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Missing Girl, 15, Last Seen in South Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing.
Board Unanimously Approves ESSA Plan for Submission
The state BOE unanimously approved the submission of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA Plan) to the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, June 21, 2017.
Forest Service to Map Stewardship Projects in North Kona, South Kohala
STEW-MAP Hawai‘i encourages local groups and organizations to get involved.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat from 4.4 Big Island Quake
The 4.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred around 10:09 a.m. near South Point was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island or State of Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Delegation Leads Effort to Restore Healthcare for FAS Citizens
Hawai‘i Congress members introduced legislation to reinstate Medicaid coverage for Freely Associated States (FAS) citizens living in the U.S.
Inmate Missing from Panaewa Reintegration Center
A headcount was conducted and it was determined that inmate Joshua White was missing.
Venous Blood Lead Test May Have Generated Faulty Results
If your child was tested for lead with blood drawn from a vein from 2014 to May 17, 2017, contact your healthcare provider to discuss the need for retesting.
Congress Members Sue Trump Administration for Violation of Foreign Emoluments Clause
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and members of Congress announced today their lawsuit against President Trump to enforce the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.
Rep. Gabbard to Hold Hurricane Preparedness Phone Town Hall
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) will host a hurricane and disaster preparedness telephone town hall on Monday, June 26, at 4 p.m. HST.
Hawai‘i: Trump Travel Ban Unnecessary, Unlawful
Hawai‘i filed a supplemental brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today…
Puna Man Charged With Multiple Offenses
Keanu Krause was charged with seven offenses relating to motor vehicle thefts, and one count each of third-degree theft and unauthorized entry into a vehicle.
Sen. Schatz Advocates for Open-Door Approach in Drafting Trumpcare
Senate Republicans are drafting a new version of the Trumpcare Bill behind closed doors and refuse to hold even one hearing.
Ka‘iminani Drive Work Scheduled
Resurfacing work on Ka‘iminani Drive from the Ane Keohokālole Highway intersection to the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway will begin June 19 and be completed by June 21.
Scheduled Lane Closures: June 19–23
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from June 19 to 23.
Rep. Fukumoto Officially Accepted Into Dem Party
Members of the O‘ahu County Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i voted unanimously on June 17 to accept the application of Rep. Beth Fukumoto…
Sen. Hirono Continues Effort to Uncover Bannon’s Communications with Breitbart
U.S. Senators sent a letter to White House requesting clarification on White House Senior Advisor Steve Bannon’s compliance with federal ethics laws.
State Launching Fall Prevention Campaign for Elderly
The Department of Health is launching the summer campaign to reduce injuries and fatalities among Hawai‘i’s elderly.
Adopt a Pet at ChoiceMART in Kealakekua
The Hawai‘i Humane Society will hold its fourth annual pet adoption event will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kealakekua Ranch Center.
Pāhoa Village Sidewalk to Undergo Repairs
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Highways Division will repair the Pāhoa Village Road sidewalk fronting the former Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant and the Pāhoa, Puna Buy and Sell buildings that were destroyed by a fire on Jan. 16, 2017. Work will begin on Monday, June 19, and is estimated to be completed by […]
