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New Hawai‘i Judges Sworn In
Keith Hiraoka was sworn in as associate judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals and Summer Kupau-Odo was sworn in as judge of the District Court of the First Circuit.
REPORT: Climate Change to Cost Hawai‘i $19 Billion
In Hawaiʻi, the value of all structures and land expected to be flooded by 2100 amounts to more than $19 billion statewide.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.7-M Alaska Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake has occurred on the Kenai Penisula in Alaska at 7:39 am. The earthquake had a reported magnitude of 7.0.
RECALL: Hawai‘i Tahini Products Could be Contaminated
Hawai‘i is one of three states that have reported infections from tahini products recently.
HELCO Updates Electric Vehicle Strategic Roadmap
Hawaiian Electric Companies are releasing an expanded update of the Electrification of Transportation Strategic Roadmap.
Emergency Siren Test Set for Nov. 29 at Pohoiki
A siren test will be conductedc at Pohoiki Beach Park on Thursday, Nov. 29, from noon to 1 p.m.
Mayor Kim Receives Homeland Heroes Award
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has been selected for a prestigious Homeland Heroes award for his ongoing efforts to keep the people of Hawai‘i County safe.
Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship Program Accepting Apps
The Live Más Scholarship program supports post-secondary education for students aged 16 to 24 who may not necessarily fit into the typical scholarship categories.
Legislators Demand Back Pay for Veterans
Legislators are demanding that the VA pay back the estimated 360,000 veterans impacted by the errors.
3 Hawai‘i Island Schools Make Finals in National STEM Contest
Three Hawai‘i Island schools are among the nation’s 250 state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
New Matson Vessel Arrives in Honolulu
Matson welcomed the first of four new ships being built for Matson that will be introduced in its Hawai‘i service over the next two years on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Nov. 21–28
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Nov. 21 and 28, 2018.
State Climate Commission Supports Carbon Fee Program Legislation
The commission supports mechanisms to reduce overall vehicle miles as well as converting all remaining vehicle-based ground transportation to renewable, zero-emission fuels and technologies.
Sen. Hirono Votes to End US Support for Saudi-Led Yemen War
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) voted to advance a resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
HPD Identifies Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has identified the man shot and killed in the officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Board Assesses Proposal to Rename Fissure 8
On Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, the Hawaiʻi Board of Geographic Names (HBGN) held a meeting on Oʻahu about a proposal to name Fissure 8.
Data Science Program at UH Hilo Helps Solve Real-Life Problems
Students in the computer lab at UH Hilo are applying data science to recordings of an endangered Hawaiian bird and hope to create tools for conservation and more.
UPDATE: UNITE HERE Local 5 Approves ‘Historic’ Contract
UNITE HERE Local 5 members voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, to ratify a historic contract for 2,700 workers at five Maui and Waikīkī hotels.
Health Equity and Accountability Act Introduced
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) introduced S.3660, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2018 on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018.
HPD Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Puna
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, around 5:15 p.m. in Puna.
