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Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1968 | Volume I, Issue XII
DOE plans ‘community engagement sessions’ for proposed student code changes
KAILUA-KONA — Two meetings will be held during November on Hawaii Island to solicit public feedback on proposed updates to the department’s student misconduct and discipline code and procedures for student complaints about adults.
Farmers, police meet to thwart ag thefts
HILO — In an effort to curb agricultural thefts from Puna-area farms, farmers and police met Friday to discuss how to improve lines of communication.
Stabbing suspect arrested
Hawaii Island Police have charged a 21-year-old Hilo man in connection with a stabbing that occurred at a home on Leilani Street in Hilo in the early evening hours of Oct. 14.
Police searching for Hilo pair
Hawaii Island Police are seeking a Hilo couple wanted on outstanding warrants. Police are looking for Freddie Bacdad, described as 5’07,” 170 pounds, brown eyes and black hair. Stacelynn Aiona is 4’11,” 126 pounds, brown eyes and light brown dyed hair.
DOH declares mumps outbreak over
KAILUA-KONA — Health officials have declared the end of the statewide mumps outbreak that began in 2017.
Stop Flu at School vaccination clinics underway
KAILUA-KONA — The annual Stop Flu at School, a voluntary program administering free flu shots to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, got underway Monday.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies at 65
SEATTLE — Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who invested in conservation, space travel, arts and culture and professional sports, died Monday. He was 65.
Ellis named officer of the month
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee has named officer Bryan Ellis as the Officer of the Month of July.
Man in police custody following reported stabbing in Hilo
KAILUA-KONA — A Hilo man is in police custody and a 39-year-old man remains hospitalized Monday following a reported stabbing Sunday evening in Hilo.