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Rep. Gabbard Votes to Pass Bipartisan Background Checks on Gun Purchases
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8) on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.
High Surf Advisory Issued for E-Facing Shores of Big Island
This is a High Surf Advisory for Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.
HPD Arrests Kamuela Man for Burglary
The Hawai‘i Police Department has arrested and charged a 55-year-old Kamuela man with Burglary.
Judiciary Committee Votes to Decriminalize Adult Use of Cannabis
Hawai‘i’s House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee voted to approve, HB1383, a progressive, thoughtful bill that decriminalizes adult use cannabis.
Southwest Airlines Gains Official Authorization for Hawai‘i Flights
The FAA officially authorized Southwest to conduct flights serving Hawai‘i, among other potential routes.
Winter Weather Advisory Cancelled for Big Island Summits
The Winter Weather Advisory for Big Island summits has been cancelled.
Two Big Island Residents Selected as Dole Caregiver Fellows
Ililani Foree of Kamuela and Lori Smith-Starnes of Waikoloa have been selected as military and veteran caregivers to represent the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
UH STUDY: Maunakea Permafrost is Shrinking
Researchers found that there is less permafrost now than when it was first discovered 50 years ago.
WAM Sends Minimum Wage Bill to Senate
The state Legislature moved to raise Hawai‘i’s minimum wage to $15 by 2023.
Rep. Case Votes to Pass Historic Conservation Measure
U.S. Congressman Ed Case voted with a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House to pass what amounts to be the most important conservation effort approved by Congress in at least a decade.
STUDY: Farms Data Shows 60% Improvement in Diabetes Risk
Data collected shows promise that getting a community involved in preventing type 2 diabetes can reduce their disease risk.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Protect Public Lands & Water
Rep. Gabbard voted to pass a public lands package that promotes conservation, outdoor recreation and historic preservation in Hawai‘i and across the country.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, through Wednesday afternoon.
Bicameral Legislation to Expand Child Care & Early Learning Programs
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and others reintroduced the Child Care for Working Families Act.
UH Epidemiologists to Help Develop U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The nutritional health of all Americans is guided by a federal 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
HECO Achieves 27% Renewable Mark Despite Loss of Geothermal Due to Kīlauea
HECO achieved a 27% renewable portfolio standard in 2018, despite the loss of Hawaiʿi Island’s geothermal resource following the Kīlauea volcanic eruption.
Two Big Island Beaches Make TripAdvisor’s Best in US List
Seven of the top 25 beaches are located in the Hawaiian Islands: two on the Big Island, three on Maui, one on Kaua‘i and one on O‘ahu.
IRS: Help for Taxpayers Impacted by Major Reform Changes
With major tax law changes impacting every taxpayer, the IRS has developed an electronic publication and other online resources to help people understand how tax reform affects them.
STUDY: Indigenous Hawai‘i Ag Can Play Major Role Under Climate Change
Researchers focused on Hawaiʻi, where development pressure, rates of food importation and threats to unique native species are among the highest in the world.
Ocean Conservationists Retrieve 1,500+ Pounds of Debris
Sven Lindblad and Kristin Hettermann found a mass of fishing nets, cargo nets, buoys and other plastic trash along the coastline of coastline of Lānaʻi.
