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Hawai‘i to Receive Funds to Help Homeless Veterans
This funding will support up to 20 homeless and vulnerable veterans and their families gain access to affordable rental housing units through the private market.
Military Aircraft are Scheduled to Train at Pōhakuloa Training Area
Individuals in surrounding communities may notice an increase in noise due to extensive military aircraft training here.
Hilo Assault Puts Man in Hospital
The victim was taken to Hilo Medical Center and later transferred to The Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates Haneda-Kona Service
Today marked Hawaiian’s first service to bring flights from Japan back to the Big Island for the first time since 2010.
High School Students Awarded Time at Mauna Kea Observatories
Three Kalani High School students were awarded time to use two Mauna Kea observatories as a part of the Mauna Kea Scholars program.
Hawaii Voters Express Overwhelming Support for Medical Aid in Dying Option
Eighty percent of Hawaii voters believe a medical aid in dying option (also known as “death with dignity”) should be available.
Newly-Appointed Council Includes All Counties
The State Environmental Council has been fully-appointed for the first time in almost 10 years, with all counties in Hawai‘i represented.
U.S. Census Shows Increase in Hawai‘i Population
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its 2016 state population estimates, and Hawai‘i saw some growth between July 2015 and 2016.
Kaiser Permanente Ranks First for Cancer Screenings
The Hawai‘i region was named first in the nation in two measures: controlling high blood pressure, and treating rheumatoid arthritis with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy.
New Fish Species Named After President Obama
The fish was discovered during a June 2016 NOAA research expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
NNW Still Showing for North Exposures
Our current NNW swell is still showing Wednesday, with highest…
Red Cross Responding to Fire in Keahou
Volunteers with the American Red Cross responding to a residential fire reported on Holualoa in Keahou.
HPD Arrests 27 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Dec. 12 through 18, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $11 Million to Help Homeless
The state received an increase of nearly $150,000 in CoC grants in FY2016 compared to last year
Ige’s Budget Proposal Highlights Education, Homelessness, Sustainability
The package highlights his top budget priorities for the next two years, including education, homelessness and affordable housing, and Sustainable Hawai‘i initiatives.
Sen. Hirono to Serve on Judiciary Committee
Sen. Hirono will continue fighting for Hawai‘i priorities in U.S. Senate and will also sit on Committees on Armed Services, Energy and Natural Resources, Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Veterans’ Affairs
‘Shop with a Cop’ Provides Shopping Spree for 31 Keiki
“Shop with a cop” provided 31 children with a shopping spree this past weekend at the Hilo Target store
Schatz Appointed to Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) will join the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Mentor Movie Night at Keauhou Shopping Center
The Keauhou Shopping Center is sponsoring Boys to Men Hawai‘i’s ‘Be the Man’ mentor recruitment campaign tonight to recruit mentors for programs throughout West Hawai‘i.
Update: Wanted Missing Boater Found
Liu was found in Keaʻau on Monday, Dec. 19 and arrested and charged with two counts of violating terms of bail
