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Big Island Dairy Fined for Water Pollution Violations
DOH found clear evidence of an unlawful discharge of wastewater from the dairy’s field irrigation practices.
Kailapa Community to Hold Firewise Cleanup
The Kailapa community won a grant from State Farm and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) to assist with preparing the community for wildfire season.
Good News for Make-A-Wish Girl Wanting to See ‘Real Hula’
Faith Sullivan, the little girl whose wish was to “see real hula,” returned home after a Make-A-Wish Foundation trip to the 54th Merrie Monarch Festival.
HFD & Coast Guard Conduct Search After Reports of Flare Sighting
Fire units responded to the report of a flare sighting in waters off Hilo Bay at 12:30 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2017.
Hep A-Tainted Ahi Recalled on O‘ahu
The DOH has recently been notified about imported frozen raw ahi cubes distributed by Tropic Fish Hawaii LLC. on O‘ahu that tested positive for hepatitis A.
Public Meeting on Rules for Kamokuna Lava Ocean Entry
The Coast Guard will host a public meeting regarding the Notice of Proposed Rule Making for the Kamokuna lava ocean entry safety zone.
20,488 Hawai‘i Firearm Permits Approved in 2016
Of the 21,408 applications processed in 2016, 95.7% (20,488) were approved and resulted in issued permits.
Sen. Schatz: TrumpCare Would Strip Health Insurance From 24M
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement after the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act in a strictly partisan vote.
Bill Will Increase Federal Funding for Programs in Hawai‘i
Congressional appropriators released a bipartisan spending bill April 30 that will increase federal funding for Hawai‘i in fiscal year 2017.
UPDATE: Visitor From Switzerland Reported Missing
Big Island Police are searching for a 39-year-old man from Switzerland who was reported missing.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Saddle Road Extension
The proposed Saddle Road Extension will be the topic of a public hearing on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School Cafeteria.
Heart Transplant Fundraiser for Hilo Girl May 6
Eye Care Hawaii is hosting a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, May 6, to raise money to offset medical expenses for Natazia “Tazzy” Kahunahana, 22, of Hilo.
Cruise Ship Passenger Medevaced to Hilo Med Center
A 66-year-old woman is in stable condition at Hilo Medical Center after being medically evacuated by the Coast Guard on Tuesday, May 2.
Military Convoys Scheduled May 3, 5, 6
Members of the Army National Guard are scheduled to convoy between Kawaihae Pier and the Pōhakuloa Training Area May 3, 5 and 6 to participate in training.
BIDC Celebrates National Drug Court Month
May is “National Drug Court Month,” which celebrates the benefits drug courts bring to communities through the successful treatment of drug offenders.
Phishing Scam Warning: Google Docs
Reports of a new Google Docs phishing scam have been circulating online, accorded to a Hawai‘i Better Business Bureau press release issued today.
Hawai‘i DOE Cautions Parents About ’13 Reasons Why’
The Hawai‘i DOE superintendent wrote a letter to parents and guardians of Hawai‘i’s students, cautioning them about a recently released Netflix series.
HPD Searching for Keaʻau Assault Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an assault that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 2, within the parking lot of Keaʻau Shopping Center.
Hit and Run Breaks Gas Line in Hilo
The Hawai‘i County Fire department responded to a report of a gas leak at the Ocean Side Kitchen on Kalanianaole Street in Hilo.
HPD Renews Request for Info on Shots Fired in Feb.
Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing their investigation of shots being fired on Feb. 6, 2017, in a residential neighborhood in Hilo.
