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Hawai‘i Island Weekend Shoulder Closures
The State of Hawaiʻi DOT and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary shoulder closure on Saturday, March 17.
Senate Passes Bills 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.
House Passes Bills to Increase Big Island Share of TAT Revenues
The Hawai‘i House passed Senate Bill 648 SD1 HD1, which will increase the amount of the Transient Accommodations Tax revenues for the Neighbor Islands.
St. Patrick’s Day Safe Driving Tips
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, the Hawai‘i Police Department is reminding the public that “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.”
Puna District Crime Report: February 2018
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Puna Community Police responded to 12 burglaries, four vehicle thefts and two vehicle break-ins in the Puna District in February 2018.
DPW Announces Weekend Road Work
The Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Traffic Division announces that it will be installing school zone beacons as part of the Kaūmana Elementary School Zone Safety Project.
Two Decades of Tobacco Use Reduction Results in $1B Healthcare Savings
By reducing the number of youth, adult and pregnant smokers over the past two decades, Hawaiʻi saved $1 billion from 2000 to 2017.
Fix-A-Leak Week, March 18-24
The Department of Water Supply is encouraging customers to check for leaks in their plumbing, during FIX-A-LEAK WEEK.
Legislation Introduced to Create Regional Cesspool Task Forces
Rep. Kyle Yamashita (Maui) has introduced two resolutions to address Hawai‘i’s cesspool replacement problem.
Registration Open for Hawai‘i Wildfire Summit
The first-ever Hawai‘i Wildfire Summit will be held on May 2 through 4, at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on the South Kohala Coast.
Gov. Ige Appoints New Attorney General
Gov. David Ige has appointed Russell Suzuki to serve as Hawai‘i’s attorney General.
Hawai‘i County Mass Transit Agency to Hold Public Meetings
The Mass Transit Agency (MTA) is preparing a future master plan that will offer safe, reliable and accessible service to all users.
HPD Investigates Missing Evidence: Cocaine
Investigations were initiated after it was discovered that cocaine recovered as evidence was found to be lighter in weight than reported during initial recovery.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $54M From Tobacco Companies
In consideration for a release of past, present and certain future claims, tobacco manufacturers agreed to pay substantial monies to the settling states.
#NeverAgainHI to Announce ‘A March For Our Lives’ Route
A coalition of student leaders and community organizers who initiated #NeverAgainHI Campaign to End Gun Violence will announce their March 24 march route.
Gov. Ige Joins #NeverAgainHI Walkout at Pearl City High
Gov. Ige joined students at Pearl City High School to support their initiative to honor the students and teachers who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High…
Sen. Hirono Nominates 44 Hawai‘i Students to U.S. Service Academies
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono announced her nomination of 44 students to the U.S. military service academies for the Class of 2022.
Sen. Schatz Nominates Two Big Island Students to U.S Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced the names of 44 Hawai‘i students nominated to attend one of our nation’s service academies.
Rep. Gabbard Nominates Two Big Island Students to U.S Service Academies
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced her nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies for classes entering summer 2018.
Hawai‘i DOH Streamlines TB Testing Requirements
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will begin instituting new TB screening procedures beginning March 19, 2018.
