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Kaʻū Man Wanted for Questioning in Terroristic Threatening Investigation
Police investigating the complaints identified Jeffery Belanio Jr. as the suspect.
5 of 14 Cesspool Priority Areas are on Big Island
Five of the state’s 14 priority targets are on Hawai‘i Island—Kapoho, Kea‘au, Puako, Hilo Bay and Kailua/Kona coastal areas.
UPDATE 5: Snow, Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory
A Flash Flood Watch, Winter Storm Warning and High Surf Advisory are in effect for Hawai‘i Island.
Rep. Hanabusa Opposes Republican Tax Plan
In Hawai‘i, where “we have more than 25,000 residents struggling to find affordable housing and work that pays for our high cost of living, this plan is a disaster.” By repealing the individual insurance mandate, health insurance premiums will rise by about 10 percent a year and 13 million more Americans will go without health insurance.
USDA: No Evidence of Rodenticide in Stranded Whales
No detectable levels of the rodenticide Diphacinone were in the livers of five pilot whales that died on Kaua‘i on Oct. 13, 2017.
Attorneys General: Disclose Baggage Fees Upfront
The rule would have required airlines to post all the fees up front at the beginning of the booking process—instead of surprising consumers at the end.
Sen. Hirono: Republican Tax Bill is ‘a Scam’
This bill is ‘Republican Party’s mission to… gut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security to pay for trillions of dollars in tax cuts to the richest Americans and corporations.”
Sen. Schatz Votes Against Republican Tax Bill
Before the vote, Sen. Schatz spoke out against the bill on the Senate floor, outlining the “seven worst aspects” of the tax bill.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against ‘Corporate-Handout Tax Bill’
After a re-vote, the House passed H.R. 1 again today by a vote of 224-201.
Hawai‘i DOH Approves Use of Medical Marijuana for ALS Patients
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has added Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) to the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis use.
Marine Helicopter Target of Lasing Incident on O‘ahu
A Huey helicopter aircrew was involved in a lasing incident while flying routine operations near Marine Corps Training Area Bellows on O‘ahu on Dec. 5.
UPDATE 2: Hostage Incident Ends: Suspect Shoots Himself in Face
Hawaiʻi Police are investigating an ongoing hostage incident in the Leilani Estates subdivision in Puna.
UPDATE: Snow on Summits, Flood Watch Continues for Big Island
A Flash Flood Watch and Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the Big Island.
ObamaCare Enrollment Extension Request Denied
The Trump Administration declined to extend the HealthCare.gov sign-up period amid a last-minute surge of enrollees.
Kamuela Boy Missing Since August
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Kamuela youth who was reported missing.
HPD Arrests 24 Motorists for DUI Violations
So far this year, there have been 1,115 DUI arrests compared with 1,061 during the same period last year, an increase of 5.1%.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Scrutinizes Parental Responsibilities
The case involves a dispute between a former married same-sex couple regarding whether C.C. is a legal parent of a child conceived using anonymous donor sperm and born to D.D. during the marriage.
Christmas Gas Prices Highest Since 2013
Average Christmas Day gas prices will be their highest since 2013.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Dec. 18–21
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Monday to Thursday, Dec. 18 to 21, 2017.
Alaska Woman Charged With Attempted Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged an Alaska woman with attempted murder after an incident in Kailua-Kona.
