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New documentary looks at history of US military use of Hawaiâi’s public trust lands | Big Island Now (opens the original)
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The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has filmed a half-hour documentary examining the history of U.S. military use of HawaiÊ»iâs public trust lands and the consequential decisions approaching as longstanding military leases begin to expire. The film, “Held in Trust: The Future o
Hawaiâi Police Department Detective Jenny Lee named Hawaiâi State Law Enforcement Officials Association Officer of the Year | Big Island Now (opens the original)
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Hawaiâi Police Department Detective Jenny Lee recently received the prestigious honor of being named Hawaiâi State Law Enforcement Officials Association 2026 Officer of the Year award. The award honors Lee’s outstanding investigative work on a complex child sexual abuse investigation that resulted in multiple arrests and grand jury indictments, as well as identification of additional victims and suspects. She received the award Sept. 28 during a statewide ceremony on Oâahu. âDetective Le
Schatz, Hirono resolution recognizes rich history, culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawaiâi | Big Island Now (opens the original)
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Hawaiâi U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, both Democrats, recently introduced a Senate resolution designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month. The resolution recognizes the rich history and culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawaiâi. âHawaiian cultural traditions and values are an essential part of what makes Hawaiâi special,” said Schatz. “Hawaiian History Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the culture, history and contributions of the Native Hawaiian community
UPDATE: Police report Highway 11 open to all traffic near 111-mile marker | Big Island Now (opens the original)
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Update at 2:39 p.m. Sept. 30: Hawaiâi Police Department reports MÄmalahoa Highway (Highway 11) is open to all traffic. Police thank the public for its cooperation. Original post at 1:12 p.m. Sept. 30: Hawaiâi Police Department advises motorists to AVOID MÄmalahoa Highway (Highway 11) near the 111-mile marker because of a traffic collision. The highway will be closed for at least the next 2 hours between Ånouli Road and NÄpÅÊ»opoÊ»o Road.
Flags ordered lowered to honor life, service of former lawmaker Patricia Saiki | Big Island Now (opens the original)
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Hawaiâi Gov. Josh Green ordered the United States flag and HawaiÊ»i state flag be lowered at sunrise Oct. 2 and flown at half-staff at the HawaiÊ»i Capitol, all state offices and agencies as well as all HawaiÊ»i National Guard facilities in honor of former state lawmaker, U.S. Small Business Administration administrator and U.S. Rep. Patricia Saiki. She died Sept. 30 at the age of 96 years old. Flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5. Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican
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