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HDOT Restriping Update for Route 130
The striping will add a permanent Pāhoa-bound lane to Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road between Shower Drive and Kaloli Drive and is expected to be completed in late August.
Senate Democrats Urge Mnuchin Not to Cut Capital Gains Taxes
In their letter, the Senators argued that cutting the capital gains taxes for the wealthy would defy longstanding Treasury Department and Justice Department policies.
Speaker Saiki Named President-Elect of NCSL
The bipartisan organization serves the nation’s 7,383 state lawmakers and more than 20,000 legislative staff at the annual Legislative Summit in Nashville, Tenn.
Supporters Join Live, Worldwide Jam for Maunakea
Mauna Kea protectors are using social media to bring people across the world together in song, creating a moment where everyone can join in paying tribute.
Gov. Ige Names New Director of Budget & Finance
Gov. David Ige has appointed Neal Miyahira as director of the Department of Budget and Finance.
Senators Send Letter to EPA on Chlorpyrifos
In the letter, the senators ask the EPA to reverse its decision and place a ban on chlorpyrifos immediately in the interest of protecting public health.
UH West Oʻahu Expands Programs For All Islands
With the new degree programs, the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media and the Bachelor of Science in Natural Science, UH West Oʻahu will have eight degree programs paired with concentrations in 43 disciplines.
Puna District Crime Report: July 2019
The HPD’s Puna Community Police responded to 17 assaults, 28 burglaries, 62 thefts, 15 vehicle break-ins, 17 vehicle thefts and two robberies.
Gov. Ige Extends Homelessness Disaster Emergency
The emergency proclamation helps accelerate the completion of housing projects for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness.
DOH to Hold Stop Flu at School Program
DOH will hold flu vaccination clinics in 185 public schools statewide from Oct. 14 through Nov. 27, 2019
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Big Island
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 10:15 p.m. if heavy rain persists.
Student Energy Summit Set For November
Themed Revolution 20/20: Past, Present, Future, this year’s summit is open for registration.
Military Convoy and Training Advisory August 2019
Units training at PTA this month: US Marines based at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, US Army Combat Aviation Brigade from Wheeler Army Airfield in Wahiawa, and Hawai‘i Island Police Department.
NHCH Awards Scholarships to Local Nursing Students
The Peggy Dineen-Orsini Scholarship, funded by private donors, is in memory of Peggy Dineen-Orsini, who was a registered nurse at North Hawai’i Community Hospital from 1996 to 2004.
BBB Warns Companies About IT Scam
Individual businesses have reported to BBB that they’ve lost tens of thousands to an IT company based in China.
Flash Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
FLOOD ADVISORY FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND UNTIL 4:15 PM HST.
DPW Issues Restriping Notice for Hilo
The work area will be coned off starting at 6:30 a.m. and work will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to a DPW press release.
Two Family Members Charged in Murder of 6-Year-Old
At about 4:20 p.m. on Halloween, Kona patrol officers responded to a call at the Kailua Fire Station involving a 6-year-old boy, who had been transported there unconscious by a family member.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
At 11:14 a.m. HST, radar indicated nearly stationary heavy showers near Upolu Point and Pololū Valley. Rain was falling at a rate of one to two inches per hour.
