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Reps. Gabbard & Young Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Marijuana Reform
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Don Young (AK-AL) introduced two bipartisan marijuana bills on Thurday, March 7, 2019.
Entangled Humpback Whale Freed of Gear Off Maui
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, an entangled subadult humpback whale was freed of gear by a team of trained responders off Makena Beach, Maui.
Soil Contamination Issues at 18 Schools on Hawai‘i Island
Agencies are implementing tailored environmental hazard management plans at 18 schools on the east side of the Big Island.
HVNP: March Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports the following upcoming flight plans for March.
Kealakehe Green Waste Site Closed Due to Staff Shortage
Due to staff shortages, the Kealakehe Transfer Station Green Waste Site was closed at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Census Bureau Looking to Hire for 2020 Decennial Count
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for employees to count people on the Island of Hawai‘i for the 2020 Decennial Census count.
Honoka‘a Rodeo Arena to Reopen March 11
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will reopen the Honoka‘a Rodeo Arena on March 11, 2019, at 1 p.m., following a blessing ceremony.
HPD Charges Hilo Man With Various Drug Offenses
Jeffrey Leopoldino was charged with second-degree Promoting a Dangerous Drug, third-degree Promoting a Detrimental Drug…
Kona Community Hospital Cancer Center Launches New Linear Accelerator
The Kona Community Hospital Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Clinic celebrated the installation of a new Elekta InfinityTM Linear Accelerator.
HPD Locates Wanted Man, Searches for Two Others
The Hawai‘i Police Department has located a man wanted for questioning in a stolen vehicle investigation.
High Surf Advisory Issued for E-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Maui and the Big Island until 6 a.m.
Hawai‘i House Passes Elections, Ethics Reform Bills
The Hawai‘i House Leadership and Representatives gathered to discuss a package of more than a dozen bills passed out of the House this session.
Hawai‘i on Target to Beat 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal
Rising sea levels and other effects of climate change are threats to the health and environment of the Hawaiian islands.
New Tsunami Evidence Found Along One of Earth’s Largest Faults
Recent geological studies of a key section of the Aleutian Island chain of Alaska suggest Aleutian tsunamis may occur more frequently than previously understood.
Legislation Introduced to End Student Loan Debt Crisis
Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) led a group of 42 members of Congress in reintroducing the Debt-Free College Act.
No Tsunami Threat From 6.6-M Kermadic Quake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 has occurred south of the Kermadic Islands in the South Pacific.
High Surf Advisory Issued for E-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Pace University Students Coming to Hawai‘i to Film Documentary
Students from Pace University will be visiting Hawai‘i to conduct interviews and capture footage for their upcoming documentary, Living on the Edge in Paradise.
Military Convoys Scheduled for March
Military units are scheduled to conduct vehicle convoy movements between Kawaihae and Pōhakuloa Training Area.
Attorney Generals Urging Support of TRACED Act
Hawai‘i Attorney General Clare E. Connors urged the U.S. Senate to enact the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act.
