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Alaska Woman Charged With Attempted Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged an Alaska woman with attempted murder after an incident in Kailua-Kona.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: November 2017
Hāmākua Coast Community Police responded to six thefts, three assaults, two vehicle thefts, four criminal property damage incidents and three drug-related incidents.
Hilo Man Charged in Connection With Robbery
Police were called to a business on Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo after a man took two bottles of liquor, then shoved an employee before running out of the store.
DOH Launches Statewide Rat Lungworm Media Campaign
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health recently launched a statewide broadcast media campaign to educate residents and visitors about rat lungworm disease.
Suspects Charged With Burglary, Injuring Officers
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Pāhoa man and a Volcano woman in connection with a residential burglary in Puna that left two officers injured.
Vehicle-Bicycle Crash Victim Identified
He was identified as 70-year-old Jerry Lee Wiseman of Pepeʻekeo.
Hawai‘i County Fireworks Permit and Sales Locations
Fireworks permits will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, Dec. 26. Fireworks sales will begin on Dec. 26 and will end at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Late Wednesday Night
A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Big Island, Kaho‘olawe, Lāna‘i, Maui and Moloka‘i from this evening through late Wednesday night.
Gov. Ige Releases Statement of Net Neutrality Repeal
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige released a statement in response to yesterday’s net neutrality repeal vote by the Federal Communications Commission.
New Online Tool Provides 2016 Election Data for Hawai‘i
The online interactive database provides comprehensive election data for all 50 states.
Conservative Organization Gives Low Marks to Hawai‘i Legislators
The ACUF has reviewed each piece of legislation voted on by Hawai‘i legislators to produce average scores for each chamber and individual scores for each member.
High Surf & Wind Advisories in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory for the east-facing shores of Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo and Puna through tomorrow.
REPORT: Hawai‘i No. 2 Healthiest State in Nation
According to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Annual Report for 2017, Hawai‘i lost its No. 1 ranking as the healthiest state to Massachusetts.
Registration of Hula Hālau Name Sparks Controversy
A hula student has filed a tradename in Japan for Halau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniakea, setting off a controversy that has outraged thousands on social media.
Legislators Ask Experian to Ease Sign-Up for ACA Plans
Because the number of credit freezes has increased in the wake of the Equifax data breach, consumers may be prevented from enrolling in health plans…
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Supports Right to Healthy Environment
The appeal challenged the PUC’s denial of Sierra Club’s request to intervene in a case involving a proposed agreement by MECO to buy power from the former HC&S’s coal-fired power plant.
Rep. Gabbard: We Must Reverse Corporate-Backed Repeal of Net Neutrality
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) released the following statement on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, after the FCC voted to repeal Title II net neutrality regulations.
HDOT Outlines Big Island Highway Projects
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation provided an update on Dec. 14 on high-visibility, current and upcoming highways projects.
