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FTA Approves HART Rail Project Plan
HART received approval on the plan from the FTA in order to receive the remaining $744 million of the $1.55 billion the federal government has committed…
SEMINAR: Protect Yourself From Financial Scams
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union will present a free seminar to help the community learn about the various financial schemes.
Q&A Meeting to Explore Lloyd’s of London Class Action Litigation Settlement
Attorney Jeffrey E. Foster will hold a free town hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, about the recently announced Lloyd’s of London class action settlement in New Jersey.
UPDATES: Tropical Storm Akoni 800 Miles SE of Hawai‘i
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and the depression may become a tropical storm on Friday.
Rep. Gabbard Accepting App Challenge Submissions
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is accepting submissions from Hawai‘i middle and high school students for the 2019 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide app competition.
UPDATE: Trump to Defund Hawai‘i Military Projects
The projects in Hawai‘i the administration intends to defund are part of a larger move by the White House to divert $3.6 billion in already-appropriate funds.
Work Planned on Ali‘i Drive in Keauhou Area
Motorists can expect a little extra traffic at the intersection of Ali‘i Drive and the Keauhou Shopping Center entrance on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.
UH Gets Naval Reserve Training Corps Program
A Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program will be established at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Man Wanted in Connection With Abuse Case
The Hawai’i Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Irvin Tysen Agres of Hilo.
Couple Charged With Break-In, Theft
A four-month investigation into a break-in and stolen truck has concluded in the arrest of a Honokaʻa couple, according to the Hawai‘i Police Department press.
Teams Hit Ravines in Search for Lost Hiker
Hawai‘i County Search and Rescue continue to look for missing 27-year-old Kyle Brittain, who was last seen early on the morning of Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.
Secondary TMT Site Offers Problems of its Own
With TMT’s main location on Maunakea, the subject of much protest, the secondary location for the project is now being looked at with serious consideration.
HPD Arrests 20 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Aug. 26 through Sept. 1, 2019, the Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Line Work Impacting Traffic on Ali‘i Drive
Traffic is moving slower than usual on Ali‘i Drive, as crews are conducting line work throughout the course of Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
Pro Athletes to Testify About Effects of Climate Change on Sports
“The Fight to Save Winter: Pro Athletes for Climate Action” will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 5:30 a.m. HST.
Last Phase of Hawai‘i Tax System Modernization Project Completed
DOTAX will add cigarette/tobacco, fuel and liquor taxes to the new system, completing the configurations needed to administer all Hawaiʻi taxes.
FOUND: Roxanne Reeves, 16, Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 16-year-old Roxanne Reeves of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing.
Hawaiian Homes Will Remove Structure Near Kipuka Pu‘u Huluhulu
“Following a posted Noticed To Vacate, DHHL will remove the structure as soon as resources become available.”
Massive Tree Planting Project Aims to Make Hawai‘i Carbon Neutral
Carbon Neutrality Challenge project aims to make Hawaiʻi the first carbon-neutral state in the US.
