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Free Workshop Series to Teach Hawai‘i Legislative Process
The workshop series, designed for newcomers and experienced advocates alike, will offer tips and tools that residents can use to effectively communicate with lawmakers.
Bill Signed into Law to Make APEC Travel Card Permanent
Over 200 Hawai‘i residents currently benefit from the program.
Humane Society Honors Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Alnagem
Alnagem prosecuted a felony charge of animal cruelty in the first degree.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 4–10
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
27 Schools Receive Incentives for Well-Rounded Education
Research has shown that policies like the wellness guidelines contribute to academic achievement as well as overall student health and wellness. Supporting whole-child and well-rounded education aligns with the DOH’s student health goals and the HIDOE Strategic Plan.
Hilo Memorial Service to Remember Queen Lili‘uokalani
Public invited to attend Queen Lili‘uokalani’s 100th anniversary memorial service.
Legislation Introduced to Create Public Healthcare Option
Nearly 30 million people remain uninsured. This legislation will help workers who do not have employer-sponsored coverage…
Update: Missing Puna Woman Found
Heather Rose Brooks was last seen in the Pāhoa area around Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.
HPD Names Officer Conrad Bidal 2017 Top Cop
Officer Conrad Bidal was recognized for his decisive and heroic actions at the scene of a Jan. 16, 2017, structure fire of the Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant building in Pāhoa.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Announces November Blood Drive Dates
The Blood Bank of Hawai‘i has announced its November Hawai‘i Island schedule
Rep. Gabbard Recognizes 75th Anniversary of Japanese American Internment
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the internment of over 110,000 Japanese Americans on U.S. soil during World War II.
Beware of Scam Artist Posing as BBB Employee
The woman who received these calls reported that the calls came from a local number, (808) 971-4179. Upon answering the call, the woman heard a pre-recorded message which stated the call was from the BBB and prompted her to press a number.
Kailua-Kona Resident Dies in House Fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene of a fully engulfed, four-bedroom, two-story home in Kailua-Kona on Oluolu St. in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Joint House Hearing Held on Reef Protection
Featured topics included coral bleaching, overfishing, and pollution.
O‘ahu Prepares for President Trump’s Arrival
Big Islanders planning to travel to O‘ahu today should prepare for traffic delays and detours due to President Donald Trump’s arrival to the island.
Rep. Gabbard: DNC Rigged Presidential Primary & Damaged Party
Hawaiʻi Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has called for major reform to the Democratic National Committee in response to an exposé of a rigged presidential primary written by Donna Brazile, the interim DNC chair who stepped in after Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was removed.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Protect Healthcare for Kūpuna, Increase Medicare Transparency
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: “Along with placing seniors’ healthcare into the hands of unelected government bureaucrats, or even worse, a single cabinet secretary, the structure of the IPAB allows for sweeping cuts without taking into account the quality of care.”
Rep. Gabbard Recognized as a Top National Food Policy Advocate
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: “Food security is a critical issue for the American people and especially the people of Hawaiʻi, and I’m humbled to be recognized as an advocate for them and their families.
Puna Man Charged in Hilo Road-Rage Shooting Incident
Just after 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, police responded to several reports of gunshots coming from a moving vehicle on Kanoelehua Avenue near Waianuhea Place in Hilo.
