Rep. Chris Todd is hosting a community meeting and meal on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Waiakea High School cafeteria.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 8–12
Temporary road and lane closures have been scheduled Monday day through Friday, Jan. 8 through 12, 2018.
Hawaiian Beaches Woman Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lokelani Harbrecht-Kalua.
IRS: Now Is a Good Time to Get Current on Taxes
Federal law limits refund claims for most taxpayers to three years from their due date.
