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Senators Introduce Protection Act After Equifax Hack
The Freedom from Equifax Exploitation (FREE) Act would return control over credit and personal information to consumers.
HDOA to Receive $332,000 for Pesticide Regulation
EPA awards $332,000 to Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture for pesticide programs.
Hawai‘i Island Weekend Lane Closures: Sept. 15–17
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Friday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Peter Boy’s Mother Back in Court
Court documents claim that she is not complying with the terms and conditions of her probation.
UPDATE: One of Two Suspects Arrested in Hilo Carjacking Case
During the car jacking incident, one of the suspects was reported to have brandished a machete.
North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
Multiple news outlets have reported that North Korea has fired an “unidentified projectile this morning toward the east from the Sunan area in North Korea.”
House Passes Amendment to Increase Funding for the Native CDFI Program
The House passed an amendment to the appropriations package to provide an additional $1M to the Native American Community Development Financial Institutions.
Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System to Receive $2.8+ M
The University of Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System will receive over $2.8 million in NOAA funding.
HPD Seeking Cell Phone Theft Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a female who is suspected of stealing a black LG cell phone.
Sen. Hirono Supports for Medicare for All
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled his single-payer healthcare proposal, the Medicare for All plan, today, before a packed room of supporters on Capitol Hill.
House Passes Amendment to Prevent Police Seizure of Property
U.S. Representatives passed a bipartisan amendment to an appropriations package preventing police from seizing private property for profit without due process.
Hawai‘i to Receive $185 Million to Help Homeless Veterans
Funding will give struggling veterans access to stable housing and provide them with services they need to get back on their feet and find a home of their own.
Puna Man Wanted in Connection With Assault Investigation
The HPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning regarding an assault investigation.
Missing Hale Nani Center Inmate Arrested
Kona Police arrested missing Hale Nani Reintegration Center inmate Joshua White on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 13.
TMT HEARING: BLNR to Hear Oral Arguments
The Hawai‘i BLNR will hear oral arguments in the Contested Case Hearing for the Conservation District Use Application for the TMT on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Honoka‘a Man Indicted for Child Pornography
Honoka‘a resident Joshua Iwasaki has been indicted for possessing videos of child sexual abuse on three separate digital media devices.
Hawaiʻi Ranked Third Happiest State in US
A recent study also ranked Hawaiʻi first in the nation for depression among adults.
Hirono Urges Equifax to End Limits on Consumer Rights
Current Equifax agreements limit consumers’ ability to sue the company.
New Correctional Officers Complete Training
The Department of Public Safety welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony held at the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu.
Hawai‘i to Receive More than $7.5 Million for Emergency Preparedness
Funding will support preparedness for natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other emergencies.
