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Applications for Free Hawai‘i Island Pre-Schools Available
Applications are being accepted for high-quality preschool classes at charter schools on Hawaiʻi Island, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi for the 2018-19 school year.
Three More Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Samoa
Three volunteers from O‘ahu will join two volunteers from the Big Island, Karen Kane and Susan Hicks, who deployed to Samoa in the middle of February.
Legislation to Clear Maintenance Backlog & Improve Ag Facilities
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) introduced legislation to address the significant modernization needs in schools of agriculture.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closure: March 3
A temporary shoulder closure is scheduled on Saturday, March 3, and then again Monday through Friday, March 5 through 9, 2018.
Bill Helps Consumers Protect Themselves From Data Breaches
Recent news that an additional 2.4 million American consumers had their personal information stolen during the Equifax data breach shows the need for a law making credit freezes free in Hawai‘i.
Title IX Compliance Review of UH Mānoa Resolved
UH Mānoa did not fully comply with the Title IX law that prohibits sexual discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i County Fiber Network Back Up
The County of Hawaiʻi’s fiber network has experienced a critical equipment failure from Thursday afternoon March 1, 2018 according to the Department of Information Technology.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Rev. Billy Graham
The U.S. flag and the Hawai‘i State flag will be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Rev. Billy Graham.
Hawai‘i Senate Honors Healthcare Heroes
The Senate recognized Jessica Ackerman, Dr. Anne Dempsey, Cheri Teranishi-Hashimoto, Gary Oshita and Dr. Baron Wong for their excellent work.
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
To improve system reliability, Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday through Friday, March 12 to 16, 2018.
HPD Confirms Identity of Body Found in Wailuku River
Hawai‘i Island police have confirmed the identity of a body that was found in the Wailuku River on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 as 28-year-old Kelly Mrowinski, of Chicago.
Major O’Connor Promoted to Assistant Police Chief
On Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, Police Major James O’Connor was promoted to assistant police chief and assigned to the Area II Operations Bureau.
UPDATE 2: Victim of Pedestrian Accident Identified
A pedestrian was hit by a car and passed away at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Kaloko National Park intersection on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
PTA Training Advisory for March 2018
The U.S. Army announces that military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training at the Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) in March.
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Help Minors Appearing in Immigration Court
Sen. Mazie Hirono led 12 Senators in introducing the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act to provide unaccompanied children with access to legal representation…
DOD to Investigate Sexual Assault at Air Force Academy
A December report revealed widespread retaliation and lack of support for sexual assault survivors at the Air Force Academy.
Mayor Kim Supports Medical Use of Marijuana
Hawai‘i County Mayor wrote to longtime Marijuana Activist Roger Christie, saying he supports the medical use of marijuana and further studies of medical use.
UH Hilo Students Excel at HOSA State Leadership Conference
UH Hilo announces that students from university turned in a strong performance at the 13th Annual HOSA – Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference.
Roadway Resurfacing Work on Kamāmalu Street
The County Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing work on the Kamāmalu Street roadway.
HPD Searching for Hilo Man Wanted on Warrant
Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Hilo man wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest.
