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Hawai‘i government research shows Hawaiʻi Island youth are experiencing difficulties in school, according to a Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island release.

The Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center and others created a statement in light of the recent TMT protests and arrests atop Mauna Kea and delivered it to Gov. David Ige.

Reports of drug and alcohol use in the protest zone, high-running emotions, as well as the spread of rumors and a crowd of roughly 1,000 protestors Friday that is expected to swell over the weekend warrant concern.

Today’s crowd atop Maunakea was estimated at between 800 and 1200. There have been no arrests or injuries today.

“I urge Gov. Ige to withdraw the emergency declaration, delay any new construction, and bring leaders together from both sides in the spirit of aloha to hoʻoponopono and determine the best path forward.”

Claims circulated Friday, July 19, 2019, that the state government has approved the use of excessive force in dealings with protestors of the Thirty Meter Telescope, which has been given the go-ahead to begin construction atop Maunakea.

The Associated Students of the University of Hawai’i reiterated its opposition to the current construction of the TMT atop Mauna a Wākea on Hawai‘i Island.

A Democratic delegation to the southern border to investigate will inspect and evaluate conditions at facilities at the Ursula RGV Centralized Processing Center.

“Yesterday, law enforcement showed great restraint. Anyone that characterized it yesterday as a failure is just simply wrong.”

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

As new and innovative opportunities in the clean energy, infrastructure and technology sectors continue to grow, the Good Jobs for 21st Century Energy Act would provide tax credits to businesses and industries who adhere to pro-worker standards of living such as high-quality benefits, living wages and apprenticeship opportunities.

Kamehameha Schools released a message to its staff and the media on July 17, 2019.

They are not in any way affiliated with the Hawai‘i National Guard or the Thirty Meter Telescope project.

District 5 Councilmember Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder expressed concerns about the impact of Gov. David Ige’s July 17, 2019, Emergency Proclamation.

Officials confirmed the emergency proclamation issued by Gov. David Ige was a direct response to people and cars shutting down the highway.

The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources has distributed photos and a video of the Mauna Kea Access Road and Daniel K. Inouye intersection.

U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) has gained full approval from the U.S. House of Representatives for his floor amendment to the national intelligence authorization act to ensure civil liberties of American citizens, with a special emphasis on Chinese Americans.

Due to staff shortages, the Waiea Transfer Station and the Kealakehe Transfer Station Greenwaste Site closed at 8 a.m. today, Thursday, July 18, 2019.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will allow qualifying patients to renew their medical cannabis certification cards for as long to two years.

During the week of July 8 through 14, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.