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Community Day of Healing Set for Kea‘au Shipman Park
The event will promote community health and wellness for those affected by the Kīlauea eruption.
Local Advocates Rally at Hawai‘i Capitol for Early Childhood Day
Leaders in early childhood, parents and advocates gathered at the Capitol in support of Early Childhood Day and bills that make childcare, early learning and paid family leave accessible and affordable.
Senators Urge DOE to Help Argosy University Students
Argosy University-Hawai‘i, which has campuses in Hilo, Honolulu and Wailuku, will shut down today, March 8, 2019.
Small Craft & Wind Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Small Craft and Wind Advisories are in effect through the weekend.
Kahoa Street to Close for Tree Trimming Work
The County of Hawai‘i Highway Maintenance Division will be doing tree trimming work on Kahoa Street from the area just past Honoli‘i Beach Park to Pauka‘a.
HPPA & Partners Receive Honorable Mention at Trade Show
HPPA and their national park partners, have won an Honorable Mention Award in the Outstanding Public Engagement category.
High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect
The High Surf Advisory remains in effect until Friday, March 8, 2019, at 6 p.m.
HPD Warning Public About Mailbox Tampering in Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning the public about mailbox tampering taking place in the Kukuau, Hoku Street and Wainaku areas of Hilo.
Little Fire Ants Confirmed in 2nd O‘ahu Neighborhood
Little fire ants (LFA) have been confirmed in a second Windward O‘ahu neighborhood.
Adjustments Made to Mamane Street in Honoka‘a
In late January, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) began a project to enhance pedestrian safety on Mamane Street/Honoka‘a-Waipio Road (Route 240).
Hawai‘i House Passes Bill to Decriminalize Limited Cannabis Possession
The House of Representatives passed HB1383 HD2, which decriminalizes the possession of three or less grams of cannabis and instead establishes a fine of $200.
Puna District Crime Report: February 2019
The Puna Community Police responded to 26 burglaries, 42 thefts, 26 vehicle break-ins and 16 assaults in the Puna District in February 2019.
Hawai‘i Infrastructure Receives D+ Grade From Civil Engineers
The inaugural Report Card for Hawai‘i’s Infrastructure was released by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Hawai‘i Section Thurdsy, March 7, 2019.
Reps. Gabbard & Young Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Marijuana Reform
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Don Young (AK-AL) introduced two bipartisan marijuana bills on Thurday, March 7, 2019.
Entangled Humpback Whale Freed of Gear Off Maui
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, an entangled subadult humpback whale was freed of gear by a team of trained responders off Makena Beach, Maui.
Soil Contamination Issues at 18 Schools on Hawai‘i Island
Agencies are implementing tailored environmental hazard management plans at 18 schools on the east side of the Big Island.
HVNP: March Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports the following upcoming flight plans for March.
Kealakehe Green Waste Site Closed Due to Staff Shortage
Due to staff shortages, the Kealakehe Transfer Station Green Waste Site was closed at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Census Bureau Looking to Hire for 2020 Decennial Count
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for employees to count people on the Island of Hawai‘i for the 2020 Decennial Census count.
Honoka‘a Rodeo Arena to Reopen March 11
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will reopen the Honoka‘a Rodeo Arena on March 11, 2019, at 1 p.m., following a blessing ceremony.
