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Prison Sentence for Man Accused of Threatening Tulsi Gabbard
Aniruddha Sherbow, 44, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for sending a series of threats to Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, beginning in 2011.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/8/14
The June 27 lava flow remains active, advancing 250 yards since Sunday, and is currently 2.3 miles from the Pahoa Village Road and Highway 130 intersection.
DOH Receives Grant to Gather Violent Death Data
The Hawaii DOH has received $74,000 from the CDC to gather violent death data for the National Violent Death Reporting System.
Plane Crash Simulation Planned for Wednesday
The Hawai’i Department of transportation Airports Division plans to hold a triennial emergency response plan exercise at the Kona International Airport at Keāhole on Dec. 10.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/7/14
The June 27 lava flow front slowed in advancement over the weekend but continues to remain active.
Lava Tree State Monument to Partially Reopen
Lava Tree State Monument will partially reopen Monday. The park has been closed since August due to Tropical Storm Iselle damage.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/6/14
The June 27 lava flow has continued to advance. However, the flow is currently moving at a slow pace than earlier in the week.
Wanted Man Located Following Stolen Vehicle Incident
Daesyn Pacheco-Muragin, 24, was arrested for a variety of offenses following a stolen vehicle incident.
Big Island Teachers Become National Board Certified
Fifteen Big Island teachers have received National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Garret Yoshimi Appointed UH System VPIT/CIO
Garret Yoshimi has been appointed as the University of Hawai’i System Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.
Police Release Dec. 5 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/5/14
The June 27 lava flow front remains active, but is moving at a slower rate than earlier in the week.
Kalbert Young Appointed UH System VPBF/CFO
Kalbert Young has been appointed as the University of Hawai’i System’s Vice President of Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
New Episode of Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted Airs Friday
A new episode of the local series “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” airs Friday evening. The episode will feature Brandon Harrison and Rickie Andaya-Tabucbuc.
Emergency Declaration Extended for Puna
Mayor Billy Kenoi signed an extension to the state of emergency declaration Dec. 3, originally put into effect on Sept. 4 for the District of Puna.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/4/14
The June 27 lava flow front continues to remain active, advancing about 170 yards since Wednesday.
Officer Carrie Akina Named Officer of the Month
Officer Carrie Akina has been named “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee after tracking down two wanted individuals in a resort burglary.
Governor Ige Fills Six Cabinet Positions
As part of the announcement, Ige has retained four additional department directors as holdovers under his administration.
Bird Hunting Scheduled at PTA This Weekend
Army officials are opening up several training areas for shotgun bird hunting on Saturday and Sunday.
Students to Get First Sight of Lava at Pilot Viewing Area
A pilot program for a June 27 lava flow viewing area is in the works. Students impacted by flow preparations will get the first view.
