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Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters until 6 p.m. Saturday.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Juliette to Become Remnant by Sunday
Juliette is moving toward the WNW near 13 mph and is forecast to turn westward on Saturday, and it should continue moving westward through early next week.
Sen. Inouye Says TMT Protest ‘Destructive, Lawless’
Sen. Inouye didn’t mince words on the topic of TMT and Maunakea. She chastised her colleagues, calling protestors’ actions “destructive” and “lawless.”
Small Craft Advisory
Areas Affected: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Upped Traffic Enforcement on Maunakea
Police assigned to the TMT protestor encampment on Mauna Kea Access Road continue increased traffic enforcement efforts on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
DAY 6: Volunteers Needed in Search for Kyle Brittain
Kyle’s father, Steve Brittain, a long-time Hawai‘i County resident, is asking for volunteers to help bring Kyle home.
HTA Public Survey to Inform Five-Year Plan
An HTA stakeholder group successfully lobbied to reopen a public survey, extending the response deadline to Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.
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.
