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Governor Abercrombie Appoints Two to State Ethics Commission 27 Aug 2013 | 01:03 pm
Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointments of David O’Neal of Waipahu and Ruth D. Tschumy of Honolulu to the State Ethics Commission, effective immediately. “David is a respected and dedic...
Big Island Police Searching for 38-Year-Old Man Wanted on Extradtion Warrant 27 Aug 2013 | 11:41 am
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 38-year-old man wanted on an extradition warrant. Jaycen Robert Munoz is wanted by the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake in Utah for unlawful sex...
Kohala Swimming Pool Temporarily Closed 27 Aug 2013 | 05:46 am
A malfunctioning pump has forced the temporary closure of Hawai‘i County’s Kohala Swimming Pool. The Department of Parks and Recreation is analyzing the problem so it may identify the cause and the fa...
Pahoa Community Pool Finally Reopens 27 Aug 2013 | 05:16 am
An improved Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center was reopened this morning following completion of a $1.5 million renovation project that has enhanced the operation and usability of the popular swimming poo...
Big Island Police Arrest Three with Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop in North Kohala 27 Aug 2013 | 03:02 am
Two men and a woman have been charged with drug offenses following a traffic stop in North Kohala. Patrol officers stopped the car in Kapaʻau on Thursday because of a seat belt violation. During the s...
Hawaii to Receive $1.7 Million to Turn Around Persistently Low Achieving Schools 26 Aug 2013 | 10:44 pm
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that New Hampshire, Hawaii, and Idaho will receive approximately $5.2 million to continue efforts to turn around their persistently lowest achi...
Coast Guard Rescues Dog Found Swimming in Middle of Honolulu Harbor 25 Aug 2013 | 11:46 pm
The Coast Guard rescued a dog who was found swimming in the middle of Honolulu Harbor, Saturday. The dog was initially spotted struggling to swim by a tug boat crew transiting the harbor. The harborma...
Damien Memorial Sex Abuse Survivors to Be Compensated – Christian Brothers File for Bankruptcy 25 Aug 2013 | 08:50 am
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for The Christian Brothers Institute and The Christian Brothers of Ireland, Inc. have approved the terms and conditions of a consensual reorganization pla...
Hawaii Tourism Authority – 2013 Tourism Legacy Awards 25 Aug 2013 | 01:59 am
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency, presented The Merrie Monarch Festival, Polynesian Cultural Center and Hilo Hattie with its 2013 Tourism Legacy Awards during the 2013 H...
U.S. Military Will Remain Strong Despite Budget Cuts, Hagel Tells Hawaii Marines 25 Aug 2013 | 12:59 am
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel assured Marines and sailors in Hawaii today that despite deep budget and force cuts, the U.S. military will remain the world’s best, and the nation will honor the commitm...
