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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.
Hawaiian Offers One-Time Reservation Change Due to Fire & Storm
Hawaiian Airlines is allowing guests holding tickets for travel on Hawaiian Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines codeshare flights to/from/via the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through Dec. 11, and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Dec. 9 a one-time reservation change with waiver of change fee.
Puna Drug Busts Uncover Meth, Heroin
Hawaiʻi island police have charged several people with drug offenses stemming from the service of separate narcotics search warrants in the Puna District.
$80,000 in Marijuana Confiscated in Puna Search
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a male and female at a home in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.
UH, TMT Ask BLNR Not to Initiate Sublease Hearing
UH and TMT have asked that the state BLNR not initiate a contested case hearing regarding BLNR’s consent to a sublease to TMT builders on Maunakea.
Big Island Kids to Shop with a Cop
The HPD has announced the 2nd Annual Hilo Shop with a Cop charity event, which will be held at the Hilo Target Store on Saturday morning, Dec. 9, 2017.
Suspect Charged With Multiple Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police located Justin Alan De Silva after he turned himself in at the Kealakehe Police Station on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7.
Bicycle Accident Suspect Released Pending Investigation
The driver of the Nissan sedan involved in Wednesday’s traffic fatality, Dylen Benevides, 26, was released from custody pending further investigation.
Fishermen Rescued After Spending Night in Ocean
Hawai‘i County Firefighters arrived on the scene on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at 8:49 a.m. in response to a report of two missing fisherman off Highway 240 at approximately the 7.5 mile marker.
Bill to Improve Access to Quality Healthcare for Disabled Veterans
Legislators introduced bipartisan the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act to improve access to quality healthcare for disabled veterans.
Senators Urge FCC to Delay Vote Rolling Back Net Neutrality
Twenty-eight Senators signed a letter urging Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai to delay the vote to roll back the nation’s net neutrality rules.
Big Island Under High Surf Advisory
The High Surf Warning has been downgraded to a High Surf Advisory for the north-facing shores of Kohala, Hāmākua and Hilo through today.
Census Bureau Releases 5-Year Data for Hawai‘i
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2012-16 American Community Survey five-year estimates on Dec. 7, 2017.
Bill to Create a Pacific War Memorial Passes House
A bill establishing a memorial for U.S. soldiers who lost their lives in the Pacific during World War II, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by unanimous consent.
