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Early Childhood State Plan Launched
Gov. David Ige and state leaders launched the first-ever Hawai‘i Early Childhood State Plan 2019–2024.
Big Island Chefs Battle It Out for Top Honors
On Jan. 27, 2019, three of the Big Island’s up-and-coming chefs gave it all they had when Gertrude’s Jazz Bar in Kona hosted Chef Battle Hawaii.
STUDY: Are Hawaiian Corals Adjusting to Warmer Temperatures?
A team of researchers conducted a study of coral resiliency that showed some corals are better able to tolerate heat than similar corals tested in the 1970s.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Resumes Normal Operations
With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park resumed normal operations on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Pāhoa Pool to Reopen, Feb. 6
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports that the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at 9 a.m.
VIDEO: Kīlauea Overflight Shows New Road to PGV
Videographer Mick Kalber released a video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone on Hawai‘i Island on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
3 North Kohala Suspects Arrested for Drugs, Weapons
Three North Kohala residents were arrested and charged with a variety of narcotics and weapons offenses.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Trump’s Deal to End Shutdown
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement after the announcement that a deal has been reached to end the Trump shutdown.
UPDATE: Water Conservation Notice Cancelled
The Department of Water Supply’s (DWS) Papa‘ikou Well is offline as of Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Big Island TSA Agents Continue to Work With No Pay
During this longest shutdown in US history, many government employees will not receive their second paycheck—including Big Island TSA agents.
OHA: ‘There is No Place for Violence in Our Community’
OHA released a statement in response to a press conference today, called by Native Hawaiian leaders regarding the events that occurred at OHA’s office last week.
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs ‘Stands in Solidarity’ with OHA
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs declare that they stand in support of and in solidarity with their community members at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Native Hawaiian Leaders Condemn OHA Attack
A prominent group of leaders in the Native Hawaiian community are calling for a greater level of accountability in relation to the events that unfolded at OHA.
Town Hall Meeting Held for Update on Lloyd’s Litigation
Nearly 40 to 50 Leilani Estates residents attended a town hall meeting in response to the latest developments in the Lloyd’s of London litigation with Puna homeowners.
Coral Reefs in West Hawai‘i Showing Signs of Recovery
Coral reefs in West Hawai‘i are stabilizing and poised to recover, according to scientists from The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
Gov. Ige: ‘State of the State of Hawai‘i is Sound’
Gov. David Ige delivered his vision for the future of Hawai‘i during his State of the State address to the 30th State Legislature Joint Session on Jan. 22.
Two Pāhoa Residents Charged in Drug Bust
Hawaiʻi police recovered a large cache of illegal narcotics during the execution of a search warrant at a Pāhoa residence.
11 More Puna Homeowners Sue Lloyd’s of London
Howard Konanui Sr. is one of 11 Lloyd’s of London policyholders who joined dozens of others in lawsuits against Lloyd’s and its affiliates.
Sen. Kahele to Run for 2nd Congressional District
Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele announced his plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for her congressional seat.
‘Peter Boy’s’ Mother Dies of Natural Causes
The mother of “Peter Boy” Kema died Wednesday night, Jan. 16, 2019.
