News
Hawai‘i Island Lane Closures Through March 16
The State of Hawaiʻi DOT and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures.
Hawaiian Airlines Offers Northeast Storm Travel Waiver
Hawaiian Airlines Codeshare flights to/from/via JFK between March 13 and 14 will be permitted a one-time reservation change.
Hawai‘i Leads Coalition to Defend Anti-Discrimination Laws
Hawai‘i lead a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief defending the constitutionality of Minnesota’s anti-discrimination law.
16 New Recruits Join Hawai‘i Fire Department
The Hawai‘i Fire Department held commencement exercises for its 45th Fire Fighter Recruit Class on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Hōlualoa Woman Dies Following Three-Vehicle Crash
A 41-year-old Hōlualoa woman died following a three-vehicle crash Monday evening, March 12, 2018, in North Kona near Mile Marker 83 on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway.
Rep. Hanabusa, Colleagues Urge Trump to Impose Sanctions on Russia
Rep. Hanabusa joined 139 of her colleagues on Monday to urge President Trump to impose sanctions against those behind Russia’s attacks on our election system.
House of Reps Approves State Budget
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives unanimously approved HB1900, the state budget.
National Governors Association Selects Hawai‘i for Public Health Workshop
DOH announces that Hawai‘i is one of just six states selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices’ Workshop.
Community Forum: Active Shooter Awareness, Preparedness & Response
Community Forums invites the public Thursday night, March 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. to the West Hawai‘i Civic Center for the lasted community forum.
Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park to Close for Cleanup
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will close Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park in Hilo on Saturday, March, 17, for a beach cleanup project.
Volunteers Needed at Lili‘uokalani Gardens’ Waihonu Pond Cleanup
Volunteers are need to help clean Waihonu Pond, in the heart of Lili‘uokalani Gardens, on Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to noon.
HPD Charge Man in Domestic-Related Incident
Hawaiʻi Island Police Department detectives have charged a suspect with Abuse of Family or Household Member and First Degree Assault.
Hawaiian Music Icon Peter Moon Passes Away
Beloved musical artist and composer Peter Moon, who helped inspire a renaissance of Hawaiian music for a generation of followers in the 1970s, passed away.
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday to Friday, March 12 to 16, 2018.
Marines to Convoy From Kawaihae to PTA
Marines are scheduled to convoy from the Kawaihae Pier to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) March 12 to 14, 2018.
Report: Women in Hawai‘i Have Longer Lives, Better Hospitals
Hawai‘i is one of the most “woman-friendly” states in the country, according to the report.
Kalaniana‘ole Avenue Reconstruction Project to Begin March 12
Preparatory work for the Kalaniana‘ole Avenue Reconstruction Project in Hilo will begin on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Community Presentations on the Future of Maunakea
Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele released a statement on planned, statewide community presentations on Maunakea and Senate Bill 3090 Senate Draft 2 (SB3090 SD2).
Senate Passes Measure to Strengthen State Financial Plan
The Hawai‘i State Senate has drafted, discussed, and voted on SB508, SB2415, SB2484, SB2489, SB2699, and SB2821 that are projected to generate approximately $72 million in revenues.
