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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Resumes Normal Operations
With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park resumed normal operations on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Sens. Urge OPM to Expedite Back Pay for Federal Workers
In a bipartisan letter to Margaret M. Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Sens. urged to expediate back pay for workers.
Mayor Kim Forms Task Force to Eliminate Traffic Deaths
Mayor Harry Kim will issue a proclamation on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, to announce the formation of a Vision Zero Task Force aimed at eliminating traffic deaths.
Pāhoa Pool to Reopen, Feb. 6
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports that the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at 9 a.m.
Rep. Case Appointed to Natural Resources Committee
Rep. Ed Case has received a second key committee appointment—to the House Committee on Natural Resources on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
High Wind Warning Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Warning for Big Island Summits, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019.
Kaiser Awards $188,500 in Statewide Grants
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i reported the recipients of $188,500 in community benefit grant funding on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Drop From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.07/g Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019.
VIDEO: Kīlauea Overflight Shows New Road to PGV
Videographer Mick Kalber released a video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone on Hawai‘i Island on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Animal Control Activites Scheduled in Palila Habitat
DOFAW will be conducting animal control activities in February.
College of Hawaiian Language Announces Dean’s List
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikolani College of Hawaiian Language announces its Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester.
Wind Advisory Extended for Volcanoes National Park & Lower Puna
The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory for the Volcanoes National Park and Lower Puna through 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019.
Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 27, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituaries for the week of Jan. 27, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
UH Proposes Tuition Cuts & Freezes for Students
The UH administration is proposing a decrease and subsequent freeze in tuition rates at UH’s 10 campuses that would make public higher education in Hawaiʻi even more affordable.
Keiki Caucus Presents ‘Robust’ Legislative Package
The bills range from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, to preventing bullying in schools, to creating and funding a pilot project for safe places for youth.
South Hilo Crime Report: Jan. 18–24
South Hilo Community Police responded to one burglary, five vehicle thefts and two vehicle break-in over the seven-day period from Jan. 18 to 24.
Sen. Schatz Urges Immediate Back Pay for Federal Workers
Sen. Brian Schatz called on the U.S. OPM to immediately provide back pay to the 800,000 federal workers who have gone without pay because of the government shutdown.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Jan. 26–Feb. 1
Temporary lane closures are scheduled Saturday through Friday, Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2019.
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Resumes Ops
With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will resume regular operations at noon on Jan. 26, 2019.
Gov. Ige Comments on Agreement to Reopen Federal Government
Gov. David Ige released a statement regarding the Jan. 25 agreement to reopen federal government:
