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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
Tuesday was a busy news day: Hawaiʻi Island olice report the death of a 38-year-old man from Puna who died after being tased by officers during a call for an attempted suicide. A couple from Waimea was charged with multiple drug offense and illegal fireworks violations. And there was a fire in Pāhoa.
Police are searching for a missing woman from Hilo. State of Hawaiʻi informational hearings begin today about budget proposals for various departments and Gov. Josh Green. The 118th Congress began yesterday. And federal and state officials are traveling to the Big Island to assess the damage caused by the Mauna Loa eruption. This assessment will determine how much federal aid Hawaiʻi County could get for the emergency.
A nonprofit is offering a residential program in North Kohala for aspiring young farmers and agriculture professionals, and they pay to do it. University of Hawaiʻi students are offering free online coding classes for youth. And what state do you think had the worst roads in the country for 2022?
Have a great day and mahalo for reading.
Knife-wielding Puna man dies Monday during incident with Hawaiʻi Island police
On Monday evening, 38-year-old Christopher Alan Ferreira from Puna died during an incident with three Hawai’i Island police officers who were responding to a report of an active attempted suicide call.
Waimea couple charged with drug offenses, illegal fireworks violations
Hawai‘i Island police charged a Waimea couple with more than a half dozen drug offenses and illegal fireworks violations on New Yearʻs Eve following their arrest on Dec. 30, 2022.
Police recovered nearly 1.9 grams of fentanyl mixture, 30 Suboxone pills having a street value of more than $2,200 and more than 25 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks.
Do you want an agricultural career? This Big Island residential program might be for you
The nonprofit, Hawai‘i Institute of Pacific Agriculture, or HIP Agriculture, is offering residents the chance to learn how to establish a new farm, garden or agroforestry system — and there’s no charge to participate. In fact, they pay you.
Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance to hold first informational briefings this week
Today, the Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance will hold its first informational briefings of 2023, during which various state department representatives will provide updates and requests on their budget proposals.
Click here for the live stream of these meetings via YouTube. They also will be held in person in Conference Room 308 in the State Capitol.
Single-story structure in Pāhoa known as squatters hangout damaged by fire
A single-story wood structure that appeared to be abandoned on Akeakamai Loop in Pāhoa suffered about $36,000 in damage during a Tuesday morning fire.
Big Island police seeking help locating missing 26-year-old woman
Hawai‘i Island police are asking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Ashlee Pruett, of Hilo, who was reported missing.
Federal, state teams to inspect damage and impacts of Mauna Loa eruption on Big Island
A team of state and federal emergency management workers will travel to the Big Island this week to inspect damages and impacts caused by the recent eruption of Mauna Loa.
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai’i sworn in for new term
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) was sworn in to a new term today by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Hawaiʻi’s U.S. Representatives Ed Case, Jill Tokuda begin new terms in 118th Congress
On Tuesday when the 118th Congress convened, U.S. Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) began his fifth term and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) began her rookie term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
University of Hawaiʻi students offer free online coding classes for youth in the state
For the fourth year in a row, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students will be providing another round of free coding classes to youth, but this time both in-person and virtual options will be available.
Which state has the worst roads in 2022?
ConsumerAffairs recently published an analysis of which states have 2022’s worst (and best) roads for travel, and found that the bumpiest and potentially most dangerous rides occur in Hawaiʻi.
The Aloha State was ranked second worst in 2021 by ConsumerAffairs, an independent, web-based news and resource center. Where was it ranked in 2022?
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Jan. 5-11
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Jan. 5-11, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Federal, state crews to assess lava damage from Mauna Loa eruption this week
A team of State and federal emergency management workers will travel to Hawai‘i island this week to inspect damages and impacts caused by the recent eruption of Mauna Loa.
U.S. Representatives Ed Case, Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi begin new terms in 118th Congress
On Tuesday when the 118th Congress convened, U.S. Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) began his fifth term and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) began her rookie term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Kauai Weather Forecast for January 04, 2023
A weakening front will edge a bit further south this morning, stall out over the eastern end of the state this afternoon and tonight, then dissipate on…
