News
Update on Big Island Dairy Cow Rescue
It’s been three weeks since the Hawai‘i Lava Flow Animal Rescue Network (HLFARN) removed 61 calves from the shuttering Big Island Dairy.
HPD Locates Wanted Man
The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that they have located 26-year-old William Sullivan.
‘Project Footprint’ Rewards Carbon-Reducing Activities
Hawaiian Electric Companies’ new Project Footprint initiative rewards customers for reducing their carbon footprint.
Thousands Attend 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival
Thousands attended the 26th Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival for a day of history, culture and entertainment.
Ho‘okawowo Scholarships Encourage Hawaiian Culture-Based Teaching
The Hoʻokawowo Scholarship for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing careers in pre K-12 Hawaiian culture-based education.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Drop From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.07/g Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019.
UPDATE: Emergency Water Restriction Cancelled
Due to an electrical outage affecting the Department of Water Supply’s Makapala well, an emergency water restriction has been issued for the Makapala area.
Rat Lungworm Support Group Continues Meetings
Hilo Medical Center and Puna Community Medical Center are continuing community meetings with the Rat Lungworm (RLW) Support Group.
Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 3, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituaries for the week of Feb. 3, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Traffic Signal Energizing, Testing & Activation
The Department of Public Works reports the energizing and functionality testing of the new traffic signals at the Kawailani/Iwalani Street intersection.
Hawaiian Language Takes Center Stage at United Nations
President Maria Espinosa of the General Assembly of the United Nations held a High-Level Meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.
Waimea Town Meeting Will Focus on Post-High School Education
More than 30 years ago, North and West Hawai‘i residents started asking the University of Hawai‘i and
State Legislature to make post-high school education accessible and affordable.
Volunteers Work to Improve Chiefess Kapi‘olani Elementary School
Volunteers, community organizations, parents, students, teachers, staff and community volunteers worked to improve Chiefess Kapi‘olani Elementary School.
Public Invited to Open House on Spaceport in East Hawai‘i
Public comments will be accepted as part of an Environmental Assessment for the proposed facility.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Feb. 2–8
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Saturday through Friday, Feb. 2 through 8, 2019.
February Military Training at PTA
U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force units home-based on O‘ahu, are scheduled to conduct numerous types of training at Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA).
Hilo Attorneys Honored for Providing Free Consultations
Hilo Attorneys were recognized during the Self-Help Center Recognition Awards on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Rep. Case Selects Key Assignments
Rep. Ed Case this week followed up on his appointment to the House Committee on Natural
Resources with selection of assignments to three subcommittees critical to Hawai‘i.
County Introduces Self-Service Kiosk to Renew Vehicle Registration
Hawai‘i County’s Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division offices will introduce a self-service kiosk at the Hilo Safeway store.
Applicants Wanted for State Campaign Spending Commission
The Judicial Council is looking for applicants to fill two upcoming vacancies on the State of Hawai‘i Campaign Spending Commission.
