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Waimea Tree Trimming on Māmalahoa Highway Postponed
The County of Hawai‘i is canceling tree trimming work scheduled for this week in Waimea along Māmalahoa Highway from Mana Road to downtown Waimea.
Watching Wall Street, Gabbard Introduces Accountability Act
The Wall Street Banker Accountability for Misconduct Act would require senior executives at Wall Street’s biggest banks to defer a portion of their compensation to be held for 10 years to be used to pay penalties for violations occurring on their watch.
State Can Ratchet Up Penalties for DUI Under New Law
Rep. Chris Lee says at least four individuals charged with habitual drunk driving are now subject to increased penalties and lengthier jail time since the new law went into effect July 1, 2019.
Mayor Kim Talks Mauna Kea, New Way Forward
Mayor Kim said his first priority moving forward will be to gather leaders of the kia‘i and the larger Hawaiian community for the first of what he expects will be several meetings to come.
Hawai‘i DOT Continues Support of Maunakea Ops
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation affirmed on July 24, 2019, that it will continue to support the joint operations on Maunakea.
‘The Rock’ Visits Mauna Kea on Day 10 of TMT Protests
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was greeted with lei, chanting and hula performances as he circulated among the protestors atop Mauna Kea early this afternoon.
Technicians Granted Access for Gemini Observatory Repairs
Access assurances from activists were offered in advance through law enforcement and the Office of Maunakea Management, provided the observatory could send its technicians immediately.
Equifax Agrees To Sizable Settlement Over Data Breach
Two years after an Equifax Inc. data breach compromised the private information of over 147 million people, the company has agreed to pay no less than $575 million.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Legislation Introduced to Rescind Order to Collect Citizenship Status Information
Senators: Federal funds will be restricted If federal agencies turn over citizenship data.
Republicans Supporting Climate Change Action to Testify Before Crisis Committee
The special climate crisis committee will hear from conservatives who are focused on climate action, and learn how they are working to decrease the partisanship surrounding this issue…
HPD Seeks Identities of Burglary Suspects Caught on Camera
Police are asking for the public’s assistance with the identification of two burglary suspects caught on a surveillance camera.
Councilmember Lee Loy Requests Addition of DHHL Road Maintenance to Agenda
Councilmember Susan Lee Loy has requested that the topic of speed humps and other DHHL road improvements be added to the Aug. 6 Public Works and Mass Transit Committee agenda.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) joined House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler in introducing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act.
Lt. Gov. Green Warns Casualties Could Result if TMT Not Resolved
The situation atop Mauna Kea, Lt. Gov. Josh Green said, is unsustainable. And it could result in tragedy.
Water Main Break on Puako Beach Drive
The advisory noted affected members of the public should expect poor service or no service while repairs are underway. The estimated repair time is between six and eight hours.
Council Member to Introduce Resolution for Puna Boat Ramp
The legislation urges the state to convene a working group with the county and fishing community to plan and develop a boat ramp for Puna.
DLNR Releases Names of Arrested Protesters
DOCARE released the names of the 38 individuals arrested after refusing to comply with a lawful order to clear the road on Mauna Kea Access Road on Wednesday.
