News
Native Hawaiian Law Volume Unveiled by UH
The volume, “Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise,” was put together through the efforts of three UH faculty members at the William S. Richardson School of Law who specialize in Native Hawaiian law.
Two Big Island Companies Issued DOH CAB Violations
CTS Earthmoving, Inc. and Jas W. Glover, Ltd were cited for violations between 2012 and 2014. The companies were two of 11 statewide that received citations.
Police Nab Second Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Case
Dyllan Paulo-Leslie, 25, was arrested by the Hawai’i Police Department in connection to an incident involving a stolen Audi.
Kaumana Drive Restriping Underway
Permanent restriping of Kaumana Drive from Mohouli Street to Akolea Road is current underway.
ITO Runway Maintenance Scheduled
Runway 8-26 will close nightly for airfield maintenance and runway painting between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department has located missing 51-year-old Hilo woman Roxann Leilani Uaiwa.
Ironkids Keiki Dip-n-Dash, Parade of Nations Closure
Alii Drive between Palani Road and St. Michael’s Church will close to both directions of traffic from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, during the Ironkids Keiki Dip ‘n Dash and the Parade of Nations commences.
HMC Receives HIMSS Davies Award
HIMSS selected HMC as the first “safety net” hospital to receive its prestigious Enterprise Davies Award. The hospital is one of 39 that have received the award since 1994.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4.
UPDATE: Landslide, Flooding, Downed Line Cause Closures
A landslide, flooding, and downed power lines have caused roadway closures in the Honoka’a and Kuakini Highway areas.
Gabbard Comments Following TPP Finalized Agreement
The Trans-Pacific Partnership deal will be available to the public for the first time in full text after the president’s formal notification to Congress of his intent to sign the deal.
DCCA Releases 2016 ACA Rates
The rates are expected to affect 34,000 individuals currently purchasing health insurance on their own through the ACA marketplace.
HPD: Hilo Man Sought on Warrant
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Morris John Paiva, 56, who is wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear in court and for questioning.
Wastewater Spill Reported at Paukaa Station
Untreated wastewater was discharged from the Paukaa Sewage Pump Station Monday morning.
HVNP: Dog Rescued from 20-Foot-Deep Earth Crack
A four-and-a-half-year-old chocolate brown Labrador retriever, Romeo, was rescued on Sunday, Oct. 4 from a 20-foot-deep earth crack at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
October Declared Disability Employment Awareness Month
October has been declared Disability Employment Awareness Month in the State of Hawai’i by Governor David Ige and Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui.
‘Aha Delegate Voter Registration Open
The deadline for Native Hawaiians to register to vote in the election of delegates to the Native Hawaiian constitutional convention, or ‘aha, is Thursday, Oct. 15.
Wanted Kona Man Located
Nicholas Volpa, 25, was located by the Hawai’i Police Department on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Police Seek Man Wanted on Warrant
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 45-year-old Titino Balik, who is wanted on a warrant and in questioning.
Kona Public Library Triathlon Schedule Changes
Kailua-Kona Public Library is open on Monday in exchange for a Saturday closure due to triathlon-related road closures and limited accessibility.
