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Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard writing book on leaving Democrats
NEW YORK (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic representative from Hawaii who clashed often with her party and eventually left it, has a memoir coming out Oct. 10.
Hawaii firefighter dies after being swept into storm drain
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — A firefighter who was swept into a storm drain while responding to a storm on Maui died over the weekend, officials said.
Senator questions scope of new authority’s stewardship over volcano
The jurisdiction of the newly formed Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority is being challenged by a bill in the state Legislature.
Proposed code update reveals archaic rules for ‘dance halls’
Big Islanders might need to find new places to do the Lindy Hop or the Jitterbug if a nearly 90-year-old Hawaii County statute is rescinded.
‘An incredible partnership’: School-Based Health Centers open in West Hawaii
Hawaii Island Community Health Center has launched School-Based Health Centers to provide care on-site in three local schools.
Police seek missing Kona woman
Police are seeking for the public’s assistance in locating 53-year-old Miriam Miller of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing on Tuesday, Jan. 31, but has been missing more than three months.
Tackling teacher shortages: Bill aims to ease licensing process for out-of-state educators
Hawaii is taking part in a multistate effort to address ongoing teacher shortages.
Police ask public to take ‘community satisfaction survey’
The public is invited to complete the Hawaii Police Department’s community satisfaction survey, which runs through February.
Man charged following officer-involved shooting in Hilo
Hawaii Island police have charged 32-year-old Aina Kealoha Bill Cachero of Hilo, with several offenses following an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred late Friday morning in Hilo.
Police arrest 23 for DUI
During the week of Jan. 23-29, Hawaii Island police arrested 23 motorists for DUI.
2 men die in Waikoloa traffic crash
Two men died following a single-vehicle crash early today at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and the Queen Kaahumanu Highway in South Kohala.
GOING BIG: Former KS Hawaii superintendent runs 260 miles around island
A 75-year-old former Hawaii Island man trekked 260 miles around the entire island — on foot — in under five days.
Few Big Island schools have undergone vulnerability assessments meant to ID campus weaknesses
Despite an increase in threats reported at state Department of Education schools, just 14 of 41 Big Island campuses have completed a vulnerability assessment since 2017.
Bill aims to create dedicated animal control agency
Creating a dedicated agency to oversee animal control services on Hawaii Island will be considered Tuesday by County Council members.
A generational ban on tobacco?
Hawaii could be the first state in the nation to ban the sale and possession of tobacco for an entire generation.
Police log IDs suspect shot by officer
A man shot and wounded by a South Hilo patrol officer on Kumukoa Street in Hilo on Friday is on four years probation for unauthorized entry to a dwelling and habitual property crime.
Police: Woman missing for 3 years on Maui reportedly seen in Pahoa
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Khiara Lavinia Henry.
Police shoot alleged auto theft suspect in Hilo
A South Hilo patrol officer shot and wounded an auto theft suspect at about noon today on Kumukoa Street in Hilo.
Part of Kumukoa Street in Hilo closed due to ‘police activity’
The Hawaii Police Department is advising the public to avoid Kumukoa Street in Hilo due to “police activity.”
Funds eyed for Pohoiki Boat Ramp restoration
A Big Island lawmaker is spearheading an effort to secure $40 million in state funding to reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp.
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