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HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations: Oct. 9–15
During the week of Oct. 9 through 15, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hilo Man Charged in Keaʻau Burglary
Tuesday morning, Oct. 17, officers responded to a self-storage facility in the Shipman Industrial Park after employees observed a man moving items from a storage unit that did not belong to him and place the items into a second unit. The suspect, who was recognized and confronted by employees, fled the area as officers responded.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 21-27
HDOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures
NHCH Nurse Receives Queen’s Excellence Award
The Award of Excellence is given to managers within The Queen’s Health Systems for their initiative, creativity, innovation and accomplishments.
Puna Man Charged With Firearm Offenses
Police charged Wilson with the firearm offenses classified as “a place to keep a pistol, ownership prohibited, permit to acquire and registration mandatory.”
AG Doug Chin Receives Champion for Social Justice Award
The award is intended to honor “courageous legal work in the face of public controversy that helps promote the interests of justice and preserves the integrity of the judiciary.”
Hawaiʻi Supports California’s Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
Attorney General Doug Chin announced that Hawaiʻi joined a coalition of states to uphold a California ban on the possession of LCM’s for guns.
‘Hula Royalty’ Beverly Noa Dies at 84
Well-known “hula royalty” Beverly Noa, a former Miss Hawai‘i, died yesterday at the age of 84.
Nearly $3 Million Allotted to Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure in Puna
These funds will assist HSCA in the replacement of an existing storage tank, booster pump, piping for fire flow and other needed upgrades.
Sen. Hirono: Budget Reflects Trump’s ‘Misplaced Priorities’
The Republican tax plan would raise taxes for 123,000 Hawai‘i households in 2018.
Panda Express Hilo Kitchen Fire Doused
Hawai‘i Island firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at Panda Express in Hilo on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at 6:36 a.m.
Battle of Kuamo‘o Featured at Free Lecture
In the 1819 Battle of Kuamo‘o, Hawaiian forces clashed over the traditional kapu religious system. The dispute pitted the forces of Kekuaokalani, nephew of Kamehameha I, who sought to preserve the traditional system, against his cousin, Liholiho (Kamehameha II), who had abandoned the kapu system.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Two Missing Men
“Making the decision to suspend a search and rescue case is incredibly difficult and is done only when we have exhausted all possible search efforts,” said Lt. Christopher Sena, a command duty officer at the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Command Center in Honolulu.
HNL to Hold Aircraft Disaster Exercise, Oct. 20
HDOT would like to alert the public that there will be realistic scenarios portraying injured people on the airport property
BLNR Dismisses Fine for Kailua Bay Swimming Events Pending Promise of Permit
The board dismissed the fine upon receiving assurances from Pagett’s counsel, former Hawai‘i mayor William Kenoi, that Pagett will apply for a DOBOR permit.
UPDATE: Missing Hawai‘i Island Man Found in Good Condition
Keenan Lukzen was last seen in the Kukuihaile area at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
NHCH Names Employee of the Quarter
Physicians and staff commended Ryan’s strong work ethic, expertise and commitment to excellence.
Fire Damages Hilo House
Firefighters arrived on the scene at 6:06 a.m. to find the residence with smoke and flames coming from the windows
Hawai‘i Ranks 2nd in US for Highest Number of Traffic Fatalities in 2017
Since Jan. 1 there have been 30 traffic fatalities in Hawaii County
