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Flag Order Issued in Tribute to President Bush
The United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff for 30 days in honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush.
Hū Honua Bioenergy Releases Statement on Wastewater Discharge
Hū Honua President Warren Lee issued a statement regarding an unauthorized, inadvertent wastewater discharge that occurred on Nov. 9, 2018.
Gov. Ige Signs 5th Emergency Proclamation for Big Island Eruption
Gov. David Ige signed a fifth supplementary emergency proclamation relating to the volcanic activity and lava flows in the Puna District of Hawai‘i County.
IRS to Delay Removal of AEDs from Honolulu Office
The IRS suspended its plan to remove AEDs from offices with less than 100 employees pending a reevaluation of the removal plan.
2019 Calendar Showcases Hawai‘i State Capitol
The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the formal opening of the Hawai‘i State Capitol.
A Trip Down Hurricane Lane 2018
Hawai‘i’s 2018 hurricane season, officially ending today, Nov. 30, was among the most active—and destructive—in years.
DOH: Hū Honua Bioenergy Violated Water Pollution Laws
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch is pursuing an environmental enforcement action against the Hū Honua Bioenergy facility in Pepe‘ekeo.
New Hawai‘i Judges Sworn In
Keith Hiraoka was sworn in as associate judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals and Summer Kupau-Odo was sworn in as judge of the District Court of the First Circuit.
REPORT: Climate Change to Cost Hawai‘i $19 Billion
In Hawaiʻi, the value of all structures and land expected to be flooded by 2100 amounts to more than $19 billion statewide.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.7-M Alaska Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake has occurred on the Kenai Penisula in Alaska at 7:39 am. The earthquake had a reported magnitude of 7.0.
RECALL: Hawai‘i Tahini Products Could be Contaminated
Hawai‘i is one of three states that have reported infections from tahini products recently.
HELCO Updates Electric Vehicle Strategic Roadmap
Hawaiian Electric Companies are releasing an expanded update of the Electrification of Transportation Strategic Roadmap.
Emergency Siren Test Set for Nov. 29 at Pohoiki
A siren test will be conductedc at Pohoiki Beach Park on Thursday, Nov. 29, from noon to 1 p.m.
Mayor Kim Receives Homeland Heroes Award
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has been selected for a prestigious Homeland Heroes award for his ongoing efforts to keep the people of Hawai‘i County safe.
Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship Program Accepting Apps
The Live Más Scholarship program supports post-secondary education for students aged 16 to 24 who may not necessarily fit into the typical scholarship categories.
Legislators Demand Back Pay for Veterans
Legislators are demanding that the VA pay back the estimated 360,000 veterans impacted by the errors.
3 Hawai‘i Island Schools Make Finals in National STEM Contest
Three Hawai‘i Island schools are among the nation’s 250 state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
New Matson Vessel Arrives in Honolulu
Matson welcomed the first of four new ships being built for Matson that will be introduced in its Hawai‘i service over the next two years on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Nov. 21–28
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Nov. 21 and 28, 2018.
State Climate Commission Supports Carbon Fee Program Legislation
The commission supports mechanisms to reduce overall vehicle miles as well as converting all remaining vehicle-based ground transportation to renewable, zero-emission fuels and technologies.
