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‘Mathletes’ to Represent Hawai‘i at National MATHCOUNTS
Hawai‘i Electric Companies announces tops in a field of 38 competitors from middle schools across O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island for MATHCOUNTS.
ACLU Hawai‘i ‘Disappointed’ by DOE Title IX Response
The ACLU of Hawai‘i is disappointed by the response the State of Hawai’i DOE provided on March 13 to its Feb. 9 demand letter relating to Title IX violations.
Legislators Support Bill to Strengthen School Safety
The STOP School Violence Act would increase federal funding for schools in Hawai’i and across the country to strengthen school violence prevention measures.
Rooster Farmers Flock to Council Meeting, Bill Dies
Hawai’i County Council Bill 112, Relating to Rooster Farms, was heard at the Hawai’i County Building on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Reps Propose Bill to Increase Neighbor Islands’ Share of TAT
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives Finance Committee will hear a proposed House amendment to Senate Bill 648 SD1 HD1 to increase the amounts of the Transient Accommodations Tax revenues for the Neighbor Islands.
Talk Story with Holocaust Survivor Lefkowitz
A “Talk Story” session with Holocaust Survivor Goldie Lefkowitz will be held on Wednesday, March 14, at noon at the Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
HPD Arrests 31 Motorists for DUI Violations
The HPD reports that during the week of Monday through Sunday, March 5 to 11, 31 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rep. Gabbard Accepts AMVETS Silver Helmet Award
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard accepted the American Veterans Silver Helmet Award for Congressional Service on behalf of Sen. Daniel Akaka.
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.
