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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 ...
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 [...] - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -
about 2 hours ago
Former Kaneohe resident Jason Pascua, who is charged with using his business, J2 Marketing Solutions, to mastermind a Ponzi scheme that defrauded people out of $1.4 million, is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Downtown Honol...
Former Kaneohe resident Jason Pascua, who is charged with using his business, J2 Marketing Solutions, to mastermind a Ponzi scheme that defrauded people out of $1.4 million, is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Downtown Honolulu Thursday afternoon. FBI officials said in a statement that Pascua is scheduled to be arraigned and enter a guilty plea on one count of wire fraud, which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Criminal charges against Pascua, 39, were filed in March, for…
about 3 hours ago
Alicia Moy has been named the new president and CEO of Hawaii Gas, effective immediately. Jeffrey Kissel, the previous head of the company, is stepping down to focus more time on his work on economic initiatives to lower the cost of doin...
Alicia Moy has been named the new president and CEO of Hawaii Gas, effective immediately. Jeffrey Kissel, the previous head of the company, is stepping down to focus more time on his work on economic initiatives to lower the cost of doing business in Hawaii, the company said Tuesday. In her new role, Moy and her leadership team at Hawaii Gas will be focusing on several key initiatives during the next several months. “Among the high-priority matters our team will be addressing is the continued…
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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 difficu...
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. - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -
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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 Wedne...
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. - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -
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Hawai?i 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 p...
Hawai?i 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). - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -
about 5 hours ago
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food ...
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service  announced Tuesday. The following product is subject to recall: 4.5 lb. cases containing 12, 6-oz. trays of […]
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The Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network has paired up with VS2 LLC to host a job fair for subcontracting services needed by the U.S. Army, scheduled for June 10 at the Manoa Innovation Center. VS2 LLC, a federal governmen...
The Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network has paired up with VS2 LLC to host a job fair for subcontracting services needed by the U.S. Army, scheduled for June 10 at the Manoa Innovation Center. VS2 LLC, a federal government prime contractor for the U.S. Army, is sending representatives to brief Hawaii’s small businesses on upcoming opportunities. Oahu SBDC Director Joe Burns said about 20 companies have already signed up for the free event. “It’s a fairly large contract with the…
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The University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine has donated thousands of dollars worth of science equipment this year to 13 public high schools on four of Hawaii’s islands. Three years ago, the medical school’s professional ...
The University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine has donated thousands of dollars worth of science equipment this year to 13 public high schools on four of Hawaii’s islands. Three years ago, the medical school’s professional development program paired its Center for Cardiovascular Research faculty with local high school science teachers. The point of the program is to show local teachers the latest technologies, equipping them with cutting-edge knowledge that they can take back to…
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Hawai?i 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 pl...
Hawai?i 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). Seon Keoni Aki of Nanawale Estates, who was arrested Monday on […]
about 6 hours ago