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Sen. Schatz Nominates Two Big Island Students to U.S Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced the names of 44 Hawai‘i students nominated to attend one of our nation’s service academies.
Rep. Gabbard Nominates Two Big Island Students to U.S Service Academies
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced her nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies for classes entering summer 2018.
Hawai‘i DOH Streamlines TB Testing Requirements
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will begin instituting new TB screening procedures beginning March 19, 2018.
ACLU Hawai‘i ‘Disappointed’ by DOE Title IX Response
The ACLU of Hawai‘i is disappointed by the response the State of Hawai’i DOE provided on March 13 to its Feb. 9 demand letter relating to Title IX violations.
Legislators Support Bill to Strengthen School Safety
The STOP School Violence Act would increase federal funding for schools in Hawai’i and across the country to strengthen school violence prevention measures.
Rooster Farmers Flock to Council Meeting, Bill Dies
Hawai’i County Council Bill 112, Relating to Rooster Farms, was heard at the Hawai’i County Building on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Reps Propose Bill to Increase Neighbor Islands’ Share of TAT
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives Finance Committee will hear a proposed House amendment to Senate Bill 648 SD1 HD1 to increase the amounts of the Transient Accommodations Tax revenues for the Neighbor Islands.
HPD Arrests 31 Motorists for DUI Violations
The HPD reports that during the week of Monday through Sunday, March 5 to 11, 31 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawaiian Airlines Offers Northeast Storm Travel Waiver
Hawaiian Airlines Codeshare flights to/from/via JFK between March 13 and 14 will be permitted a one-time reservation change.
Brewfest Raises $100K for Local Beneficiaries
The 23rd Annual Kona Brewers Festival, also known as the Kona Brew Fest, took place on Saturday, March 10.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Huge Plates of Lava
Huge plates of hardened pahoehoe floated on a river of lava that snaked its way several hundred yards downslope.
16 New Recruits Join Hawai‘i Fire Department
The Hawai‘i Fire Department held commencement exercises for its 45th Fire Fighter Recruit Class on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Hōlualoa Woman Dies Following Three-Vehicle Crash
A 41-year-old Hōlualoa woman died following a three-vehicle crash Monday evening, March 12, 2018, in North Kona near Mile Marker 83 on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway.
Rep. Hanabusa, Colleagues Urge Trump to Impose Sanctions on Russia
Rep. Hanabusa joined 139 of her colleagues on Monday to urge President Trump to impose sanctions against those behind Russia’s attacks on our election system.
Ulupono Initiative Backs Carbon Lighthouse With $3M
In 2016, Carbon Lighthouse began its journey in Hawai‘i when Elemental Excelerator awarded it funding and resources to further develop CLUES.
House of Reps Approves State Budget
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives unanimously approved HB1900, the state budget.
Community Forum: Active Shooter Awareness, Preparedness & Response
Community Forums invites the public Thursday night, March 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. to the West Hawai‘i Civic Center for the lasted community forum.
Ken’s House of Pancakes Closes for Maintenance
Ken’s House of Pancakes—the Hilo restaurant that is famous for being open 24-hours of the day, seven days of the week—is currently closed for maintenance.
Free Prescription Delivery in Honoka‘a
Honoka‘a residents can get prescriptions delivered to their homes free of charge because of a program offered by HMSA and CVS Health (Longs Drugs).
New Management Announces Improvements at Waimea Country Lodge
The owner of the Waimea Country Lodge has announced significant improvements at the 21-room lodge after parting ways with the previous management company.
