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Hirono Co-Introduces Bill to Help Businesses Comply With ADA
The Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act would also fund programs that mediate ADA-related disputes to avoid additional litigation and help individuals and businesses understand the ADA.
HPU Offers Scholarships to Alumni Seeking Master’s Degrees
HPU alumni interested in applying for the Alumni Scholarship must be in a degree-seeking program and starting a new graduate program in fall 2019 or spring 2020.
American Lung Association Pushing Early Detection
Through its LUNG FORCE initiative, the Lung Association raises awareness about lung cancer in both women and men.
Hawai‘i Island Transfer Station Closures
Due to staff shortages, the Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management closed three Hawai‘i Island transfer stations early on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
HPD Arrests 18 Motorists for DUI Violations
Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
UPDATES: Cat 4 Hurricane Erick May Impact Hawai‘i by End of Week
The eye of hurricane became much more distinct in infrared satellite imagery overnight, which indicates that rapid intensification has occurred.
HFD Douses Structure Fire in Hilo
A stove caused the blaze, which was confined to a lower-story kitchen.
Victim of Crash at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Identified
Brown, a professor at Grinnell College, was driving Hilo-bound on Highway 11 in the Kaʻū Desert area of the park just before 2 p.m. last Thursday when his vehicle wrecked near mile marker 35.
Delays Expected as HDOT Installs Traffic Signals on Mauna Kea
Work to install the temporary signals and barriers along DKI Highway will take place Tuesday, July 30, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
More Religious Leaders Sign Statement of Solidarity with Mauna Kea Protectors
More than 200 religious leaders have contributed to a Religious Leaders Statement of Solidarity with Kanaka Maoli Protecting Sacred Mauna Kea as of Monday.
UPDATE: Mauna Kea Negotiations Remain at Standstill After Initial Talks
The only tangible result of the meeting was an agreement to meet again.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Working Group Wins Conservation Award
The working group is made up of nearly 200 individuals representing state, county, federal, university, non-profit organizations, local and private businesses, as well as private citizens.
Hawai‘i Judiciary to Mail Juror Questionnaires in August
The Hawai‘i State Judiciary every year in August mails juror questionnaires at random to a portion of individuals who have a Hawai‘i state driver’s license and/or are registered to vote in the state.
Maunakea Observatories Deny Striking Deal for Access
Maunakea Observatories denied they have struck a deal with activists for ongoing access to telescope facilities, regardless of recent reports to the contrary.
BBB Warns Hawai‘i Residents of Gift Card Scam
The scammer pretends to be a pastor, rabbi, priest, imam or bishop and asks the potential victim to contribute gift cards for a good cause.
Hawai‘i Island Police Seek Theft Suspect
The unidentified female party concealed the clothing on her person while in a dressing room, then left the store without paying and without permission.
Collision in Honoka‘a Leaves Two Seriously Injured
Two people sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 19 in the early morning hours of Monday, July 29, 2019.
UH President Visits Mauna Kea, Protectors
Lassner offered a ho‘okupu of blankets to the kūpuna who continue to block the Mauna Kea Access Road before entering their tent to greet them individually.
