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Legislation Introduced to Rescind Order to Collect Citizenship Status Information
Senators: Federal funds will be restricted If federal agencies turn over citizenship data.
Republicans Supporting Climate Change Action to Testify Before Crisis Committee
The special climate crisis committee will hear from conservatives who are focused on climate action, and learn how they are working to decrease the partisanship surrounding this issue…
HPD Seeks Identities of Burglary Suspects Caught on Camera
Police are asking for the public’s assistance with the identification of two burglary suspects caught on a surveillance camera.
Councilmember Lee Loy Requests Addition of DHHL Road Maintenance to Agenda
Councilmember Susan Lee Loy has requested that the topic of speed humps and other DHHL road improvements be added to the Aug. 6 Public Works and Mass Transit Committee agenda.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) joined House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler in introducing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act.
Lt. Gov. Green Warns Casualties Could Result if TMT Not Resolved
The situation atop Mauna Kea, Lt. Gov. Josh Green said, is unsustainable. And it could result in tragedy.
Water Main Break on Puako Beach Drive
The advisory noted affected members of the public should expect poor service or no service while repairs are underway. The estimated repair time is between six and eight hours.
Council Member to Introduce Resolution for Puna Boat Ramp
The legislation urges the state to convene a working group with the county and fishing community to plan and develop a boat ramp for Puna.
DLNR Releases Names of Arrested Protesters
DOCARE released the names of the 38 individuals arrested after refusing to comply with a lawful order to clear the road on Mauna Kea Access Road on Wednesday.
Day 9: Gov. Ige Hands Operations Over to Mayor Kim
The mayor assumes the mantle of negotiations as more discussion has emerged surrounding the cost of law enforcement’s presence on Mauna Kea.
Brush Fire Closes Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises the public to avoid Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway, also known as Route 19, just south of Puako Beach Drive (72 mile post).
Gov. Ige Reaches Out to Mayor Kim to Coordinate Peaceful Resolution
Gov. David Ige will reach out to Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim, asking him to coordinate efforts to peacefully resolve the TMT protests on Maunakea.
Public, Charter School Data Possibly Compromised
Graduation Alliance, a vendor contracted by UH for Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education, reported that the HIDOE student data used on the My Future Hawai‘i website could have been exposed to unauthorized access.
HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of July 15 through 21, 2019.
Māmalahoa Highway in Waimea One-Lane Traffic, July 23–26
Motorists in Waimea are advised to drive with caution along Māmalahoa Highway from Mana Road to downtown Waimea.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures Through July 26
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled through Friday, July 26, 2019.
Transit Meeting Set for Pāhoa
The meeting, which will discuss possible locations for a transit hub in the area, is located at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility at 15-3022 Kauhale St. in Pāhoa.
PHOTOS: More Officials Call for End to Emergency Proclamation
“The emergency declaration violates the aloha spirit that binds our society through care, compassion and a commitment to the common good.”
County Offers Surveys for Input on Kīlauea Recovery
The initiative includes three surveys to collect community input, which will shape both near- and long-term recovery efforts on Hawaiʻi Island, with a particular focus on the Puna District.
DKI Highway Open for Travel, State Urges Caution
In the past week, HDOT has placed electronic message boards in both directions asking motorists on DKI Highway to reduce their speed for safety.
