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Officer Lee Named East Hawai’i ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Jenny Lee has been named East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month” for the month for February.
Police Arrest Pair in Pahoa Fundraiser Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested two individuals in connection to a fundraising theft at Irie Hawai’i in Pahoa that occurred Monday.
Amendment Proposed to Federal Tsunami Act
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced an amendment to the Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015, H.R. 34.
Temporary Water Shut-Off Along Kamehameha Avenue
Water service will temporarily be shut-off along Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo Friday between Pauahi Street and the Wailoa Fisheries Research Station.
Hawai’i Electric Light Selects Ormat as New Geothermal Provider
Hawai’i Electric Light has selected Ormat as its new geothermal energy provider following a competitive bidding process.
Parker Students Among Finalists in Congressional Art Competition
Five Parker School students are the only Big Island students among 23 finalists in the Hawai’i 2nd Congressional District’s Kaha Ki’i Art Competition.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/26/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense continues to report no changes in downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow.
CWRM Requests Public Input on Water Resource Protection Plan
The Commission on Water Resource Management is interested in public input as it updates the statewide Water Resource Protection Plan.
Keamuku Training Area Will Open for Weekend Hunting
Army officials will open Keamuku Training Area for mammal hunting on Saturday.
iCAN Skills Program Offered in Hilo
The iCAN program is designed to help individuals preparing for a new career or degree fine tune and improve necessary skills.
Red Cross Hawai’i Chapter Fundraising Auction
The Hawai’i Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding an online auction to raise funds.
NASA Public Talk at Kahilu Theatre
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will discuss America’s space program at a free public talk at the Kahilu Theatre on March 13.
Gabbard Receives NACo County Alumni Award
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was honored Tuesday by The National Association of Counties.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/25/15
Activity in downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow continues to show no change. Smoke conditions were reported as light Wednesday morning.
Security Breach Impacts HMSA Members
HMSA and Anthem members are being advised of a security breach that may have compromised their personal information.
Kamehameha Avenue Temporary Water Shut-Off
The Department of Water Supply will temporarily shut-off water along Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo Wednesday morning for the replacement of a fire hydrant.
‘Maddie’ Donation Bucket Stolen From Irie Hawai’i Pahoa
A man stole money being raised for an eight-year-old Pahoa girl in need of heart surgery Monday afternoon at the Pahoa Irie Hawai’i location.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
All DUI related statistics continue to remain down so far in 2015, with the exception of traffic fatalities.
UH-Hilo Offers Free Conflict Management Workshop
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo will host a conflict management workshop featuring internationally renowned mediator, speaker, and author Dr. Kenneth Cloke.
Turtle Talk with Biologist Rachel Silverman
The Kahalu’u Bay Education Center will host it’s next turtle talk with biologist Rachel Silverman on March 7.
