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Senators Urge Credit Agencies to Protect Federal Workers Affected by Shutdown
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of seven senators in calling on three credit reporting agencies to protect federal employees and contractors.
Sen. Hirono Helps to Ensure Workers Hurt by Shutdown Receive Checks
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono urged the passage of legislation that would secure back pay for federal contractor employees impacted by the government shutdown.
UH Law School Earns A+ for Diversity
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s William S. Richardson School of Law has earned an A+ for 2019 from ‘National Jurist’ magazine.
Progress Report Released for Hawai‘i Interagency Biosecurity Plan
The Hawai‘i Invasive Species Council has released the January 2019 Progress Report for the Hawai‘i Interagency Biosecurity Plan (HIBP).
‘Hawaii Five-0’ & ‘Magnum PI’ Open Casting Call
The team behind “Pirates Of The Caribbean” and “Kong: Skull Island” are hosting an open casting call for “Hawai‘i Five-0” and “Magnum PI.”
HPD Arrests 28 Motorists for DUI Violations
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Jan. 21 through 27, 2019.
Josephine Miranda Wanted by Hawai‘i Police
The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Josephine Miranda, 28, who is known to frequent the Waikoloa area.
Rep. Gabbard Urges Passage of Equal Rights Amendment
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard urges passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to guarantee legal gender equality for women and men under the U.S. Constitution.
Hawai‘i House Adopts New Workplace Harrassment Policy
The House of Representatives adopted by resolution the House Administrative and Financial Manual for the Thirtieth Legislature 2019-2020.
High Surf Advisory Issued for E-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the east-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Kohala to Puna on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at 3:56 p.m..
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Resumes Normal Operations
With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park resumed normal operations on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Sens. Urge OPM to Expedite Back Pay for Federal Workers
In a bipartisan letter to Margaret M. Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Sens. urged to expediate back pay for workers.
Mayor Kim Forms Task Force to Eliminate Traffic Deaths
Mayor Harry Kim will issue a proclamation on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, to announce the formation of a Vision Zero Task Force aimed at eliminating traffic deaths.
Pāhoa Pool to Reopen, Feb. 6
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports that the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at 9 a.m.
Rep. Case Appointed to Natural Resources Committee
Rep. Ed Case has received a second key committee appointment—to the House Committee on Natural Resources on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
High Wind Warning Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Warning for Big Island Summits, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019.
Kaiser Awards $188,500 in Statewide Grants
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i reported the recipients of $188,500 in community benefit grant funding on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Drop From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.07/g Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019.
VIDEO: Kīlauea Overflight Shows New Road to PGV
Videographer Mick Kalber released a video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone on Hawai‘i Island on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Animal Control Activites Scheduled in Palila Habitat
DOFAW will be conducting animal control activities in February.
