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Schatz Names Two More Community Liaisons

The two, Robby Robertson and Michael Zola, while join Marlena Dixon as the senator’s team of field representatives on the Big Island.

Police Release April 26 List of Arrest Warrants

The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.

Final Vote Scheduled on Owner-Builder Law Changes

The bill would add tax, wage and insurance requirements to permits obtained by people looking to build their own homes.

Hawaii Again Tops Gallup List for Stress-Free Residents

It was a clean sweep of the 2012 poll for Hawaii where residents ranked lowest for stress, highest for enjoyment and also highest in the “well-being” score.

More Record High Temperatures Set in Hilo in April

Daytime highs of 86 degrees early this week were one degree higher than the old records for the dates of April 22 and 23.

New Hilo Adult Care Center Receives State Grant

Other state CIP grants are going to the Kahilu Theatre Foundation and the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council.

Health Officials Launch Pertussis Vaccination Campaign

The campaign is aimed at pregnant women as well as caregivers for infants which are most susceptible to whooping cough.

Budget Negotiations Pau; UHH Pharmacy School Building Left Out

Despite intense lobbying by the Hilo community, a $38 million Senate appropriation for a permanent home for the school did not make the final cut.

Pavao Confirmed as Member of State Water Commission

The retired chief of the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply received strong support from a variety of groups and individuals.

New Guinea Hit by Fifth Strong Quake in Six Weeks

LIke the others, this one failed to generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.

UPDATE: Missing Lanai Boy Found; Charges Filed

The 54-year-woman, Katherine Ruth Hunter, allegedly failed to return her grandson to his mother on Lanai who has legal custody of the child.

Police, Family Still Looking for Jensen Yadao

The 21-year-old Hilo man has not been in contact with his family since March 10.

Abercrombie Signs Bill Repealing Public Land Development Corp.

The signing repeals Act 55, the 2011 state law that created the PLDC and gave it broad authority to develop state property.

Mizuno Reconfirmed as Regent; Vote Not Unanimous This Time

Two senators voted against Mizuno for failing to speak out against what they see as problems facing the university.

Law Requires Contraception Info, Services for Sex Assault Victims

The newly enacted Act 21 requires Hawaii hospitals to offer emergency contraception information and services for victims of rape.

Kailua-Kona Resident Heinicke Sought by Police

Police are advising the public not to approach Nohea Gene Heinicke but to call the department at 935-3311.

Help Needed Identifying Man Using Stolen Credit Card

The unidentified person fraudulently used the credit card in businesses in Hilo and Puna on March 24.

Coast Guard Medevacs Seaman to Hilo Airport

A helicopter met the motor tanker 92 miles from Hilo and transported the 58-year-old crew member to Hilo and a waiting ambulance.

UPDATE: Legislature Urges Congress to Award Medal of Honor

The legislation asks Congress to give the nation’s highest military honor to Lt. John Ku`ulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau for his bravery in Vietnam.

Police Release April 19 List of Arrest Warrants

The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
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