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Rep. Gabbard Backs Legislation to Improve Nurse Safety
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Co-Chair of the House Nursing Caucus, joined fellow lawmakers in introducing the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act of 2018 to improve the safety of nurses and other healthcare workers. Workplace violence in healthcare facilities has been linked to decreased productivity, increased employee turnover, and reduced quality of patient care. According to […]
Rep. Hanabusa Comments on Trump, Jong-un Meeting
“These longstanding tensions involve many regional actors, main among them China, and we must be careful and measured in our negotiations.”
Sen. Hirono Comments on North Korea Talks
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on May 8 after the South Korean government announced that President Donald Trump will meet with Kim Jong-un.
Hawai‘i Belt Road Shoulder Closure, March 10–16
A temporary shoulder closure is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, and then again Monday through Friday, March 12 through 16, 2018.
WANTED: Official HPD Bench Warrant List
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this bench warrant list call the Hawai‘i Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
UPDATE: Student Passes Out After Eating Pot Brownies
The responsible party, a 16-year-old male, was kept in custody and transported this morning to Hale Hoʻomalu Juvenile Detention Facility in Kapolei.
USS Tucson Returns from Western Pacific Deployment
The U.S. Pacific Fleet announces that the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) returned from deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Non-Driving Hawai‘i County Seniors Encouraged to Get State ID
Seniors who no longer drive are encouraged to obtain state-issued identification cards— available through the Hilo, Kona and Waimea Driver’s License Offices.
Rep. Hanabusa Opposes Judicial Confirmation of Anti-LGBT Nominee
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa announced that she joined Rep. A. Donald McEachin and 62 of their colleagues to oppose the judicial confirmation of Stuart Kyle Duncan to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
House Finance Committee Proposes Sustainable Budget
The House Finance Committee passed out a proposed budget that is part of a sustainable economic plan based on general excise tax collections and projections…
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.8 New Guinea Quake
Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Mayor Kim Urges Passage of Little Fire Ant Bill
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim submitted a following letter to Sen. Mike Gabbard, chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
Bill to Improve Emergency Alert System Moves Forward
The ALERT Act would improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the primary responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat.
UPDATE: HOVE Suspect Charged in Connection With Shooting Two Men
Hawaiʻi police are investigating an incident that took place in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates at residences in the 92-2100 block of Aloha Boulevard on March 5.
Big Island Lane & Road Closures Through March 9
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled on Hawai‘i Island through Friday, March 9, 2018.
Gov. Ige Selects Circuit Court, Intermediate Court of Appeals Judges
Gov. David Ige has appointed Lisa Ginoza as chief judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals and James Ashford to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Receives State Funding
The Hawai‘i Army National Guard will receive $800,000 in Capital Improvement Project funds from the state to construct a warehouse facility on Hawai‘i Island.
Surfing Legend George Downing Dies
Surfing legend and environmentalist George Downing died Monday morning, March 5, 2018, at his home in East O‘ahu.
House of Reps Passes Abandoned Vehicle Bill
Abandoned vehicles across the Big Island are always an eyesore, but help may be on the way.
Death With Dignity Bill Passes Key Hurdle
Hawai‘i House lawmakers voted to legally permit medically aided death in Hawai‘i this afternoon.
