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Keaʻau Man Arrested on Multiple Charges
Jason Mattos, 30, of Keaʻau has been charged with disorderly conduct and promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree.
Scheduled Lane Closures: June 9–11
Temporary road and lane closures will be in effect Friday through Sunday, June 9 to 11, 2017.
Woman Dies After Apparent Fall From Cliff
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an unattended death after receiving a report of a 41-year-old whose body was found at the base of a cliff in Hakalau.
7 More Mumps Cases Confirmed: Total 96
The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed seven additional cases of mumps on O‘ahu this week, bringing the total number in 2017 to 96.
UPDATE: HPD Wanted: Three Puna District Men
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of three fugitives wanted for outstanding bench warrants.
Rep. Gabbard Comments on 30-Day Stay for Kailua-Kona Farmer
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released a statement after Kailua-Kona farmer Andres Magana Ortiz was granted a 30-day stay of deportation…
Sen. Hirono Hails 30-Day Stay of Deportation for Ortiz
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono applauded the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to grant Andres Magana Ortiz a 30-day stay of deportation.
Climate-Denier Institute Sends Curriculum Materials to Public Schools
Misleading science materials have been sent to more than 300,000 public school science teachers in Hawai‘i and across the country.
WANTED: Keanu Kaikala Krause
The public is advised not to approach Krause who police consider to be armed and dangerous.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill to Halt Deportation
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor yesterday, urging Congress to pass a “private bill” she introduced this week For the Relief of Andres Magana Ortiz.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat After 5+ Kīlauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami expected after a preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred on the south flank of Kīlauea Volcano.
UPDATE: Three-Vehicle Crash Victim Identified
A man died following a three-vehicle crash this morning, Wednesday, June 7, in Paʻauilo.
One Dead as Result of Highway 19 Head-On
First responders from the Hawai‘i County Fire Department arrived at the scene of a head-on collision involving three vehicles near Mile Marker 36 on Highway 19.
Legislators Call for Continued Funding for Federal Impact Aid Program
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz urged federal appropriators in a bipartisan letter to increase federal funding for the Impact Aid Program…
Sierra Club: Hawai‘i’s Commitment to Paris Accord Inspirational
Sierra Club members joined the celebration on June 6, when Gov. David Ige signed a bill adopting certain commitments from the Paris accord as state goals.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 29 through June 4, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rep. Gabbard: Vote Against Bill Rolling Back Financial Regulations
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) is urging Congress to vote against a bill that would roll back financial regulations put in place after the 2008 financial crisis.
Letter: End Delays for Predatory College Loan Cancellations
A letter demands that the DOE ends long delays in its program to cancel federal loans for students in Hawai‘i victimized by predatory for-profit colleges.
Legislator Comments on FBI Director Nominee
“His loyalty pledge must be to the Constitution and the country, not to Donald Trump.”
Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Kona
The Department of Environmental Management will hold its next Household Hazardous Collection on Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe) Recycling & Transfer Station. The public came out in droves to dispose of their used motor oil, paint, poisons, solvents and batteries at the Hilo Hazardous Waste Collection […]
