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The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation welcomed its first new class of adult corrections officers at a graduation ceremony on O‘ahu last week.

The new funding is a 30 percent increase from last year. In addition to housing, Schatz secured $175.5 million in new federal funding for Tribal transportation activities.

Waters in the affected areas might be slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.

Daniel Foley received the Torch of Light for his work in guiding the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct. James Barros received the Lava Tube dishonor for support of a “Constitutionally questionable” law.

Between March 7 to 10, 58 paddlers from three islands across 30 canoe clubs came together to participate in the AccessMETs pilot study, seven years in the making, at O‘ahu’s Mauliola Keʻehi.

Jaymelynn Pua-Queja of Nā‘ālehu is believed to be in the Hilo area.

The temporary closure of Tree Molds Road and recreational area to vehicles is due to heavy equipment operations. Pedestrians will be allowed access.

The test will run from 9 to 10 p.m. Impacted customers include those along Waiānuenue Avenue between Pūnāwai Street, Waiau Street, including Rainbow Drive, Pu‘uhina Street, Punahele Street, Waimea Place and any other side roads and lanes.

Kobayashi is the manager of the SCP Hilo hotel and owner of the Keaukaha General Store. She also serves holds leadership positions in several community organizations.

The project will include roadway asphalt concrete repaving, shoulder construction, concrete curbs, pavement striping, markings, street signs and the addition of bike lanes on both sides of Lanikaula Street between Manono Street and Kīlauea Avenue.

The former dentist has his sights on becoming a master sommelier following graduation from Hawaiʻi CC in May.

The planning commission’s decision comes amid developer Reef Capital Partner’s announcement that they have reached key milestones in the demolition process, and that construction crews are actively working to complete the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort in 2026.

The woman killed was from Keauhou.

The estimated completion date for this project is May, weather permitting.

The new program would create a cost-sharing partnership with the Department of Health bringing helicopters and funding to operate the program to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i and Maui Counties.

The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply will distribute the tablets, while supplies last, during normal business hours at its offices in Hilo, Kona and Waimea.

The inspections – required to comply with EPA rule revisions – will begin March 18 and continue through October.

Vehicles involved in the crash included an SUV, sedan and pickup truck.

The teen was last seen in the Mountain View area on Feb. 27 however, not reported as a runaway until recently.

While the suspect was barricaded in the residence, he threatened to burn and blow up the house.