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Hawai‘i DOT Reminds Drives to ‘Move Over’
In recognition of Police Week, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has issued a public service announcement on Hawai‘i’s Move Over law on May 15, 2019.
Legislation Passed Expanding Care for Troops Exposed to Agent Orange
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She is an original cosponsor of the bill.
PUC Requires Public Hearing on HELCO-PGV Rebuild Agreement
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company filed a letter on March 8, notifying the Hawai‘i PUC of its rebuild agreement with Puna Geothermal Venture.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Police Week’s Peace Officers Memorial Day
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff.
HPD Arrests 27 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 6, 2019, through May 12, 2019, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
History Students Need Help Telling WWII Silent Hero Stories
Public schools will participate this Memorial Day in the telling of untold stories of American service members buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
To improve system reliability, Hawai‘i Electric Light will conduct quarterly aerial inspections of its major overhead transmission lines.
Hawai‘i to Receive More Than $18M for High-Speed Rural Broadband
The FCC announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, that Hawaiian Telcom will receive $18.1 million over 10 years to expand high-speed broadband access.
North Hawai’i Community Hospital to Unveil Specialty Clinic at Open House
A new clinic for orthopedic and general surgery services, including a new interior and onsite x-ray, will be unveiled at North Hawai’i Community Hospital’s new Specialty Clinic open house on May 16.
High Surf Advisory Cancelled
Surf has dropped below advisory levels early this morning, therefore, the High Surf Advisory for south-facing shores of all islands has been cancelled.
Nearly $67M in Federal Disaster Relief Funding Coming to Hawai‘i
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that Hawai‘i will receive $66.9 million in new federal disaster relief funding.
BIPC Awards 5 Scholarships to Students
The Big Island Press Club awarded scholarships totaling $4,600 to five students on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Officer Kaliloa & Others Honored During Police Week Ceremonies
Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira offered these thoughts at the Police Week Memorial Service.
High Surf Advisory Issued for All Islands
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for south facing shores of all islands on Monday, May 13, at 3:27 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Military Convoy & Training Advisory May 14
Military units are scheduled to conduct vehicle convoy movements on May 14, 2019, between 10 and 11 a.m. from Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae.
Big Island Gas Prices Up Slightly
The average price for regular gas in Hilo is $3.738 for regular on Monday, May 13, 2019.
UH Faculty Members Awarded Regent’s Medal
UH reports that fifteen faculty members from across the state have been selected as recipients of the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching.
Hawai‘i Joins Effort to Set State Appliance Efficiency Standards
State lawmakers passed a bill this session to establish state appliance energy efficiency standards that go beyond federal requirements.
HPD Arrests Pāhoa Man for Promotion of a Dangerous Drug
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, officers arrested Samuel Keohokapu of Pāhoa for promotion of a dangerous drug in the third degree.
