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HSTA Statement Regarding Counties Appeal to Supreme Court
WalletHub recently ranked Hawai‘i as the worst place for teachers in the country.
Hawai‘i Disaster Relief Funding Act Passes
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa voted to pass critical disaster relief and recovery funding for Hawai‘i.
New Federal Disaster Relief Funds Coming to Hawai‘i
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, to boost relief funding.
Coalition Supports Amicus Brief to Maintain Women’s Health Coverage
AG Russell Suzuki joined a coalition of 17 Attorneys General led by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro in filing an amicus brief to support a lawsuit.
Resolution to Stop Support for Saudi Arabia’s Genocidal War in Yemen
Invoking the War Powers Resolution, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
HPD Locates Missing 17-Year-Old
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 17-year-old Jacob Mead of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing.
2 Adults & 1 Juvenile Arrested Following Search Warrant in Kamuela
Hawai‘i Island Police Department Detectives from the Area II Juvenile Aid Section, (JAS), in collaboration with Vice, on, Tuesday, Sept. 25, executed a Search Warrant.
Act to Improve Federal Use of AI Introduced
Legislators introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Government Act on Sept. 26, 2018.
HFD Responds to Captain Cook Structure Fire
A residential fire reported has been reported in Captain Cook.
HPD Arrests 24 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of Sept. 17, through Sept. 23, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Free Water & Soil Sample Testing Ends
CTAHR has ended its free ADSC analyses of water and soil samples in volcano-affected areas for pH and heavy metals.
Trump Administration’s ‘Attack on Immigrants’ Denounced
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans issued a statement regarding the proposed public charge rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security.
Hawai‘i DOH Receives Grant to Combat Opioid Misuse
The opioid problem continues to rise across American and the DOH has received a federal grant over a two-year period to continue to combat opioid misuse.
5 More ʻAlalā Take Flight in Hawai‘i Island Forest
Researchers with The ʻAlalā Project released five more ‘alalā into the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve.
SURVEY: Will Gun Legislation Prevent Mass Shootings?
A study conducted by global market research survey panel PrizeRebel.com reveals that most Americans support tougher restrictions on gun ownership…
UPDATE: Mauna Loa Mac Nut Products Recalled
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s headquarters between Sept. 6 and 21, 2018, have been voluntarily recalled.
Health Data Report Released on Transgender Youth
The Hawai‘i Sexual and Gender Minority Health Report 2018 was released by the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH).
Thousands Visit HVNP After Unprecedented 134-Day Closure
Smiling rangers welcomed visitors back to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Saturday, Sept. 22, after its closing May 11 due to unprecedented volcanic activity.
Four Men Cited for Entering Closed Trail
DOCARE officers reported seeing the suspects going under clearly visible yellow “police” tape and past numerous closed signs.
