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Governor Extends Hawai‘i’s Efforts for the Homeless
Gov. David Ige signed a proclamation to continue efforts with the state’s counties to provide emergency shelter, long-term housing and services to the homeless.
Six New Cases of Dengue Confirmed on Big Island
Since the last update on Dec. 22, 2015, the Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified six new cases of dengue fever, bringing the cumulative total of past and present confirmed cases to 176.
Puna Man Arrested in Connection With Sexual Assaults
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Puna man in connection with a double sexual assault that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 22, in the Piʻihonua area.
Mario Hernandez Located and Arrested
Hernandez was arrested in Hilo on Tuesday, Dec. 22, and charged with failure to appear. His bail was set at $600.
‘Ōhi‘a Disease Prompts Interagency Response
A new disease that has already killed hundreds of thousands of native ‘ōhi‘a trees in Hawai‘i this past year has prompted the organization of an interagency response to battle the threat.
Police Investigating Sexual Assaults in Pi‘ihonua Area
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a double sexual assault that occurred on Tuesday Dec. 22, in the Pi‘ihonua area sometime between 1 and 4 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island Police Seek Man Wanted in ID Theft Case
The Hawaiʻi Police Department announced today that it is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in a fraudulent use of a credit card case that occurred on Dec. 4.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Update for Dec. 23
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released the following update for Kilauea Volcano at 8:21 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015.
New Lawsuit Filed Against Na’i Aupuni
Opponents of the Na’i Aupuni election have filed a lawsuit, hoping to hold the organization in contempt after its announcement that all delegates are eligible for February’s ‘aha.
Dengue Count Increases, Only Three ‘Infectious’
Confirmed cases of dengue fever on the Big Island rose by another three Tuesday, bringing the total count to 170.
Kapi’olani Street Christmas Traffic Change
Kapi’olani Street will turn into a one-lane road headed in the Puna, or south, direction between Waianuenue Avenue and Haili Street on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
HFD Issues Fireworks Guidelines
The Hawai’i County Fire Department has issued guidelines and tips for fireworks activity and safety.
Youth Holiday Hunting Slated
Youth ages 10 to 15 will be invited to participate in youth hunting over the next couple of weekends at Pohakuloa Training Area.
Student Earns National Fire Prevention Award
Kyren Martins was one of ten students nationally to be named a “TakeAction” community service funding award recipient by the National Fire Protection Association.
Kaloko-Honokōhau Road Closure Scheduled
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park’s access to Kaloko Fishpond and parking lot will close on Jan. 7
Ige Submits Supplemental Budget
The budget proposes $729 million be allocated to improve basic infrastructure and economic, $161 million to support affordable housing, $247 million to address critical health care needs, and $248 million for education.
Red Cross Volunteers Active in 2015
Volunteers from the Hawai’i State Chapter of the American Red Cross were on standby during a busy hurricane season. They also responded to 75 local home fires.
Dengue ‘Potential Infection’ Count at Three
The count of individuals currently infected with dengue fever and who are able to potentially spread the disease has dropped to three.
