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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.
Waiea Transfer Station Closed
Due to a staff shortage, the Waiea Transfer Station closed at 8 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019.
DAY 8: State Stands By Assertions of Drug, Alcohol Use on Mauna Kea
“Law enforcement officers did observe beer and smell marijuana last week, which was the basis of the governor’s statement,” said DLNR Senior Communications Manager Dan Dennison.
Businesses Close in Solidarity with TMT Protesters
The business is among a list that are responding to a call for hospitality industry employees statewide to stand in a peaceful boycott.
Peace For Okinawa Coalition Condemns Governor’s Actions
The Peace For Okinawa Coalition condemned the governor’s course of action in the letter and a press release, asserting they are not representative of Okinawan values.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island SE Waters.
Company Closes Zipline Tours Monday
Skyline Eco-Adventures announced in a press release that it will close all zipline tours across the state for Monday, July 21, 2019.
DAY 7: State Says Weather Could Pose Threat on Mauna Kea
The greatest present concern, according to Chief Redulla, centered around a small chance that lightning and thunderstorms may materialize on Mauna Kea…
Kaupakuea Homestead Road Reduced to One Lane Traffic on July 22, 23
A soils investigation for the Makea Stream Bridge requires reducing Kaupakuea Homestead Road to one lane of traffic on July 22 and 23, 2019.
UH Study Highlights Problematic Drug Prices
The study has found an effective drug treatment for chronic heart failure may price out many senior citizens with a standard Medicare Part D drug plan.
Sen. Schatz Says Border Conditions ‘Inhumane’
Sen. Schatz toured southern border facilities in McAllen, Texas, with a 13-member Senate Democratic delegation.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island SE Waters.
DAY 6: TMT-Protestor Standoff
About 1,400 protestors gathered at the Saddle Road-Mauna Kea Access Road intersection today.
STUDY: Hawaiʻi No. 2 in Nation for Cost of Road Construction
Hawaiʻi is among the states with the highest construction costs per mile: $25,000.
House Hawaiian Caucus: Rescind Emergency Proclamation
“We urge Gov. Ige to reflect on current events and move forward with empathy, respect and righteousness.”
Senate Hawaiian Caucus: ‘We Stand With The People’
The Hawai‘i State Senate Hawaiian Caucus released the following statement regarding the demonstrations related to the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea.
PHOTOS: TMT-Protector Standoff
Photographer Gerald Besson has captured the essence of the TMT-Mauna Protector standoff in this photo gallery.
VIDEO: Hawai‘i Island DOCARE Chief on Front Line of Maunakea-TMT Conflict
Lino Kamakau, a 33-year veteran of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is on the front lines on Mauna Kea Access Road on Hawai‘i Island.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through Sunday
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY, JULY 21
