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DOE: Public Schools Reaching Wellness Goals
The Hawai’i State Department of Education and Hawai’i State Department of Health have released results of the 2013-14 Safety and Wellness Survey.
Alerts Available on Hawai’i Sex Offender App
Alerts are now available on the Hawai’i Sex Offenders Search app.
Pele Awards Adds ‘People’s Choice’ Category
The 2015 Pele Awards will feature a new “People’s Choice” category.
2015 ‘Olelo Youth Xchange Competition Finalists
Two Big Island schools will be featured as finalists in the 2015 ‘Olelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition.
Feds Investigating Hilo Plane Crash
FAA and NTSB officials are in Hilo investigating the cause of a single-engine Cessna plane crash that hospitalized three people.
HPD Warning Public of Possible Tow Scam
Hawai`i Police Department is advising the public to aware of a possible tow scam after a Hilo man returned to his vehicle and found a suspicious message.
Hilo Gas Prices Hold Steady
Average gas prices for East Hawai`i according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
New Luxury Homes Being Offered at Mauna Lani
Pricing for the first phase of new luxury homes at Mauna Lani have been released.
DOE: Public Survey on 2016-17 School Calendar
The Hawai’i Department of Education is seeking public input on the 2016-17 school calendar through an online survey.
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Lincoln
In honor of President Abraham Lincoln, flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday until sundown.
Hirono Comments on Medicare, CHIP Bills
United States Senator Mazie Hirono commented on the Senate’s passage of the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Improvement Program Reauthorization Act.
Senate, House Pass Bills in Final Crossover
One-hundred-and-thirty-nine bills were passed Tuesday by the Hawai’i State Senate while 135 more were passed by the House.
Eight Acres Burn in Fire Off of Highway 19
The Hawai’i Fire Department responded to a brush fire Tuesday that burned eight acres.
Governor Confirms Deputy of Environmental Health
Dr. Keith Kawaoka confirmed by governor as deputy director for Environmental Health.
UPDATE: Single Engine Plane Crashes at Hilo Airport
Three people injured in plane crash at Hilo International Airport and taken to hospital.
County Councilwoman Loses P-Card Privileges
District 9 Councilwoman Margaret Wille made unauthorized hotel stays on three different occasions, according to statements obtained by Big Island Now.
OHA Providing Funds for Native Hawaiian Student Program
OHA provides funding for program supporting Native Hawaiian students in education and career goals at UH.
FEMA Introduces App Weather Feature
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added a new weather alerts feature to its app.
State AG Takes Over Kenoi Spending Case
The investigative authority over Mayor Billy Kenoi’s use of his county-issued p-card has been turned over to the office of State Attorney General Douglas Chin.
Man Charged in Friday Officer-Involved Shooting
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged Daesyn Pacheco-Muragin with multiple offenses following an incident Friday that led to an officer-involved shooting.
