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Sen. Hirono Urges VA to Honor Emergency Care Claims
Since Hawai‘i does not have a VA emergency room, 46,000 veterans who are enrolled in the VA healthcare system in Hawai‘i could be affected by a new ruling.
Hawai‘i ACLU Demands DOE Ends Female Athlete Discrimination
The ACLU asks the DOE to present a plan ensuring that all female athletes in DOE schools have access to facilities that are comparable to those given to males.
$500,000 for Master Plan for Pāhoa Elementary School
Rep. Joy San Buenaventura received a letter from Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige announcing that the state has released $500,000 for master plan for Pāhoa Elementary.
Marines Scheduled to Convoy From Kawaihae to PTA
The Marines are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Docks to the Pōhakuloa Training Area on Feb. 13, 2018.
HPD Identifies Man Found in Burnt Vehicle
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has identified the charred remains found within a burnt vehicle last year on Christmas Day.
Rep. Todd to Livestream Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Rep. Chris Todd (Hilo, Waiākea, Keaukaha, Panaʻewa) will live stream a virtual town hall meeting on his Facebook page.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb. 5, through 11, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i Joins Coalition Opposing Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
19 Attorneys General and the State of Colorado, today urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to reject the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 decennial Census.
Reps. Statements on Nomination of Mark Bennett to U.S. Circuit Court
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz announced the nomination of former Hawai‘i Attorney General Mark Bennett to serve in the open Hawai‘i seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Feb. 10 – 16
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.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Adjusts Amount State Owes DHHL
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled that the amount owed by the state to the DHHL for administrative and operating expenses is $1.3 to 1.6 million…
Reps. Gabbard and Turner Tour Hawai‘i
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and The Honorable Nina Turner, president of Our Revolution, traveled around the state of Hawaiʻi this past weekend.
Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Employees from Sexual Harassment
The letter sent today asks Congress to pass appropriately tailored legislation to ensure that sexual harassment victims have a right to their day in court.
HPD Locates Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has located a Kona man who was wanted for outstanding warrants.
Big Island Resident Appointed as Senior Advisor to UH on Maunakea
Greg Chun has been appointed as senior advisor to the UH president and UH Hilo chancellor in overseeing the fulfillment of the system’s responsibilities on Maunakea.
UPDATE 2: Waikoloa Fire Scorches 900 Acres So Far
Following a brushfire in Kona on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, the Hawai‘i Police Department announced that Highway 190 will reopen at 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Military Convoy Between Kawaihae & Pōhakuloa, Feb. 14
The U.S. Army announces that soldiers are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Docks to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
UH Geochemistry Professor Wins Lifetime Award
The Hawai‘i Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center wishes congratulations to Dr. Donald Thomas, who won the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award from the (WSSPC).
Little Fire Ants Invade Volcano Village
Join the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) staff on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, from 7 to 9 p.m. for a presentation on Little Fire Ants.
