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Forest Kindergarten in Kona Takes Classroom into Nature
Kona Pacific Public Charter School’s Forest Kindergarten is the first of its kind in Hawai‘i.
What’s Stopping Improvements on Banyan Drive?
By using Banyan Drive lease funds for themselves rather than back into the properties, the DNLR is hurting themselves in the long run.
Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Set for August
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events will be held on Aug. 3 and 10, 2019, between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at new locations:
Laupahoehoe Pool to Close for Maintenance
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will close Laupahoehoe Pool from Monday, July 29, to Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, for maintenance.
Small Craft Advisory Continues Through Sunday
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
UPDATE: Hawai‘i May Be Impacted by Future Erick
The forecast cone through Thursday places the center of Erick, if he forms, more than 400 miles away from Hawai‘i.
South Point Drowning Victim Identified
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the body recovered from the ocean on July 15, 2019, near South Point in Ka‘ū.
DWS: Immediate Water Conservation Request for South Kohala
The Department of Water Supply has issued an immediate water conservation request for the South Kohala area until further notice.
Equipment Transport from Puako to Pāhoa to Cause Traffic Delays, July 27
Equipment to restore Highway 132 in lower Puna will be transported across Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Saturday morning, July 27, 2019.
Hawai‘i Ant Lab Extension Office Opens in West Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Ant Lab has hired Kiyoshi Adachi, a new extension agent in West Hawai‘i.
Ke‘ei Transfer Station Closes
The Ke‘ei Transfer Station Green Waste Collection storage is at capacity and closed at noon Friday, July 26, 2019.
Regents Meeting on Maunakea Rules Set for Aug. 30
The UH Board of Regents will take up the latest draft of the proposed administrative rules on Aug. 30.
New Law Requires Businesses to Redeem Gift Cards Under $5 for Cash
Act 236 requires a certificate issuer to redeem the remaining value of a gift certificate or gift card for cash if it has a balance left of less than $5.
Senators Introduce Disaster Recovery Reform Legislation
Sens. Brian Schatz and Todd Young introduced new legislation to help communities plan for and recover from major disasters.
Sen. Schatz Calls for End to Mistreatment at Border
The senators want all women, men and children in the custody of the United States government to be treated humanely.
Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Wreck
At roughly 2:09 p.m. Thursday, a park employee reported a single vehicle accident on the Hilo-bound lane at mile marker 35 on Highway 11 in the Ka‘u Desert area of the park.
IDEA Act Would Close Patent Rights Gap for Women, Minorities
The IDEA Act is designed to help close the gap faced by women, minorities and others when it comes to procuring patent rights in the United States.
Scheduled Weekend Lane Closures: July 26–28
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for the weekend.
New, More Stringent Hawai‘i DUI Law Already Making Impact
Since the bill took effect in July, at least four repeat DUI offenders have been arrested and face long prison sentences and other penalties under the new legislation.
OHA Board Calls on Governor to Rescind Emergency Proclamation for Mauna Kea
The OHA Board approved a resolution that both calls for the governor to rescind the proclamation, as well as authorizes the OHA administration to advocate for the rights, safety and well-being of Native Hawaiian protectors and provide related-assistance as appropriate.
