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HPD Arrests 20 Motorists for DUI Violations: Aug. 28–Sept. 3
During the week of Mon. through Sun., Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.
Better Business Bureau Offers Tips on Preventing Child Identity Theft
As children head back to school, Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau is reminding parents to make sure they are doing all they can do protect their children’s identity. Despite the focus on adult identity theft, children actually have a 51% higher identity theft rate than adults. On average, a case of child identity theft will result […]
Hawai‘i to Receive Additional $41 Million in Highway Funds
Additional federal funds will benefit Mamalahoa Highway Project.
BLNR Approves State Boating Rules Changes
The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved amendments to a wide-range of state boating rules
UPDATE: North Kona Water Restriction Continues, Emergency Proclamation Issued
An Emergency Proclamation was issued by Mayor Harry Kim, to ensure administrative readiness by the County in the event that immediate services are needed from other government agencies
How to Prepare if Irma, Harvey Hit Hawaiʻi
One of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record is set to make landfall in Florida on the eve of one of Hawaiʻi’s most damaging hurricanes.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Orders Halt of Commercial Aquarium Fishery
State must study environmental impacts before permitting unlimited extraction of reef fish
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 8.1 Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii.
UPDATE: Fed Appeals Court: Close Relatives & Refugees May Enter U.S.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Hawaii district court order in the travel ban case, Hawaii v. Trump, allowing entry of close family members and refugees into the U.S.
Global Entry Pilot Program Announced for Japanese Travelers
The pilot program will allow expedited screening for trusted travelers.
Mayor Issues Emergency Proclamation Regarding North Kona Water Emergency
The proclamation ensures that all administrative readiness is established by the county in the event that assistance will be needed from the state government.
IRS Offers Disaster Preparedness Tips for Taxpayers
The IRS is urging taxpayers to be prepared for hurricanes, floods and other disasters.
Hawai‘i Joins 16 States to Protect DREAMERs
Hawai‘i today joined a coalition of 16 states in filing suit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) grantees.
O‘ahu Marines to Conduct ‘Lethal Breeze’ Anti-Terrorism Exercise
Marine Corps Base Hawaii and local, state and federal agencies are scheduled to participate in an Anti-Terrorism Force Protection exercise on Sept. 12 and 13.
Suspect Charged With Additional Drug Offenses
A search conducted on a storage unit on Railroad Avenue in Hilo uncovered an additional pound of crystal meth with an estimated street value of over $68,000.
11 Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Mainland
As of Tuesday, Sept. 5, 11 Big Island Red Cross volunteers have deployed to respond to Harvey and Hurricane Irma.
Hawai‘i Island Police Warn About Fake $100 Bills
The phony money looks, feels and appears to be real, with the exception of pink Chinese writing characters on the front and back.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Comments on Rescission of DACA
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i released a statement In response to the Trump’s administration decision to rescind the DACA…
UPDATE: Gov. Ige Signs SB4 Rail Bill
Gov. David Ige: “I intend to work with the county mayors, county councils and the Legislature on a fair distribution of the TAT.”
