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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.
Congress Passes Measures to Support Aviation Workforce & Rural Air Service
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono voted for the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which passed the Senate 93-6 on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
EPA: Kamehameha Schools to Conduct Cesspool Audit
EPA reaches landmark agreement with Kamehameha Schools to conduct cesspool audit of over 3,000 properties.
Rep. Gabbard Speaks at Gandhi Day Celebration
Hawai‘i is the first state in the nation to recognize Oct. 2 as Mahatma Gandhi Day.
Emergency & Wireless Alert System Testing Set for Oct. 3
A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will be held on Oct. 3, 2018.
Aerial ‘Ōhi‘a Survey Set for Oct. 3
Weather allowing, foresters working to preserve the native ‘ōhi‘a tree will conduct aerial surveys in Hilo and Upper Puna the morning of Oct. 3, 2018.
Local Boy Stands Up to Bullying With Message of Aloha
Malika Dudley interviewed a young boy who has experienced bullying on Maui. His story is not unique—more than one in five children experience being bullied…
October Military Training at PTA
Hawai‘i Army National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps units based on O‘ahu, are scheduled to conduct various types of training at PTA over the next three weeks.
Hirono Votes to Advance Key Bills to Protect Public Lands, Natural Resources
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono voted to advance bills that would make the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanent.
HPD Arrests 9 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Sept. 24, through Sept. 30, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested nine motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i P-20 Launches Statewide ‘Cash for College Challenge’
More Hawai‘i public high schools are taking part in this year’s Cash for College FAFSA Challenge, a campaign to help make college more affordable for students.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Detected at Kalōpā State Recreation Area
Spotters detected more trees “symptomatic” for the presence of C. lukuohia, the fungus more commonly known as Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
SURVEY: Hawai‘i First Place in Emerging Technologies
According to the Center for Digital Government’s 2018 Digital States Survey, Hawai‘i is ranked first among fifty states in emerging technologies/innovation.
Governor Signs 4th Supplementary Proclamation for Big Island
Gov. Ige has signed a fourth supplementary proclamation to support the Big Island’s recovery from Kīlauea Volcano’s lava flows and activity.
