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Legislators Urge Use of Federal Funds for Gun Violence Research
Legislators urge Congressional leaders to strip language from the FY18 federal spending bills that prevent the CDC from researching the causes of gun violence.
Hawai‘i Attorney General Issues Opinion on Shoreline Migration
When the shoreline migrates landward (or mauka) due to erosion or sea level rise, the dividing line between public and private ownership also migrates mauka.
Legislators Call for Budget That Honors Veterans
U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) are calling on Congress to pass a year-end budget deal that honors veterans.
Hawai‘i ACLU Hires New Executive Director
Special Assistant to the Attorney General Joshua Wisch will take over the ACLU of Hawai‘i helm in January 2018.
Salvation Army, Coast Guard Deliver Gifts to Moloka‘i
The Salvation Army on Maui delivered 1,200 holiday gifts to keiki and kūpuna in need on Moloka‘i, with the assistance of the U.S. Coast Guard Maui Station.
Representatives Call for Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against President Trump
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa joined 58 of her colleagues in calling on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to investigate the allegations of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump.
Lawmakers Call on Congressional Leadership to Extend CHIP Funding
Hawai‘i is one of 10 states that will exhaust its CHIP funding by the end of this year if Congress does not act immediately.
Hawai‘i Island Missing Person: Keoni Paulino
Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old Puna man who was reported missing.
35 Die on Hawa‘i Island Roadways So Far in 2017
In Hawai‘i County, fatalities include 24 motor vehicle occupants, two pedestrians, five motorcycle operators, one moped operator and three bicyclists.
Hawai‘i Launches Landmark Kupuna Caregivers Program
Working caregivers who pay for services to support their kūpuna may now be eligible for financial help of up to $70 per day…
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Dec. 4 through 10, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle Blaze on Ululani Street, Hilo
Avoid Ululani Street between Haili Street and Ponahawai Street in Hilo due to road closure. Hawai‘i Fire Department and Hawai‘i Police Department personnel are investigating a structure fire. No injuries are reported at this time.
South Hilo Crime Report: Dec. 1–7, 2017
South Hilo Community Police responded to three burglaries, one vehicle theft and four vehicle break-ins in over the seven-day period from Dec. 1 to 7, 2017.
Hawai‘i: Mulvaney Should Not Lead CPA
Attorney General Doug Chin joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general writing to the president to express unwavering support for the mission of the CFPB.
VIDEO: Rep. Gabbard Calls on FCC to Uphold Net Neutrality Protections
On Dec. 14, the FCC will be taking a vote on whether or not to get rid of net neutrality protections that keep the Internet open, fair and equal for everyone.
Moloka‘i Plane Crash Results in Two Fatalities
Moloka‘i firefighters located the crash site and wreckage of a small private aircraft that went down late Sunday morning, 4 miles west of the Moloka‘i Airport.
Hunter Education Game Care Workshop
For the first time ever, the Hawai‘i DLNR Hunter Education Program will be holding an advanced Hunter Education Game Care workshop.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Dec. 11–15
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures.
HVNP December Flight Plans
Flight plans over Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park for the month of December 2017.
