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Sen. Hirono Addresses Deferred Maintenance at Schools of Agriculture
Sen. Hirono sent a bipartisan letter to to request $50 million in funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
UPDATE: Water Main Break Closes Kohala High & Elementary Schools
The Department of Water Supply reports a water outage in North Kohala due to water main break.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 10:45 p.m.
De Silva Elementary Principal Named 2019 NDP Honoree
HEMSAA named Principal Dennis O’Brien, from Ernest Bowen De Silva Elementary on the Big Island, a National Distinguished Principal honoree.
Big Island Blood Drives Announced for May
Many celebrations take place in May—Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and graduation ceremonies.
Public Urged to Participate on Proposed Maunakea Rules
Public invited to provide feedback on the latest draft of the proposed administrative rules to govern public and commercial activities on Maunakea.
USS Cheyenne Returns From Deployment
The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) returned from a deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, on Friday, April 26, 2019.
ACLU HAWAI‘I: Bail Bills a Start, But More Work Needed
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (ACLU) reviewed the final versions of HB 1552 and SB 192.
Hawaiʻi Ranks 3rd in U.S. for Post-Grads with Most Debt
Hawaiʻi ranks 3rd in the nation with graduates owing an average balance of $196,610.
Legislature Passes Landmark Bail Reform Bill
To address overcrowded jails and bring equity to our system of bail, on Friday, April 26, 2019, House and Senate conferees passed HB 1552 HD2 SD2 CD1.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: April 27–May 3
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Obituary Notices: Week of April 28, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of April 28, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
UPDATE 2: No Tsunami Expected From 4.2-M Kīlauea Rift Zone Quake
This earthquake is part of the continuing adjustments beneath the south flank of Kīlauea following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that occurred on May 4, 2018.
Procession to Commemorate King Kamehameha I Passing
Kahu Kealoha Ka‘opua and Kauhane Heloca will lead a procession of chanters and Royal Societies on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, starting at 5 a.m.
HPD Investigating Murder at Whittington Beach Park in Nāʻālehu
On Friday, April 26, 2019, at about 3:40 p.m., Kaʻū patrol officers responded to a reported stabbing at Whittington Beach Park in Nāʻālehu.
Raise Up Hawai‘i Comments on Deferment of Minimum Wage Increase
Raise Up Hawai‘i is “deeply disappointed” that the Legislature failed to increase the minimum wage this year, an April 27, press release from the coalition stated.
Hawai‘i Chamber of Commerce Comments on Deferment of Minimum Wage Increase
Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i President and CEO Sherry Menor-McNamara released a statement regarding the Hawai‘i Legislature’s decision not to raise the minimum wage.
HPD: Ford F-150 Pickup Stolen in Honoka‘a
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help with information about a burglary that occurred on Ohelo Street in Honokaʻa on April 20, 2019.
Hawai‘i County Seeking Applicants for Boards, Commissions
The County of Hawai‘i is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in various boards and commissions.
Major Funding Appropriated for Puna & Ka‘ū CIPs
Sen. Russell Ruderman reported in a Friday, April 26, 2019, Facebook post, that major funding had been earmarked for the Puna and Ka‘ū Districts.
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