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Senate Passes More Than 400 Bills
Hawai‘i State Senators today voted to pass 371 bills on third reading.
House of Reps Passes 128 Bills to Senate
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives passed 128 bills on third reading today, moving them to the Senate for its consideration.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: January 2018
Hāmākua Coast Police responded to five thefts, two burglaries, three criminal property damage incidents and two drug-related incidents in January 2018.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Precinct Meetings, March 7
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i (DPH) Precinct Meetings are happening statewide on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Hilo Marine Dies in Japan
The Marine found deceased in his Camp Foster barracks room in Okinawa on March 3 has been identified as Lance Cpl. Kumakani Tadius Natyro Lee-Ubedei, 20.
Sen. Schatz Comments on New Developments with North Korea
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz issued a statement on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, after South Korean officials announced new developments with North Korea.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.7M Quake
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred on March 6, 2018, at 4:13 a.m. HST in New Guinea.
VIDEO: Puna Town Hall Meeting
Councilmember Jen Ruggles held a community town hall meeting at the Kea‘au Community Center on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
HPD Arrests 13 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday through Sunday, Feb. 26, through March 4, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Continues Investigation of Kamuela Toddler’s Death
Hawaiʻi Island police continue to investigate the death of a 3-year-old boy, which occurred in the South Kohala District.
Bill Requires Transparency From For-Profit Universities
The legislation would require for-profit universities to identify themselves as a for-profit business on all promotional materials…
Rate of Hawai‘i Mumps Cases on Decline
Although new cases of mumps have recently been recorded on Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu, there are signs the outbreak is slowing.
Clinic Set to Spay/Neuter 500–700 Cats; Volunteers Sought
Hui Pono Holoholona is seeking volunteers on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Eagles Lodge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Trail, Area Closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau
Trail and area closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park have been modified for March 2018.
UPDATE: HPD Locates Hilo Man Wanted on Bench Warrant
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 24-year-old Keanu Kupihea of Hilo, who is wanted on a bench warrant.
UPDATE: Waimea GET Meeting Relocated
The Waimea Community Association will hold a meeting at the request of Mayor Harry Kim to discuss a possible 0.5% increase in the General Excise Tax (GET).
UPDATE: Missing 87-Year-Old Woman Found
The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 87-year-old Maryann Dowsett of Kamuela, Hawaiian Homes Subdivision.
HPD Searching for Elderly Male
The Hawai’i Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating an elderly male who was last seen north of Waikoloa Elementary School on Kapunakane Place in Waikoloa.
‘USNS Mercy’ Stops in Hawai‘i
Military Sealift Command hospital ship “USNS Mercy” (T-AH 19) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hawai‘i on the afternoon of Saturday, March 3, 2018.
