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Free Screening of ‘Being Mortal’ at Kamehameha Schools
A free screening of PBS’ “Being Mortal” will be held on Saturday, June 24, at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus Auditorium.
Hōkūleʻa Concludes Successful World Tour
A months-long, highly coordinated effort between federal, state and city and county law enforcement and water safety agencies ensured the trouble- and injury-free homecoming.
Study: Older Hawai‘i Women Are 57% More Likely to Live in Poverty
A UH Mānoa study has found that older women in Hawai‘i are more likely to live in poverty than their male counterparts.
UPDATE: Kaloko-Honokohau NHP Visitor Center Closure Extended
UPDATE: June 29, 2017 Closure of the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Visitor Center has been extended to Thursday, July 13, 2017, due to highway construction. Due to the installation of additional sewer and water lines at the entrance to the park visitor center, the opening of the road will be delayed. […]
North Kona Water Restriction Continues
The Department of Water Supply is reminding North Kona customers about the ongoing water restriction.
HPD Officer Receives Bronze Medal of Merit
Officer Joshua Baumgarner was presented with a Bronze Medal of Merit on Thursday, June 15, by Hawaiʻi Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira.
Coast Guard Helicopter Spots Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia
Air Station Barbers Point conducted an overflight of the voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia and other vessels en route to O‘ahu from Moloka‘i this morning.
Legislators Report on How Trump’s Budget Will Impact Veterans
Sens. Brian Schatz and Jon Tester and Reps. Tim Walz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz released a report detailing the impact of Trump’s budget on veterans.
HPD Graduates Six New Officers
The 85th Recruit Class of the Hawai‘i Police Department was honored on Thursday, June 15.
Proponents and Petitioners Continue TMT Discussion
The panel included petitioners of the Maunakea project—Harry Fergerstrom, E. Kalani Flores, Kealoha Pisciotta—and proponents Paul Coleman, Richard Ha, Douglas Ing.
Hōkūle‘a to Return Home from Worldwide Voyage
Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia will return to Hawai‘i from their Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage on Saturday, June 17, 2017.
More Mumps Confirmed on O‘ahu: Total 104
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has confirmed eight additional cases mumps on O‘ahu this week, pushing the total cases this year to 104.
Phishing Scam Uses 808 Hilo Number
Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau has received at least eight reports this week about a phishing scam coming from an 808 Hilo number.
Volunteers Initiate No-Spray Trials at Public Parks
Three parks on Hawai‘i Island are getting a no-spray trial thanks to efforts by local volunteers.
IRS Issues Scam Warning
Fraudsters call to demand an immediate tax payment through a prepaid debit card.
Governor to Speak at Annual KKCC Luncheon and Expo
The public is invited to join the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon on Friday, June 30.
HPD: 22% of Traffic Accidents Occur in Parking Lots
The HPD reminds motorists to increase their awareness when operating their vehicles in parking lots where approximately 22% of traffic accidents occur.
Kohala Landowner VS State Case Dismissed
A Hawai‘i federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Big Island landowner against the state after the LUC reverted over 1,000 acres from urban to agricultural.
‘Peter Boy’s’ Mother Receives 10 Years Probation
Jaylin Kema was sentenced to 10 years of probation for manslaughter in the 1997 death of her 6-year-old son, who died of septic shock.
Hawai‘i Long-Term Elder Care Scores High
But more needs to be done as baby boomers reach their 80s and the number of people who can provide family caregiving services decreases dramatically.
