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Schatz Fights for Military Pay During Government Shutdown
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has called on Republicans to join Democrats in passing the Pay Our Military Act.
Study: Average Hawaiʻi Smoker Spends $2 Million Over Lifetime
Hawaii ranks among top states in nation with highest financial costs for smokers.
Pāhoa Ranked No. 5 in Nation for Cheap Snowbird Vacation Rentals
Pāhoa was named among the 25 Most Affordable Snowbird Destinations for 2018.
USPS Prices Increase Sunday, Jan. 21
The United States Postal Service announces that a pricing change will take effect on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018.
Roy Catalani Appointed as HDOT Deputy Director of Administration
Hawai‘i Gov. David Y. Ige announced the appointment of Roy Catalani to serve as deputy director of the Administration Division within the HDOT.
10th Annual Operation Kohola Guardian
In ongoing support of Operation Kohola Guardian, Coast Guard crews conducted patrols off Maui Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
Hawai‘i Launches Ocean Resources Management Plan Dashboard
The launch of the Hawai‘i Ocean Resources Management Plan (ORMP) Dashboard was announced by the Office of Planning’s Coastal Zone Management Program.
2017 Saw Big Surge in Solar Installations
Hawaiian Electric Companies’ reports that more than 100 megawatts of solar were installed across the service territories in 2017.
2018 Nahelehele Dryland Forest Symposium set for Feb. 9
The event will highlight dryland forest ecology and restoration efforts in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Walmart Wellness Day, Jan. 20
All Hawai‘i Walmart stores will be hosting the first Walmart Wellness Day event of the year on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rep. Gabbard Announces Legislation to Save Net Neutrality
Hawai‘i Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and a coalition of more than 80 Members of Congress will introduce legislation to block the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to unravel net neutrality.
Employers Beware of Form W-2 Scam
The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry are urging all employers to educate their payroll personnel about a Form W-2 phishing scam.
Cardiology Clinic Relocating to NHCH
The North Hawai‘i Health & Wellness Cardiology Clinic, located at Hale Ola Pono, will be relocating to the Lucy Henriques Medical Center building at North Hawai’i Community Hospital.
28th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards
Big Island residents won first and second place awards in five categories as Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry honored the best-of-the-best of its employees.
Kealakehe High Student Selected for United States Senate Youth Program
(USSYP) announces that high school students Mr. Sean Patrick Beattie Callahan and Ms. Maya Kiana Gee will join Sen. Brian Schatz and Sen. Mazie Hirono in representing Hawai‘i.
HEI Sponsors 2018 MATHCOUNTS State Competitions
A $10,000 grant was awarded to the Hawai‘i Society of Professional Engineers Educational Foundation (HSPEEF) from the HEI Charitable Foundation.
Council Member Introduces Amendment Regarding Hawai‘i County Salaries
Councilmember introduces charter amendment that would give the public more time to comment on Salary Commission’s proposed pay raises for top county officials.
Hawai‘i to Receive $770,000 to Protect & Enhance Watersheds
The Hawaii Watershed Initiative supports projects that move forward the state’s goal of protecting 30% of Hawai‘i’s highest priority watershed forests by 2030.
Hilo Attorneys Recognized for Assisting 1,000 People in 2017
Attorneys were recognized during the Hilo Self-Help Center Recognition Awards on Monday.
As Federal Tax Rate Falls, So Could Electric Bills
Hawaiian Electric Companies announced that 460,000 customers could see lower electric bills as a result of the federal corporate income tax cut.
