News
Equipment Transport from Puako to Pāhoa to Cause Traffic Delays, July 27
Equipment to restore Highway 132 in lower Puna will be transported across Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Saturday morning, July 27, 2019.
Hawai‘i Ant Lab Extension Office Opens in West Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Ant Lab has hired Kiyoshi Adachi, a new extension agent in West Hawai‘i.
Ke‘ei Transfer Station Closes
The Ke‘ei Transfer Station Green Waste Collection storage is at capacity and closed at noon Friday, July 26, 2019.
Regents Meeting on Maunakea Rules Set for Aug. 30
The UH Board of Regents will take up the latest draft of the proposed administrative rules on Aug. 30.
New Law Requires Businesses to Redeem Gift Cards Under $5 for Cash
Act 236 requires a certificate issuer to redeem the remaining value of a gift certificate or gift card for cash if it has a balance left of less than $5.
Senators Introduce Disaster Recovery Reform Legislation
Sens. Brian Schatz and Todd Young introduced new legislation to help communities plan for and recover from major disasters.
Sen. Schatz Calls for End to Mistreatment at Border
The senators want all women, men and children in the custody of the United States government to be treated humanely.
Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Wreck
At roughly 2:09 p.m. Thursday, a park employee reported a single vehicle accident on the Hilo-bound lane at mile marker 35 on Highway 11 in the Ka‘u Desert area of the park.
IDEA Act Would Close Patent Rights Gap for Women, Minorities
The IDEA Act is designed to help close the gap faced by women, minorities and others when it comes to procuring patent rights in the United States.
Scheduled Weekend Lane Closures: July 26–28
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for the weekend.
New, More Stringent Hawai‘i DUI Law Already Making Impact
Since the bill took effect in July, at least four repeat DUI offenders have been arrested and face long prison sentences and other penalties under the new legislation.
OHA Board Calls on Governor to Rescind Emergency Proclamation for Mauna Kea
The OHA Board approved a resolution that both calls for the governor to rescind the proclamation, as well as authorizes the OHA administration to advocate for the rights, safety and well-being of Native Hawaiian protectors and provide related-assistance as appropriate.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected areas include the Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island SE Waters.
Mayor Kim Adds Clarity to Role on Mauna Kea, TMT
Mayor Harry Kim expressed his heartfelt wish to get the parties to find common ground and to achieve a peaceful resolution for the sake of all.
HDOT Announces Safe Routes to School Info Workshops
The Hilo workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the state office building, conference rooms B and C located at 75 Aupuni Street in Hilo.
First Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus Formed
Rep. Case said the issues the caucus will focus on include trade and development, security—including defense cooperation and maritime security—and climate change as well as ocean conservation.
Back-to-School Drive for Ulu Wini Youth
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island (BGCBI) and Ulu Wini are hosting a back-to-school drive from 10 am to 1pm on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Kailua-Kona Walmart located at 75-1015 Henry Street.
PROFILE: The Woman Behind ‘A Day Without Hawaiians’
Lori Halemano was the first of three wahine (woman) to be arrested on Mauna Kea during the first Thirty Meter Telescope standoff on June 24, 2015.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill to Energize Hemp Industry
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced the Hemp for Victory Act, which lays the foundation for the emerging hemp industry.
Hirono to U.S.-Mexico Border to Inspect Facilities
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Tim Kaine will travel to Texas on Friday to inspect the conditions at border facilities and hear from migrants who have been detained.
