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Law School Dean to Retire, Will Continue Teaching
The dean of the William S. Richardson School of Law has announced his retirement after 16 years in the leadership position on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus.
IRS Warns Resident About Phone Scams
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams.
Legislation Introduced to Tax Wall Street, Address Economic Inequality
Legislation introduced on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, to create a new progressive tax on financial transactions that would generate billions in revenue.
Legislation Introduced to Combat Veterans Suicide Crisis
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, Richard Blumenthal, John Boozman, Dan Sullivan, and Sherrod Brown, introduced the bipartisan Reach Every Veteran in Crisis Act.
High Surf Advisory Issued for E-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019.
PTA Training Advisory for March 2019
U.S. Army units from O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island (Hawai‘i Army National Guard), are scheduled to conduct numerous types of training here during the month of March.
Mayor Kim to Participate in Discussion on Future of Maunakea
Mayor Harry Kim has been invited by the William S. Richardson School of Law to participate in a panel discussion regarding the Future of Management on Maunakea.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
Price Comparison Made on Interisland Flights
With Southwest Airlines’ reporting the opening of ticket sales on Monday, March 4, 2019, we put together a few price comparisons on a few of the new Hawai‘i routes.
IRS Kicks Off Annual List of Most Prevalent Tax Scams
The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers of the ongoing threat of internet phishing scams that lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
Senators Lead Call to Pass Supplemental Disaster Relief
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) led nine other senators in urging the bipartisan leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Hawai‘i State Hospital Administrator Plans to Leave Post
Dr. Bruce Anderson, state health director, reports that William May, who joined the Hawai‘i State Hospital in July 2014, will leave his post in early May.
Restriping Work on Māmalahoa Highway Rescheduled
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Traffic Division has rescheduled restriping work on Māmalahoa Highway.
$95K Awarded in Gender Identity Discrimination Case
The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission reported that it issued a final decision and order in in a housing discrimination case on Nov. 30, 2018, that occred on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
PGV Plans to Power Up By End of 2019
The 38-megawatt plant was taken offline and evacuated when the volcano began erupting on May 3, 2018.
Retailers Sued for Selling Coffee Under ‘Kona’ Name
Kona coffee farmers are suing Amazon, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Kroger and others for violating federal law by selling coffee under the name “Kona.”
Southwest Starts Ticket Sales for Hawai‘i Flights
Southwest Airlines began ticket sales for Hawai‘i destinations on March 4, 2019.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service has issued a Small Craft Advisory for the Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Maunakea Observatories Launches Equity Challenge on International Women’s Day
Hawai’i Island community leaders gathered on March 1 with women scientists, engineers and administrators of the Maunakea Observatories.
Creatives Invited to Attend Storytelling Ideation Program
The Creative Lab Hawai‘i Weekend Ideation Program is on June 1 and 2 in Honolulu.
