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HPD Seeking Kona Woman on Outstanding Warrant
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tiara Kolowena, aka Tiara Baker, a 54-year-old Kona District resident.
Legislation to Increase Federal Resources for Migrants
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) joined a coalition of lawmakers in reintroducing the Compact Impact Relief Act.
Hawai‘i Island DUI Arrests Increase by 4.4% in 2017
The HPD has released the DUI stats for the year 2017; there were 1,160 DUI arrests compared with 1,111 in 2016, an increase of 4.4%.
‘Majority Feels Safe’ According to UH Student Survey
The University of Hawaiʻi released the results of a groundbreaking climate survey of students on sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
Almost Half in Hawai‘i Unable to Pay for Basic Necessities
Hawai‘i United Way releases Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Report.
IRS Warns of Heightened Fraud Activity
The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals about early signs that cybercriminals already are at work.
HPD Arrests 17 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan. 1 through 7, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Pāhala Woman Charged in a Domestic-Related Incident
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a woman in connection with a domestic-related incident that occurred in Pāhala.
Sayonara & Mahalo, ‘Nippon Maru’
The Big Island of Hawai‘i Gannenmono Committee bid aloha to the Japanese training sailing ship “Nippon Maru” this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Hilo Harbor.
HI Driver’s License/ID to Carry Star in Gold Circle Marking
Star in a gold circle marking to appear on Hawai‘i State Driver’s Licenses or State Identification Cards issued on or after Jan. 16, 2018.
UPDATE 2: Barricaded Hawaiian Beaches Man Commits Suicide
This morning at about 12:20 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of gunshots fired at a residence on Kamanu Street in Hawaiian Beaches.
Bipartisan Push Stops Proposal to Deport H-1B Visa Holders Seeking Permanent Residency
The Trump Administration has reportedly backed off from a proposal to deport H-1B holders awaiting permanent residency processing.
North Kona Water Restriction Downgraded to Voluntary Conservation
The 25% mandatory North Kona Water Restriction that has been in effect since last January has been downgraded to 10% Voluntary Water Conservation today.
CDC Reveals Politically Charged ‘Words to Avoid’
In a response to the Senators’ letter, the CDC provided a style guide which directed staff to avoid certain words, including “vulnerable,” “diversity”…
Big Island University CFO Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Pablo Rivera was sentenced to 115 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud; he obtained over $3M from the University of the Nations on the Big Island.
Hawai‘i DOH Advises Public to Get Flu Shot
The state Department of Health (DOH) is advising everyone six months and older to get a flu shot as soon as possible to protect against influenza.
Rep. Hanabusa Formally Launches Gubernatorial Campaign
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa formally launched her campaign to become Hawai‘i’s next governor on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.
HPD Searching for Missing Hilo Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.
106 Die on Hawai‘i Roads in 2017
Preliminary reports by The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) show that 106 people died on Hawai‘i roads in 2017.
HPD Locates Missing Hilo Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department have located a 62-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
