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HFD Responds to Drowning Incident in Kea‘au
The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) and rescue personnel responded to a call at the end of Ala Heiau Road in Hawaiian Paradise Park around 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
Councilmember Ruggles to Host Another Community Meeting
Councilmember Jen Ruggles is holding another community meeting.
Keith Hiraoka Nominated to Serve on Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov. David Ige has nominated Judge Keith K. Hiraoka, 59, to serve on the Intermediate Court Appeals on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
Placards Required to Enter Leilani Estates
Placards will be required to enter Leilani Estates for residents and authorized personnel.
Pāhoa Village Streetlights to be Upgraded
The Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be upgrading the L.E.D. streetlights on Pāhoa Village Road.
HVNP: Mauna Loa Road & Trail to Reopen Oct. 8
Mauna Loa Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will fully reopen to vehicles on Monday, Oct. 8.
Senators Urge IRS to Reconsider Plan to Remove Lifesaving Devices
Sen. Brian Schatz & Sen. Mazie K. Hirono urged the new Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Charles Rettig to reconsider the IRS’ plan to remove AEDs.
DOE: Updates to Student Misconduct & Discipline Code Approved for Public Hearing
HIDOE will ask for the publics feedback on updates the Department is proposing to strengthen its student misconduct and discipline code.
HPD Searches for UH Hilo Sexual Assault Suspect
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male in connection with a sexual assault reported to have occurred at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of a fugitive wanted for outstanding arrest warrants.
Boeing 747 ‘Al Sakhir’ Brings Royalty to Big Island
The Boeing 747-4F6 A9C-HAK “Al Sakhir,” as seen at the Hilo International Airport (ITO) on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.
Supreme Court Affirms Parental Obligations Under Marriage Equality Act
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled that same-sex spouses must be treated as the presumed parents of children born during their marriage, just as opposite-sex spouses are.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 5–7
HDOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday to Sunday, Oct. 5 to 7, 2018.
Parent & Children’s Groups Back Constitutional Amendment
A coalition of parents, children’s and community groups spoke in favor of a constitutional amendment on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.
HVNP Flight Plans for October
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced the following flight plans for October.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closure: Oct 6–12
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Rep. Gabbard Calls on Congress to Pass READI Act
The READI) Act would expand access to emergency alerts on mobile phones, televisions and radios by eliminating the option to opt-out of emergency alerts.
Military Training & Convoy Advisory, Oct. 2018
Army & Marine Corps units from O‘ahu are scheduled to conduct various types of training here in October that will require equipment be convoyed to PTA.
Senate Passes Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis
The U.S. Senate passed sweeping legislation to address the nation’s opioid crisis on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
‘Solve for Tomorrow Contest’ Seeking Hawai‘i Entries
Last year, Kalani High School in Honolulu was named state winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
