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Explosive-Sniffing TSA Dog Retires, Celebrated with Tennis Balls And Cake
The Transportation Security Administration at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu celebrated the career and retirement of Bruno, a 4-year-old Labrador retriever, trained as an explosive detection canine, and his handler Kathy.
County Using E-Warrants in DUI, Negligent Homicide And Negligent Injury Cases
The county is using a new technique to expedite the process to secure a warrant and draw a suspect’s blood in certain circumstances.
Domestic Violence Action Center to Receive Federal Funds For Immigrant Program
A Hawai‘i nonprofit that provides legal information and representation to victims of domestic violence will receive nearly $400,000 in federal funding to support a program it provides to help immigrants.
Survey Available Friday Aims to Improve Hawai‘i’s Healthcare, Accessibility
Help improve Hawai‘i’s healthcare systems, and have a chance to earn $100 gas card in the process.
Visitor Numbers Continue Creeping Toward Record 2019 Levels
An increase in a number of key statistics in the latest visitor’s report indicates that Hawai‘i continues its trajectory toward a full tourism rebound.
Missing Big Island Child Found in Good Health
Kelani Kamakahi, 11, was located Thursday, March 31, in good health in Hilo.
Honolulu Man Charged in Connection With Series of Incidents on Big Island
A Honolulu man is being charged in connection with a series of incidents that took place on the Big Island.
Public Hearing Scheduled For Resolution Proposing Decrease to County Fuel Tax
A Hawaiʻi County Council member is proposing a decrease in the county’s fuel tax and the public will have a chance to weigh in on the resolution next week.
Second COVID Booster Shot Available at QNHCH
North Hawai‘i residents looking to receive their second COVID-19 booster shot can now get one at a Waimea hospital.
Late Edith Kanakaʻole Among 5 Women to be Recognized on the 2023 U.S. Quarter
A Hawaiian cultural icon will be among five women honored on the U.S. quarter next year.
HFD: South Kohala Brush Fires May be Result of Lightning
The two brush fires Wednesday in South Kohala may have been caused by lightning strikes, the Hawai‘i Fire Department reported Thursday morning.
Gov. Ige Signs Bill Clarifying Procedures in Initial Criminal Complaints
A bill that clarifies the acceptable procedures for initiating criminal complaints has been signed into law.
HFD Responds to Brush Fire in South Kohala
Hawaiʻi Fire Department responded to a brush fire in South Kohala near mile marker 3 of Highway 190 outside of Waimea.
Gov. Ige Appoints 5 to Board of Education
Gov. David Ige reappointed two members and appointed three new members to the State of Hawaiʻi Board of Education.
19 Motorists Arrested for DUI Last Week
Nineteen motorists were arrested during the week of March 21-27 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Monthly Siren System Test Scheduled for April
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, April 1.
KS Student Arrested and Charged After Reportedly Bringing Starter Pistol to School
A 17-year-old male was arrested and charged after reportedly bringing a starter pistol to Kamehameha Schools campus in Kea‘au.
COVID Weekly Update: 92 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,187 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, March 30, bringing the statewide total to 240,778.
DOH: 2nd Booster Shot Recommended
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is adopting the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding COVID-19 booster shots.
