“Jail policies same after Hilo inmate beating; but state’s security cameras being improved.”
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023
The Hawai’i Department of Public Safety and its director react to the sentencing of three former Hawai’i Community Correctional Center and says its policies and procedures are proven, evidence-based and work — as long as everyone follows them.
Jail policies same after Hilo inmate beating; but state’s security cameras being improved By Nathan Christophel
HONOLULU — Following the brutal beating of an inmate by four corrections officers in 2015 at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo, no facility policy changes were made in relation to the incident.
The Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety says its policies and procedures are proven, evidence-based and work — as long as everyone follows them.
Health care centers now open to keiki at 3 West Hawai’i public schools
The Hawai’i Island Community Health Center has launched school-based health centers at three West Hawai’i schools in an effort to expand health care to keiki.
The health centers will provide on-site care at Hōnaunau Elementary, and Kealakehe Elementary and Intermediate Schools. The health centers will present services including well child exams, visits for illness or injury, behavioral health care and dental services, according to a press release from Hawaii Island Community Health Center.
Dead whale removed from Kaua’i beach; buried at undisclosed location By Scott Yunker
A disappearing act of colossal proportions has taken place at on the East Side of Kaua‘i, after county, state and federal personnel worked through the weekend to remove a 120,000-pound sperm whale from Lydgate Beach Park — and bury it at a secret location.
Despite the whale’s complete removal by the end of Sunday – when nothing remained but strips of yellow caution tape, several “shark sighted” signs and four excavators – Lydgate Beach Park will remain closed until Feb. 1.
‘The Voice’ of University of Hawai’i Athletics Jim Leahey has died
Jim Leahey, “The Voice” of University of Hawai’i Athletics for over 40 years, passed away Monday at the age of 80.
Leahey is survived by his wife Toni, three children and one grandchild. Services are pending.
Parker School in Waimea breaks ground on multi-million dollar learning facility
Parker School broke ground a new 21,000-square-foot multi-use facility last week that will include classroom space, a gym and a robotics lab.
School leaders and members of the community held a Hawaiian blessing ceremony for The SMART Center on Jan. 26. This $16 million capital improvement project on Parker’s 20-acre Waimea campus is the largest in the school’s 47-year history.
Learn more about Hawai’i County’s Planning Department at Waimea Community Association meeting
Hawai’i County Planning Director Zendo Kern will speak at the upcoming Waimea Community Association on various topics including community development plans and the ever-evolving online application process for building permits, EPIC.
The meeting will take place on Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kern will discuss his department’s vision, priorities and problem solving efforts to address land use challenges and opportunities that impact many aspects of life county-wide. This will include the department’s responsibility to provide technical advice and support for Mayor Mitch Roth, planning commissions and County Council, and also administering the county’s subdivision and zoning codes. Topics will include the status of the county’s Community Development Plans, the still evolving Electronic Processing and Information Center system, and in-progress subdivision and zoning codes revisions and addressing Transient Accommodation Rentals.
COVID-19 remains global health emergency, but pandemic is at a transition point, World Health Organization says
The World Health Organization said Monday the COVID-19 pandemic remains a dangerous and infectious disease, however, the global health crisis appears to be approaching a transition point.
WHO’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee discussed the pandemic on Friday at its 14th meeting on COVID-19, and Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concurred the pandemic continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC.
3 days of downpours bring 23.61″ of rain to Puʻu Aliʻi, Molokaʻi, up to 15″ to parts of Maui
Preliminary data from the National Weather Service shows rainfall from Jan. 27-30 was measured at 23.61 inches at Puʻu Aliʻi, Molokaʻi, and from 5 to 15 inches over parts of Maui.
Elderly would receive more care, remain in community with bill backed by Hirono
Hawai’i’s U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined colleagues in introducing a bill that would expand access to longterm care, enabling older adults and people with disabilities to receive quality care while remaining in their communities.
Kauai Weather Forecast for January 31, 2023
Light winds will prevail for the next couple of days, with the island atmosphere remaining moist and unstable. Low clouds will generally clear over the…
Kauai Surf Forecast for January 31, 2023
The current long-period northwest (310 degrees) swell and short-period northeast wind waves around Kauai have declined enough this morning to drop the remaining…
