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Kellogg man convicted of felony for illegally killing and wasting a trophy bull moose in Kootenai County
Idaho Fish and Game
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July 21, 2025
On July 8, 2025, Black was sentenced in Kootenai County District Court to: $1,500.00 in fines $10,000.00 in restitution $250.00 in meat processing fees $245.50 in court costs Six months incarceration in county jail Three years of supervised...
Cancelation of Farrington Highway Safety Improvements additional daytime closures
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
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July 19, 2025
Posted on Jul 18, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of the cancelation of additional daytime work on Farrington Highway, from Nānākuli to Ko Olina, for safety...
Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Issues EP for Wildfire Season
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 19, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN ISSUES EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION FOR WILDFIRE SEASON Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation Hoʻopauahi to Improve Emergency Response Time FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
Night work on the H-1 Freeway near the McCully Street overpass, week of Sunday, July 20
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
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July 19, 2025
Posted on Jul 18, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of of night work on the H-1 Freeway, at the McCully Street Overpass, for subsurface utility work. Work will occur...
Kamehameha Highway Rehabilitation to begin work fronting Waimea Bay, Monday, July 21
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
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July 19, 2025
Posted on Jul 18, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is providing this update on the Joseph P. Leong Highway and Kamehameha Highway Rehabilitation – From Waimea Bay Beach Park to ʻŌpaeʻula...
2025 AHA Circle of Life Award honorees named
American Hospital Association
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July 18, 2025
Gilchrist in Baltimore and Bristol Hospice — Hawaii are winners of the AHA 2025 Circle of Life Award for their efforts in palliative and end-of-life care. The awards will be presented at the AHA Leadership Summit, taking place July 20-22 in...
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS observed by NSF-funded Gemini North telescope
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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July 17, 2025
Using the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have captured an image of comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object that was first detected on July 1, 2025, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) for which the comet was...
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS observed by NSF-funded Gemini North telescope
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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July 17, 2025
Using the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have captured an image of comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object that was first detected on July 1, 2025, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) for which the comet was...
The Pink Salt Trick Recipe for Fast Weight Loss Trend in 2025: Why ProZenith Is the Science-Backed Alternative
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 19, 2025
Chicago, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. ProZenith is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Individual results...
Speed limit on Kunia Road near ʻAnonui Road will be lowered effective July 18
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
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July 16, 2025
Posted on Jul 16, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users of a speed limit change on Kunia Road (Route 750) effective July 18. The speed limit will change from 45 mph to 35...
Speed limit on Kunia Road near ʻAnonui Road will be lowered effective July 18
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
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July 17, 2025
Posted on Jul 16, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users of a speed limit change on Kunia Road (Route 750) effective July 18. The speed limit will change from 45 mph to 35...
RELEASE: SCOTT SAIKI APPOINTED HAWAI‘I INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Insurance
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July 19, 2025
Posted on Jul 18, 2025 in News Releases STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE SCOTT SAIKI...
HMC Launches 5-Week Trial Courses to Help Students Explore Healthcare Education
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
An Introduction to Clinical Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician Programs with no obligation HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hawaii Medical College is proud to announce the launch of 5-week introductory...
Attorney General James Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
New York Attorney General
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July 19, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Honduran,...
Bob Kawabe Hits Amazon Best-Seller Status with 'The Leadership Playbook' Book Co-Authored with Jack Canfield
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "The Leadership Playbook” co-authored by Bob Kawabe, alongside Jack Canfield and distinguished professionals...
Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Landmark Legislation Pertaining to Maui Wildfires Settlement and Fire Marshal
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 9, 2025
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today enacted legislation to solidify the global settlement for claims relating to the August 2023 Maui wildfires and to further codify the role of Hawai‘i’s first State Fire Marshal in nearly 46 years.“Today...
Farrington Highway Safety Improvements to begin additional daytime closures, Monday, July 14
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
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July 11, 2025
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of the addition of daytime work on Farrington Highway, from Nānākuli to Ko Olina, for safety improvements along the...
Modifications for Uluʻoa and Ulumanu intersections with Kailua Road
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
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July 11, 2025
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of modifications to intersections of Kailua Road (Route 61) with Uluʻoa Street and Ulumanu Drive. As part of...
California sends more search and rescue crews to Texas
Office of the California Governor
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July 18, 2025
Canine teams from California have been requested, and been approved for, extending their work assignments from 14 to 21 days. To prevent overworking the dogs, a rotation schedule has been implemented where the canines work two consecutive days in...
KAUAʻI DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE RELEASES REPORT OF ISLAND-WIDE CASPER SURVEY
Hawaii State Department of Health
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July 12, 2025
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Department of Health (DOH) Kauaʻi District Health Office (KDHO) has released its report of the 2025 Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey. From June 23-27, 2025,...