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Day 9: Gov. Ige Hands Operations Over to Mayor Kim
The mayor assumes the mantle of negotiations as more discussion has emerged surrounding the cost of law enforcement’s presence on Mauna Kea.
Brush Fire Closes Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises the public to avoid Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway, also known as Route 19, just south of Puako Beach Drive (72 mile post).
Gov. Ige Reaches Out to Mayor Kim to Coordinate Peaceful Resolution
Gov. David Ige will reach out to Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim, asking him to coordinate efforts to peacefully resolve the TMT protests on Maunakea.
Public, Charter School Data Possibly Compromised
Graduation Alliance, a vendor contracted by UH for Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education, reported that the HIDOE student data used on the My Future Hawai‘i website could have been exposed to unauthorized access.
HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of July 15 through 21, 2019.
Māmalahoa Highway in Waimea One-Lane Traffic, July 23–26
Motorists in Waimea are advised to drive with caution along Māmalahoa Highway from Mana Road to downtown Waimea.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures Through July 26
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled through Friday, July 26, 2019.
Transit Meeting Set for Pāhoa
The meeting, which will discuss possible locations for a transit hub in the area, is located at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility at 15-3022 Kauhale St. in Pāhoa.
PHOTOS: More Officials Call for End to Emergency Proclamation
“The emergency declaration violates the aloha spirit that binds our society through care, compassion and a commitment to the common good.”
County Offers Surveys for Input on Kīlauea Recovery
The initiative includes three surveys to collect community input, which will shape both near- and long-term recovery efforts on Hawaiʻi Island, with a particular focus on the Puna District.
DKI Highway Open for Travel, State Urges Caution
In the past week, HDOT has placed electronic message boards in both directions asking motorists on DKI Highway to reduce their speed for safety.
Waiea Transfer Station Closed
Due to a staff shortage, the Waiea Transfer Station closed at 8 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019.
DAY 8: State Stands By Assertions of Drug, Alcohol Use on Mauna Kea
“Law enforcement officers did observe beer and smell marijuana last week, which was the basis of the governor’s statement,” said DLNR Senior Communications Manager Dan Dennison.
Businesses Close in Solidarity with TMT Protesters
The business is among a list that are responding to a call for hospitality industry employees statewide to stand in a peaceful boycott.
Peace For Okinawa Coalition Condemns Governor’s Actions
The Peace For Okinawa Coalition condemned the governor’s course of action in the letter and a press release, asserting they are not representative of Okinawan values.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island SE Waters.
Company Closes Zipline Tours Monday
Skyline Eco-Adventures announced in a press release that it will close all zipline tours across the state for Monday, July 21, 2019.
DAY 7: State Says Weather Could Pose Threat on Mauna Kea
The greatest present concern, according to Chief Redulla, centered around a small chance that lightning and thunderstorms may materialize on Mauna Kea…
Kaupakuea Homestead Road Reduced to One Lane Traffic on July 22, 23
A soils investigation for the Makea Stream Bridge requires reducing Kaupakuea Homestead Road to one lane of traffic on July 22 and 23, 2019.
