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Waikoloa Charged for Fabricating Kidnapping Incident
HPD arrested Dwain Lum-Young of Waikoloa this morning, April 13, after an investigation revealed that a previously reported kidnapping incident was fabricated.
Resolution Passes: National Park Week is April 15–23
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution to mark April 15 through April 23 as National Park Week.
BBB Warning: Beware of Fake IRS Scams
Even as the tax season slowly comes to a close, tax day only a week away, Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau warns everyone to watch out for fake IRS calls.
New Short Film Highlights Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Hawaiian Airlines is airing a special short film presented by Kupu, “The ʻŌhiʻa, the Story of Hawaiʻi’s Tree,” as part of its in-flight programming from April through July. The video sheds light on the cultural and environmental significance of ʻōhiʻa and the impact of Rapid ‘Ōhiʻa Death (ROD). ROD is a disease caused by the […]
Sen. Hirono Announces Mobile Biometrics Program on Neighbor Islands
A six-month mobile biometrics pilot program for immigration benefits on Hawai‘i Island and other Neighbor Islands will be conducted from May through September.
Mt. View School Places First in E Ola Pono Campaign
Na Wai Ola Public Charter School in Mountain View made first place in the elementary division for the 10th Annual E Ola Pono Campaign. The statewide campaign encourages youth to promote peace, pono and respect in their schools and communities through student-led campaigns. Na Wai Ola will receive a $1,000 cash award, made possible by […]
Legislators Seek Updated Disaster Plan in Light of N. Korea Tensions
A hearing will be held on a resolution urging the state DoD to modernize Hawaiʻi’s disaster preparedness plans amidst tensions between North Korea and the U.S.
HPD Looking for Hilo Theft Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a theft investigation that occurred last week in Hilo.
Objections Raised Over Advancement of Water Monopoly Bill
Hawaii Sierra Club: The Senate voted to pass a bill that would eliminate public oversight of private monopoly companies supplying irrigation water.
HPD Reminds Motorists of ‘Move Over Law’
The HPD is reminding motorists to slow to a prudent speed, or if safe, make a lane change when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing emergency lights.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 3 through 9, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Red Cross Responds to Waimea House Fire
American Red Cross volunteers responded yesterday to a residential fire in the Waimea/Kamuela area.
HWF Conducts Another ‘Fishing for Energy’ Event
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund and eight volunteers recently loaded 15,000 pounds of derelict fishing nets and bundles of line into a 40-foot Matson container.
Senate Passes 208 Bills Ahead of Crossover Deadline
The state Senate yesterday passed 134 House bills on third reading that seek to address issues including affordable housing, economic development…
UPDATE: Hilo Woman Charged for Booster Club Money Theft
Big Island police arrested a 42-year-old Hilo woman on Tuesday, April 11, in connection with the theft of money from a public school booster club fund.
Nearly 500 Attend Rep. Gabbard’s Kona Town Hall Meeting
Nearly 500 residents of West Hawaiʻi showed up to hear Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who kicked off her statewide Town Hall Tour in Kona last night, Tuesday, April 11.
U.S. Senators Demand Answers from United Airlines
Senators are demanding answers from United Airlines following the forcible removal of a ticketed passenger on Flight 3411 from Chicago to Louisville.
Hilo Students Take First Place in State Forensic Championships
Hilo High School Sophomores Emma Laliberte and Bryn Wilcox took first place at the Hawai‘i State Forensic Championships held last Saturday on O‘ahu.
Hawai‘i Launches New Geospatial Data Portal
The state Office of Planning’s Hawaii Statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) Program launched a new Geospatial Data Portal.
Homeschool Conference in Waimea
The third annual Homeschool Conference is scheduled for April 29, 2017, at Kanu o ka Aina in Waimea.
