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Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Project’s Third Phase Begins
Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation reports the start of construction for the third phase of the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood project.
HPD Charges Hilo Man for Various Drug Offenses
The Hawai‘i Police Department has charged a 39-year-old Hilo man for various drug offenses.
Hawai‘i House Passes 169 Bills on 3rd Reading
As the 2019 Legislative Session nears its crossover deadline this week, the House of Representatives has passed nearly 500 bills.
Attorney Generals Challenge New Title X Restrictions
21 State Attorneys General on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Title X “Gag Rule.”
VIDEO: DOH to Open Registry for Out-of-State Medical Cannabis Patients
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is going to open registry for out-of-state medical cannabis patients and begin new electronic registration cards.
Leilani Estate Resident Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge
John Hubbard entered a guilty plea for some of the charges stemming from the incident on Monday, March 4, 2019.
HPD Arrests 24 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb. 25, through March 3, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Law School Dean to Retire, Will Continue Teaching
The dean of the William S. Richardson School of Law has announced his retirement after 16 years in the leadership position on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus.
IRS Warns Resident About Phone Scams
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams.
Legislation Introduced to Tax Wall Street, Address Economic Inequality
Legislation introduced on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, to create a new progressive tax on financial transactions that would generate billions in revenue.
Legislation Introduced to Combat Veterans Suicide Crisis
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, Richard Blumenthal, John Boozman, Dan Sullivan, and Sherrod Brown, introduced the bipartisan Reach Every Veteran in Crisis Act.
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 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019.
PTA Training Advisory for March 2019
U.S. Army units from O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island (Hawai‘i Army National Guard), are scheduled to conduct numerous types of training here during the month of March.
Mayor Kim to Participate in Discussion on Future of Maunakea
Mayor Harry Kim has been invited by the William S. Richardson School of Law to participate in a panel discussion regarding the Future of Management on Maunakea.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
Price Comparison Made on Interisland Flights
With Southwest Airlines’ reporting the opening of ticket sales on Monday, March 4, 2019, we put together a few price comparisons on a few of the new Hawai‘i routes.
IRS Kicks Off Annual List of Most Prevalent Tax Scams
The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers of the ongoing threat of internet phishing scams that lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
Senators Lead Call to Pass Supplemental Disaster Relief
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) led nine other senators in urging the bipartisan leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Hawai‘i State Hospital Administrator Plans to Leave Post
Dr. Bruce Anderson, state health director, reports that William May, who joined the Hawai‘i State Hospital in July 2014, will leave his post in early May.
Restriping Work on Māmalahoa Highway Rescheduled
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Traffic Division has rescheduled restriping work on Māmalahoa Highway.
