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Sen. Hirono Leads Letter Warning of Scientific Data Suppression Within USGS
Senators sent a letter to the USGS director to express concern that the USGS will only utilize models that project the effects of climate change through 2040.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Maunakea Protectors Block Access Road
Eight Maunakea kia‘i (protectors) have chained themselves to the cattle guard on Mauna Kea Access Road in the early morning hours of Monday, July 15.
OHA Reiterates Demand for Safe TMT Protest Area
OHA reiterated its demand that the state immediately hold all construction relating to the TMT until it provides and recognizes a safe place for Native Hawaiians and others to peacefully assemble and protest.
VIDEO: State Has ‘No Intention to Intervene’ in Lawful TMT Protests
A DLNR spokesperson said the governor respects the right to peaceful protest.
STUDY: Hawai‘i 3rd Lowest for Obesity in Nation
Hawai‘i has the third lowest obesity rate in the country and people tend to get more exercise than the majority of other states.
VIDEO: Hawaiian Groups Unite to Protect Maunakea
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I, HULI, Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge-UH Mānoa, Hui Aloha ʻĀina, Mauna Kea Anaina Hou, Mauna Kea Hui and Nā Wahine ʻĀpapalani pledge to protect all people gathered peacefully at Pu‘uhonua O Puʻuhuluhulu.
Military Convoy & Training Schedule Set for July
The convoys planned for July include the Hawai‘i National Guard traveling to Pōhakuloa Training Area for annual training and returning upon completion.
County to Introduce Goats to Hilo Park for Grazing
The goats will be enclosed in a fenced area near the Hilo Bayfront soccer fields beginning July 16.
High Surf Warning in Effect for South-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island through Monday.
Search for Missing Swimmer to Continue This Morning
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the report of a missing male swimmer off Green Sands Beach in Ka‘ū 13 on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
PHOTOS: TMT Resistance Holding Space at Base of Maunakea Access Road
Over 150 Maunakea kiaʻi (protectors) set up camp at Puʻu Huluhulu at the base of the Maunakea Access Road.
Traffic Signal Light Work in Hilo Set for July 14
The traffic signal controller cabinet at the intersection of Kamehameha Avenue, and Manono and Lihiwai Streets (Suisan Bridge) in Hilo will be replaced on July 14.
OHA Demands Halt of TMT Construction
The OHA chair and trustee called on Gov. David Ige to halt TMT construction activities to avoid harm to Native Hawaiians and others until steps are taken to ensure public safety.
NDAA Amendments by Rep. Case Approved by U.S. House
The amendments call for a review of civilian aircraft access to U.S. military airspace and two reports on the Indo-Pacific region to address illegal activity and foreign military expansion.
Survey Explores Airplane Cell Phone Etiquette
About one in 15 people don’t turn their phones off or to airplane mode when asked by flight attendants.
New Partnership to Feed Hungry Youth Over Summer
Fewer than one in 11 children get free summer food, according to a new report.
New Strategy to Fight ROD Wins ‘Ōhi‘a Challenge Prize
Dr. Ryan Perroy of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo has an innovative new strategy using drones and remote sensing devices to detect Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death.
Study: Hawai‘i Has Among Lowest Student Loan Debt in US
The collective debt for student loans continues to grow in the U.S.
UPDATE: High Surf Advisory in Effect for South-Facing Big Island Shores
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Upolo Point in North Kohala to South Point in Ka‘ū to Cape Kumukahi in Puna.
ACLU Hawaii Sends Recommendations to Officials Regarding TMT Protestors
The ACLU of Hawaii sent a letter to local law enforcement officials, the Hawai‘i DLNR and the attorney general in anticipation of the likely protests likely to occur atop Maunakea.
