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Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Feb. 2–8
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Saturday through Friday, Feb. 2 through 8, 2019.
February Military Training at PTA
U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force units home-based on O‘ahu, are scheduled to conduct numerous types of training at Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA).
Hilo Attorneys Honored for Providing Free Consultations
Hilo Attorneys were recognized during the Self-Help Center Recognition Awards on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Rep. Case Selects Key Assignments
Rep. Ed Case this week followed up on his appointment to the House Committee on Natural
Resources with selection of assignments to three subcommittees critical to Hawai‘i.
County Introduces Self-Service Kiosk to Renew Vehicle Registration
Hawai‘i County’s Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division offices will introduce a self-service kiosk at the Hilo Safeway store.
Applicants Wanted for State Campaign Spending Commission
The Judicial Council is looking for applicants to fill two upcoming vacancies on the State of Hawai‘i Campaign Spending Commission.
UPDATE: Ho‘okena Beach Park Now Open
Parks and Recreation is informing the public that Ho‘okena Beach Park will be closed until further notice due to emergency water line repairs.
Legislators Host Hawaiian Caucus Week at State Capitol
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Native Hawaiian Caucus Co-Chairs, Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole and Rep. Daniel Holt are sponsoring Hawaiian Caucus Week.
Senators Propose $100 Billion Investment to Rebuild & Repair Schools
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined colleagues to unveil new legislation aimed at improving school infrastructure in the United States.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Workers Ratify Union Contract
UNITE HERE Local 5 members who work at Waikoloa Beach Marriott voted overwhelmingly to ratify a union contract that covers over 250 workers.
HPD Searching for Fugitive Wanted on Numerous Charges
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of a fugitive wanted for numerous charges.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Feb. 1–3
Temporary road and lane closures from Friday to Sunday, Feb. 1 to 3, 2019.
6.6-M Quake Shakes Mexico, No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck Mexico.
Lawmakers Focus on Toughening DUI Laws
Hawai‘i lawmakers were shocked by the tragic traffic incident in Kakaʻako this week that took the lives of three innocent victims and injured several more.
Hawai‘i House Committee Passes Bill to Increase Minimum Wage
The House Committee on Labor & Public Employment on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, passed HB1191 HD1 to increase Hawai‘i’s minimum wage.
UH Professor Helps Build China’s First Global Health Curriculum
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Professor Yuanan Lu is working to help Chinese universities meet this demand for a highly-trained public health workforce.
Sponsors Sought for Summer Food Service Program
SFSP is seeking sponsor organizations on all islands to help provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer months.
UH Board of Regents Defers Action on Proposed Tuition Schedule
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents (BOR) deferred action on the proposed tuition schedule on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.
Former Kaua‘i Police Chief Hit by Car While Riding Bike on Big Island
Former Kaua‘i County Police Chief Darryl Perry was hit by a car while riding a bike near the intersection of Kipimana Street and Highway 11.
HPD Mission to Lower People Injured or Killed Due to Impaired Driving
The Hawaiʻi Police Department wants to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Campaign of “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” during Super Bowl weekend.
