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Missing Hale Nani Center Inmate Arrested
Kona Police arrested missing Hale Nani Reintegration Center inmate Joshua White on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 13.
TMT HEARING: BLNR to Hear Oral Arguments
The Hawai‘i BLNR will hear oral arguments in the Contested Case Hearing for the Conservation District Use Application for the TMT on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Honoka‘a Man Indicted for Child Pornography
Honoka‘a resident Joshua Iwasaki has been indicted for possessing videos of child sexual abuse on three separate digital media devices.
Hawaiʻi Ranked Third Happiest State in US
A recent study also ranked Hawaiʻi first in the nation for depression among adults.
Hirono Urges Equifax to End Limits on Consumer Rights
Current Equifax agreements limit consumers’ ability to sue the company.
New Correctional Officers Complete Training
The Department of Public Safety welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony held at the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu.
Hawai‘i to Receive More than $7.5 Million for Emergency Preparedness
Funding will support preparedness for natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other emergencies.
Military to Convoy from Pōhakuloa to Kawaihae Sept. 13–16
Soldiers are scheduled to convoy from Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) to Kawaihae Docks Sept. 13 to 16, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stop Flu at School Program Begins on Hawai‘i Island This Fall
Stop Flu at School will be offered to all elementary and intermediate public schools in Hawai‘i County later this year.
Rep. Gabbard Honors Victims of 9/11
Rep Tulsi Gabbard today visited the National September 11th Memorial and Museum to mark the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Hawai‘i Files Supreme Court Brief on Merits in Travel Ban Case
Today, Hawai‘i filed its brief on the merits before the U.S. Supreme Court in Hawai‘i v. Trump.
Coley Rowe Named Kona Officer of the Month
Rowe was recognized for September 2017 by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee.
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Funds School Mediation Program
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation provided $7,500 to support peer mediation in Hawai‘i Island elementary schools.
25th Anniversary of Iniki: How Hurricane Irma Compares
On the 25th anniversary of Hawaii’s costliest and damaging hurricane, Big Island Now compares Hurricane Iniki to Hurricane Irma.
Sen. Hirono and Gen. Dunford Discuss North Korea Threat
Sen. Hirono and General Dunford discussed his recent trip to China, Japan and South Korea.
Eight Injured in Kauhale‘olu Apartment Fire
Eight people were evacuated, treated and transported to Hilo Medical Center as a result of a fire on Sunday at the Kauhale‘olu Apartments in Pepe’ekeo.
Flags Fly Half-staff for Patriot Day on Sept. 11
The action honors the memory of those lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Hawai‘i Ranks High on ACT College Prep Test
A report released by the ACTshows that Hawai‘i’s students have continued to see steady growth in meeting college readiness benchmarks in reading and science.
Man Injured in Volcano Home Fire
A man sustained burns while trying to extinguish a residential fire at 11-3896 Nahelenani St. in Volcano on Hawai‘i Island on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.
