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Speaker Saiki Delivers Remarks at 1st 2019 Legislative Session
Hawai‘i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki delivered opening day remarks at the 2019 Legislative Session on Jan. 16, 2019.
Gov. Ige Appoints Ag & DBEDT Leaders
Gov. David Ige has appointed a new chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and a new director at the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Documentary Chronicles Importance of Hawai‘i’s Native Forests
Forests for Life, a comprehensive, one-hour documentary that chronicles the life-giving importance of Hawai‘i’s native forests, is set to debut on Jan. 18.
Kea‘au Man Dies Following Single-Vehicle Crash
A 30-year-old Keaʻau man died following a single-vehicle collision on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Captain Cook on Highway 11, just south of the 99-mile marker.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Jan. 12–18
Temporary lane closures are scheduled Saturday through Friday, Jan. 12 through 18, 2019.
Kohala High Advances to VEX VRC World Championships
Kohala High Schools Na Paniolo Team 2460A and Highlands Intermediate Team 394A were named the Tournament Champions
Gov. Ige Makes More Appointments
Gov. David Ige made several appointments and re-appointments on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, all subject to Senate confirmation.
Women’s Legislative Caucus Elects Leaders for 2019
The bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus (WLC) elected its co-conveners for 2019.
OPEN Government Data Act Signed Into Law
The Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act was signed into law by President Trump on Monday, Jan.14, 2019.
UHH College of Natural & Health Sciences Releases Dean’s List
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences has released its Dean’s List recipients for Fall 2018:
Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park to Close for Repairs
Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park will close from Jan. 22 to Feb. 7, 2019, for water line repairs.
30th Biennial Hawai‘i State Legislature to Convene Jan. 16
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives and Senate will convene the 30th Biennial Hawai‘i State Legislature at the State Capitol building on Jan. 16.
Rep. Gabbard Calls for End to Government Shutdown
In recognition of the 25th day of the longest government shutdown in American history, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard called for an end to the government shutdown.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.8-M Vanuatu Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake has occurred near Vanuatu at 8:16 a.m. on Jan. 15, 2019.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Census Question Decision
Sen. Brian Schatz responsed to a federal judge’s decision to strike down the Trump Administration’s plan to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 Census.
Descendants of Kona Filling Ranger Duties During Shutdown
Lineal descendants of the South Kona District stood voluntary post at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Park on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.
Restrictions Lifted at Kona Community Hospital
Visitor restrictions have been lifted at Kona Community Hospital (KCH) as infection prevention protocols have been modified effective Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Puna Aerial Turtle Reconnaissance Survey Released
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund (HWF) learned that reports were being made of large numbers of sea turtles that had been stranded or trapped as a result of the eruption.
Gov. Ige Makes Department of Transportation Appointments
Gov. David Ige and Department of Transportation Director Jade Butay made the following appointments on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
