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Coalition Urges Supreme Court to Protect Workers’ Organizing Rights in Key Labor Case
Hawai‘i and 20 other states, filed an amicus brief on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, urging the U.S. Supreme Court.
Portions of HVNP Remain Closed During Government Shutdown
Portions of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Remain Closed Monday for Public Safety during Government Shutdown
Governor Ige Delivers State of the State Address
Governor David Ige delivered his fourth State of the State Address today and touched on key areas including the high cost of living, homelessness, and unemployment.
HPD Seeking Information About Suspicious Fires
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying anyone who may have information about the cause of three suspicious fires that occurred today.
Sheraton Kona Fined for Operating Without Permit
Hawaiʻi DOH fines Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay $20,000 for operating without a permit
Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown
This morning the US Senate voted 81-18 in favor of advancing a bill to end the federal government shutdown that went into at midnight on Friday, Jan. 18, 2018.
Study: Hawai‘i 5th Most Affected by Government Shutdown
The U.S. government is now closed for business for the 19th time since 1976 and a lot of blame is going back and forth.
Spot the International Space Station
Hawai‘i residents can spot the International Space Station tonight (depending on clouds).
Sen. Hirono to Donate Salary During Shutdown
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono announced that she will donate the pay she would normally receive during the government shutdown.
Pöhakuloa Training Area Limited Services During Shutdown
The Pöhakuloa Training Area (PTA) announces that with the government shutdown, many, if not most, civilian employees are furloughed.
Reps. Gabbard & Hanabusa Will Not Accept Salary During Shutdown
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa announced on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, that they will not accept their salary during the federal government shutdown.
Founder of Women’s March Speaks at Hilo Expo
Hundreds of people attended the 2018 Hilo Women’s March Civic Engagement Expo.
Agency Actions During Government Shutdown
Senator Mazie Hirono’s office released the following information for general use by the public now that a government shutdown is in effect.
TMT Scholarship Applications Open for Hawai‘i Island Students
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 31.
HVNP: What’s Open & Closed During Government Shutdown
HVNP announces that due to the lapse in federal appropriations and the ongoing eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, portions of the park are closed.
Final Approval of Hawai‘i’s ESSA Plan Announced
The Hawai‘i Department of Education received approval from the U.S. Department of Education (USED) of its plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Deal to End Reckless Government Shutdown
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced that her office will remain open during business hours throughout the shutdown.
18-Year-Old Kailua-Kona Man Charged with Sexual Offenses
Latrik was charged with three counts of first-degree Sexual Assault, third-degree Sexual Assault, second-degree Assault, Kidnapping, second-degree Robbery, and first-degree Terroristic Threatening
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Travel Ban 3.0
The United States Supreme Court agreed to review the ruling of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals striking down the third version of President Trump’s travel ban.
