News
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 25–27
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Uber to Begin Service to Kona & Hilo Airports
Uber plans to begin operations at the following neighbor island airports.
Sen. Schatz: ‘People Are Suffering, We Must Reopen The Government’
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) went to the Senate floor to call for an end to the Trump shutdown on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
UPDATE: Water Conservation Notice Cancelled
The Department of Water Supply’s (DWS) Papa‘ikou Well is offline as of Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Asian Studies Professor Receives National Recognition
Anna Stir, a UH at Mānoa Asian studies associate professor, was selected to receive the 2019 Bernard S. Cohn Book Prize.
Task Force to Eliminate Traffic Deaths on Big Island Roads
Mayor Harry Kim will issue a proclamation to announce the formation of a Vision Zero Task Force aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries on Big Island roads.
Little Fire Ant Infestation Treated in Kaneohe Neighborhood
An infestation of little fire ants (LFA) was reported at a residential neighborhood in Kaneohe and the area was treated on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Big Island TSA Agents Continue to Work With No Pay
During this longest shutdown in US history, many government employees will not receive their second paycheck—including Big Island TSA agents.
Bill Proposes Purchase of Honolulu Federal Jail
A proposal to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center to replace the O‘ahu Community Correctional Center was introduced by State Rep. Gregg Takayama.
OHA: ‘There is No Place for Violence in Our Community’
OHA released a statement in response to a press conference today, called by Native Hawaiian leaders regarding the events that occurred at OHA’s office last week.
Nippon Airways’ Flying Hono to Launch in May
With the launch of the A380 FLYING HONU, ANA plans to double the number of seats connecting Honolulu with Tokyo by 2020.
Aloha United Way: Families Affected by Shutdown Should Call 2-1-1
If there is no resolution for the shutdown, many federal employees, including those in Hawai‘i, will not receive their second paycheck tomorrow.
Shutdown Clips Wings of Southwest Airlines Hawai‘i Service
Although Southwest Airlines intended to start flying to Hawai‘i early this year—including the Big Island—the shutdown has halted those plans.
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs ‘Stands in Solidarity’ with OHA
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs declare that they stand in support of and in solidarity with their community members at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Native Hawaiian Leaders Condemn OHA Attack
A prominent group of leaders in the Native Hawaiian community are calling for a greater level of accountability in relation to the events that unfolded at OHA.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Reopen Government
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass a bipartisan package on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, that would immediately reopen the government and pay federal employees.
Finance Committee Passes Base Budget
The Hawai‘i House Finance Committee passed HB 2 HD1, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Town Hall Meeting Held for Update on Lloyd’s Litigation
Nearly 40 to 50 Leilani Estates residents attended a town hall meeting in response to the latest developments in the Lloyd’s of London litigation with Puna homeowners.
Hawai‘i to Receive $1 Million in Federal Funding for Preschool Programs
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono reports that Hawai‘i will receive nearly $1 million in continued support under the federal Preschool Development Grant program.
House Finance Committee Passes Biennial Budget
HAWAI‘I: Bill is the first step in reforming the way state government spends taxpayer money.
