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UH Hilo Awards Study Abroad Scholarship to Sophomore
UH Hilo reports that Nanea Thomas, a sophomore environmental science major at the university, has been awarded the Audrey S. Furukawa (ASF) Study Abroad Scholarship.
NHCH Announces New Doctor at Women’s Center
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital reports that Dr. Mark Villarin has joined the Women’s Center at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital.
Update on Hawaiian Airlines Travel Waivers for Hurricane Lane
Hawaiian Airlines reports that effective immediately, guests holding tickets for travel on certain Hawaiian Airlines will be permitted the following waivers.
FAA Awards $24.1 Million in Grants to Hawai‘i Airports
HDOT reports that the FAA will award $616.9 million in airport infrastructure grants for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding, nationwide.
Interisland Terminal Roadwork Scheduled at HNL
HDOT Airports Division reports that the onramp from Aolele Street to the second level of the Inter Island Terminal will be closing on Aug. 28 and Sept. 14, 2018.
Post-Hurricane Reminder on Disposing Debris
Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division would like to remind all island residents of the available options for disposing of rubbish and debris.
State Reports Economy Continues to Expand Slowly in 2018
Economic growth is expected to continue at 1.5 percent for 2018, revised from 1.9 percent.
Report: Hawai‘i’s Community Colleges Among Best in Nation
Hawai‘i ranked No. 15 in the nation for states with the best community college systems.
UPDATES: Big Island Business, Parks, Courts, Libraries, Post Offices, Schools Begin to Reopen
Reopening updates will be added throughout the day.
Hele-On Bus Services Limited Saturday
The County of Hawai‘i reports that on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, Hele-On bus services will operate on a limited schedule.
ASB Resuming Normal Branch Hours
American Savings Bank (ASB) branches statewide will resume normal business hours starting Saturday, Aug. 25, including branches offering weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday.
USPS Hurricane Lane Adjustments for Saturday
The U.S. Postal Service reports the following Hurricane Lane-related adjustments to its operations for Saturday, Aug. 25:
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Cancelation Updates
Hawaiian Airlines and ‘Ohana by Hawaiian flight cancelations, as of 4 p.m. The airline is re-accommodating guests impacted by cancelations on other flights.
Hawai‘i Gas Update on Hurricane Lane
Hawai‘i Gas has been busy the past few days making sure Hawai‘i’s first responders have an adequate supply of gas throughout Hurricane Lane.
Solid Waste Facilities to Resume Normal Operations
After two days of closure due to Hurricane Lane, solid waste facilities will resume normal operations starting on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018.
Keauhou Shopping Center Closes for Hurricane Lane
The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning for the island of Hawai‘i.
USPS: No Mail Delivery Friday, Post Offices Closed
In anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Lane, the U.S. Postal Service reports the following adjustments to its operations for Friday, Aug. 24:
Hawai‘i Electric Light Business Offices Will Remain Closed on Aug. 24
Hawai‘i Electric Light’s Customer Service and Engineering offices will remain closed to walk-in customers, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.
Hawaiian Airlines Extends Hurricane Lane Travel Waivers
Hawaiian Airlines codeshare* flights departing to/from/within/via the State of Hawai‘i , from Aug. 21, 2018 through Aug. 28, 2018 will be permitted the following waivers.
‘Ohana By Hawaiian Flights Cancelled Due to Severe Weather
The following ‘Ohana by Hawaiian flights have been cancelled Thursday, August 23, 2018, due to severe weather:
