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22 May 2013
MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s bipartisan Helping Heroes Fly Act (H.R. 1344), the first piece of legislation she introduced in the House. This measure will improve airport security screening for wounded and severely disabled service members and veterans by ensuring personal privacy and consistent application of efficient [...]
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22 May 2013
MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Education (HIDOE) has received federal approval for a new Strive HI Performance System designed to ensure all students graduate college- and career-ready. The redesigned school accountability and improvement system approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) replaces many of the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act [...]
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21 May 2013
MEDIA RELEASE The Big Island Press Club has given state Sen. Clayton Hee the dubious honor of this year’s Lava Tube Award for his leadership role in overturning Hawaii’s shield law, which protected news reporters’ sources and unpublished notes. Reporters consider a shield law crucial in encouraging news sources to provide public-interest information that newsmakers [...]
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21 May 2013
MEDIA RELEASE Sen Brian Schatz joined local and national advocates, as well as Sens. Schumer, McCaskill, and Boxer, calling for passage of the The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S. 921). Named after two sisters who were killed driving a rental car that had been recalled, this is a common [...]
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21 May 2013
MEDIA RELEASE In the wake of a severe nationwide shortage of Tubersol and Aplisol, the purified protein derivative solutions (PPD) used in tuberculosis skin test examinations, the state Department of Human Services (DHS) is implementing Emergency Rules Relating to Evidence of Health Standards, effective May 20, 2013, for child care facilities licensed or registered by [...]
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21 May 2013
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea over 8,000 feet until 6 a.m. Wednesday (May 22). Winds are coming from the Southwest at 25-45 mph. The strong winds can make driving difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Motorists should use caution while driving. The winds can also forcefully swing doors open or shut so use caution when opening or closing vehicle doors.
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21 May 2013
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf advisory for South facing shores of all islands until 6 p.m. Wednesday (May 22). Surf is forecast to be in the six to 10 foot range lowering to five to eight feet Wednesday.
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21 May 2013
Hawaiʻi Island police have positively identified the victim of the shooting Monday (May 20) in the Nanawale Estates subdivision. He is identified as 40-year-old Mateo D. Balinbin Jr. of Nanawale Estates. Balinbin’s autopsy, originally planned for today, has been rescheduled for Wednesday (May 22).
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21 May 2013
Hawaii 24/7 Staff County council members J Yoshimoto and Zendo Kern are hosting a community meeting on the proposed 2013-2014 budget. The meeting, with Mayor Billy Kenoi and cabinet members, is 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Hawaii County Building in Hilo. The informational ‘talk story’ agenda includes an overview of the budget and [...]
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21 May 2013
MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Middle School extends an open invitation to the community to celebrate student accomplishments. The free evening event, “Journey of Learning,” is 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Kahilu Town Hall. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for cocoa, coffee, sandwiches and cookies. The community is encouraged to arrive early to enjoy refreshments and [...]
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20 May 2013
During the week of May 13, 2013, through May 19, 2013, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Ten of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Four were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 515 DUI arrests compared with 550 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.4 percent.
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20 May 2013
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Puna District and left one person dead. Monday afternoon (May 20) at about 2:19 p.m., police responded to a call of a shooting victim found in a home on Maui Street in the Nanawale Estates subdivision.
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More Hawaii 24/7 Videos
House passes Gabbard bill to support wounded warriors
DOE approves school accountability, improvement system
BIPC announces Lava Tube, Torch of Light awards
Schatz urges protections for rental car customers
New traffic safety laws
DHS implements Emergency Rules for Health Standards
Wind advisory for Big Island summits with 25-45 mph winds
High surf advisory continues for South facing shores of all islands
Victim of Nanawale Estates shooting is identified
East Hawaii budget ‘talk story’ (May 22)
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