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Hawai‘i Women’s Legislative Caucus Unveils 2018 Legislative Package
The annual Legislative Breakfast and Panel Discussion hosted by the Hawai‘i Women’s Legislative Caucus was held on Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Legislators Introduce Bill to Protect Hawaiʻi & Alaska’s Rural Airports
Legislation has been introduced to exempt Hawaiʻi and Alaska from regulations that threaten federal funding for the states’ Essential Air Service communities.
Siren & Emergency Alert Test Feb. 1, 11:45 AM
Hawai‘i’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for today, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at 11:45 a.m.
Pōhakuloa Training Area February Advisory
Hawai‘i military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training here in February that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
‘Check Your Pressure’ During American Heart Month
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) encourages everyone to have their blood pressure checked regularly to reduce their risk for heart attack.
HPD Searching for Woman Wanted on Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is searching for 26-year-old Mei Tanaka.
ACLU Report: Bail Practices Prioritize Wealth of Accused Over Community Risk
The report states that the primary reason so many people wait in jail for months is because they cannot afford to get out while waiting for trial.
DOH Investigates Suspicious Network Activity Detected
The Department of Health announces that it is working with the state’s Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) to investigate suspicious network activity.
FCC Releases Report on False Ballistic Alert, Employee Believed Threat was Real
HI-EMA’s lack of preparation for how to respond to the transmission of a false alert was largely responsible for the 38-minute delay in correcting the alert.
Executive Vice President of Education at Kamehameha Schools Stepping Down
Dr. Holoua Stender, Executive Vice President of Education of Kamehameha Schools, announced he has retired from his position.
Island Mayors Reaffirm Resiliency as a Top Priority for Hawaiʻi
Leaders discuss strategy and energy efficiency in the face of rising concerns over climate change
$200,000 Gift to ‘Imiloa Honors Patricia Ann Weber Lee
The native garden in front of the restaurant at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center was recently named in memory of Patricia Ann Weber Lee through a $200,000 gift made by her husband.
New Invasive Species Mobile App Launched
Hawai‘i reports that in the first year of its 10-year plan to strengthen biosecurity, it took dozens of steps to better present, detect and control invasive species.
HPD Seeking Man Wanted on Assault and Terrorist Threatening
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Teodolfo Pascubillo who is wanted on assault charges as well as terrorist threatening.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday through Sunday January 22 to 28, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Interview with Man Who Faces 77 Years in Prison for Medical Marijuana Collective
Big Island Now spoke to Mike Ruggles at his house on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.
HPD Reminding Motorist to Drive Safe in School Zones
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is reminding motorists about the dangers of speeding, disregarding stop signs, disregarding red lights and flashing pedestrian lights while in a school zone.
Kailua-Kona Man Charged with Sex Offenses
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department have charged a 36-year-old Kailua-Kona man with sexual offenses in connection with an incident reported on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.
State Awards $140 Million Contract to Construct State Hospital Building
(DAGS) has awarded a $140 million contract to Hensel Phelps Construction Company to design and build a new 144-bed forensic psychiatric facility for the Hawai‘i State Hospital.
NASA Astronaut Visits Hilo for Onizuka Science Day
On Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, about 400 students grades 3 through 12 attended the 18th annual Onizuka Science Day.
