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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.
‘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.
