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Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation to Repair Schools
Senator Brian Schatz introduced the School Building Fairness Act of 2015 Thursday to help build build, repair, and renovate schools.
New Campaign Aims to Reduce Fall Injuries Among Seniors
The Hawai’i State Department of Health and the Hawai’i Fall Prevention Consortium will launch a campaign in an effort to prevent senior falls.
HSPLS to Observe Kamehameha Day
Kamehameha Day will be celebrated by libraries across the Big Island on June 11.
KKCC to Host Annual Luncheon
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Annual Membership & Installation Luncheon on June 26.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/4/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the lava lake within the Overlook crater was measured to be about 161 feet below the current floor of Halema’uma’u.
Nacino Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Kona Patrol Officer Chandler Nacino was named “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old Kona girl who was last seen in Kona on January 19.
Kamehameha Water Shut-Offs Sheduled
Two water shut-offs along Kamehameha Avenue between Kumu Street and Pauahi Street are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Pahoa Man Charged in Sexual Assault Case
A Pahoa man has been charged with a felony and three misdemeanor offenses following a sexual assault incident on Sunday.
Body Found in Stream Identified as Missing Kona Woman
A body found Monday in Umauma Stream has been identified as missing Kona woman Bobbie “Jackie” Carnathan.
HMSA Looks to Boost Premiums
HMSA is looking to increase insurance premium rates for individual Affordable Care Act health plans in 2016.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/3/15
Kilauea’s summit lava lake in the Overlook crater remains activie and was measured to be 177 feet below the current floor of Halema’uma’u late Tuesday.
Scam Prevention to Highlight Two Hilo Events
AARP Hawai’i, along with various state agencies, will host two free workshops on scam prevention in Hilo on June 16.
‘Imiloa Branches out with Planned Outreach
MANU ‘Imiloa is a new mobile outreach program that will aim to share ‘Imiloa’s unique brand of culture-based science education across the island.
Tour Van Rolls into Onomea Bay
An unoccupied KapohoKine Adventures tour van fell into Onomea Bay Tuesday morning. No one was injured in the incident.
Autopsy Results Revealed in Kona Fishing Death
An autopsy conducted on a Kona man involved in a fishing accident Friday has been completed.
Body of Missing Kona Swimmer Found
The body of a missing Kona swimmer was located Monday afternoon submerged in water off of OTEC Beach.
DOH Director Honored with Mauli Ola Award
Dr. Viginia Pressler was honoed Tuesday by the American Lung Association with the 2015 Breathe Easy Champion Mauli Ola Award.
DWS: North Kona Water Conservation Status
The Department of Water Supply has announced that the Water Conservation status in parts of North Kona remain in effect.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/2/15
Following deflationary tilt over the weekend, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an increase at Kilauea’s summit.
