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Hawai‘i Libraries to Close During Holidays
All Hawai‘i State Public Library System libraries and library support offices will be closed from Dec. 23 to 25, 2017, Dec. 30 and 31, 2017, and Jan. 1, 2018.
Rep. Hanabusa Urges End to Mueller Undermining
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa joined 170 Democratic colleagues to urge the deputy attorney general to continue the investigation into issues arising from the 2016 election.
PHOTO UPDATE: Snow in Hawai‘i
As of Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, The road to the summit of Mauna Kea remains closed to the public at the Visitor Information Station due to icy road conditions.
HPA Cheerleaders Head to Holiday Bowl
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy cheer team has been selected to perform at this years’ Holiday Bowl halftime show in San Diego on Dec. 28.
HPD Investigating Equipment Theft from N Kohala Nursery
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of chainsaws and other equipment in North Kohala.
Mountain View Man Indicted for Possession of Child Pornography
Albert Reginald Carvalho Jr. is accused of possessing at least 962 files of children being sexually exploited, with at least 575 depicting children under the age of 12.
UPDATE 2 : Flood Watch, Winter Storm Warning Cancelled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, 2017.
Hostage Incident Suspect Transported to O‘ahu Hospital
A Pāhoa man arrested Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19, 2017, in connection with a hostage situation in Puna was flown to an Oʻahu hospital for additional treatment of his injuries.
Sens. Hirono & Schatz Announce US District Court Nominee
On Dec. 20, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Otake to become a U.S. District Judge of the U.S, District Court for the District of Hawai‘i.
Senators Demand Answers on Banned Words at CDC
Senators have asked about the development and dissemination of any discouraged words, the legality and enforcement of such a policy to ensure scientific integrity…
Meeting to Discuss Building Public Park Within Hawaiian Paradise Park
The public is invited to meetings to discuss a proposal to develop a master plan for a new public park within Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Keōpū Deepwell to Be in Operation Dec. 25
The 25% Water Restriction remains in effect; however, the DWS expects to downgrade to a voluntary 10% conservation once the well is operating reliably.
Kaʻū Man Wanted for Questioning in Terroristic Threatening Investigation
Police investigating the complaints identified Jeffery Belanio Jr. as the suspect.
5 of 14 Cesspool Priority Areas are on Big Island
Five of the state’s 14 priority targets are on Hawai‘i Island—Kapoho, Kea‘au, Puako, Hilo Bay and Kailua/Kona coastal areas.
UPDATE 5: Snow, Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory
A Flash Flood Watch, Winter Storm Warning and High Surf Advisory are in effect for Hawai‘i Island.
Rep. Hanabusa Opposes Republican Tax Plan
In Hawai‘i, where “we have more than 25,000 residents struggling to find affordable housing and work that pays for our high cost of living, this plan is a disaster.” By repealing the individual insurance mandate, health insurance premiums will rise by about 10 percent a year and 13 million more Americans will go without health insurance.
USDA: No Evidence of Rodenticide in Stranded Whales
No detectable levels of the rodenticide Diphacinone were in the livers of five pilot whales that died on Kaua‘i on Oct. 13, 2017.
Attorneys General: Disclose Baggage Fees Upfront
The rule would have required airlines to post all the fees up front at the beginning of the booking process—instead of surprising consumers at the end.
Sen. Hirono: Republican Tax Bill is ‘a Scam’
This bill is ‘Republican Party’s mission to… gut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security to pay for trillions of dollars in tax cuts to the richest Americans and corporations.”
Sen. Schatz Votes Against Republican Tax Bill
Before the vote, Sen. Schatz spoke out against the bill on the Senate floor, outlining the “seven worst aspects” of the tax bill.
