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Pöhakuloa Training Area Limited Services During Shutdown
The Pöhakuloa Training Area (PTA) announces that with the government shutdown, many, if not most, civilian employees are furloughed.
Reps. Gabbard & Hanabusa Will Not Accept Salary During Shutdown
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa announced on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, that they will not accept their salary during the federal government shutdown.
Founder of Women’s March Speaks at Hilo Expo
Hundreds of people attended the 2018 Hilo Women’s March Civic Engagement Expo.
Agency Actions During Government Shutdown
Senator Mazie Hirono’s office released the following information for general use by the public now that a government shutdown is in effect.
TMT Scholarship Applications Open for Hawai‘i Island Students
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 31.
HVNP: What’s Open & Closed During Government Shutdown
HVNP announces that due to the lapse in federal appropriations and the ongoing eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, portions of the park are closed.
Final Approval of Hawai‘i’s ESSA Plan Announced
The Hawai‘i Department of Education received approval from the U.S. Department of Education (USED) of its plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Deal to End Reckless Government Shutdown
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced that her office will remain open during business hours throughout the shutdown.
18-Year-Old Kailua-Kona Man Charged with Sexual Offenses
Latrik was charged with three counts of first-degree Sexual Assault, third-degree Sexual Assault, second-degree Assault, Kidnapping, second-degree Robbery, and first-degree Terroristic Threatening
Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Travel Ban 3.0
The United States Supreme Court agreed to review the ruling of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals striking down the third version of President Trump’s travel ban.
Nā Leo TV Show on False Missile Alert to be Televised
Nā Leo TV announces that they interviewed Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim and Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno earlier this week.
$86 Million Sought for Puna CIP Projects
House Bill 1617 (HB1617) relating to Capital Improvement Projects, seeking to appropriate more than $86 million in funds to help with the Puna District.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Predatory Lending Legislation
Hawai‘i Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted against legislation that would unravel protections against discriminatory lending and weaken fair housing laws. H.R. 2954.
Native Hawaiian Law Center Names New Director
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa announces that Associate Professor D. Kapua‘ala Sproat has been named director of the Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence.
Renovations Delayed at Kailua Park Tennis Courts
The Kailua Park tennis courts would be closed for construction beginning Tuesday, Jan. 23, and will reopen when the renovation is complete in August 2018.
Police Seeking Suspect in Puna Firearms Theft
Hawai’i Island police are investigating the theft of firearms in connection with a residential burglary in Puna.
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Ige Speaks with Big Island Now on False Missile Alert
Governor David Ige spoke with Big Island Now in an exclusive phone interview regarding the false missile alert that took place on Saturday, Jan. 13
High Wind and High Surf Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning and Advisory for Hawai‘i Island for Thursday, Jan. 18 through tomorrow night Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.
PTA Training Advisory
The Army announces that military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training at Pōhakuloa Training Area in January and February.
