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Hawai‘i Delegation Leads Effort to Restore Healthcare for FAS Citizens
Hawai‘i Congress members introduced legislation to reinstate Medicaid coverage for Freely Associated States (FAS) citizens living in the U.S.
Inmate Missing from Panaewa Reintegration Center
A headcount was conducted and it was determined that inmate Joshua White was missing.
Venous Blood Lead Test May Have Generated Faulty Results
If your child was tested for lead with blood drawn from a vein from 2014 to May 17, 2017, contact your healthcare provider to discuss the need for retesting.
Congress Members Sue Trump Administration for Violation of Foreign Emoluments Clause
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and members of Congress announced today their lawsuit against President Trump to enforce the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.
Rep. Gabbard to Hold Hurricane Preparedness Phone Town Hall
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) will host a hurricane and disaster preparedness telephone town hall on Monday, June 26, at 4 p.m. HST.
Hawai‘i: Trump Travel Ban Unnecessary, Unlawful
Hawai‘i filed a supplemental brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today…
Puna Man Charged With Multiple Offenses
Keanu Krause was charged with seven offenses relating to motor vehicle thefts, and one count each of third-degree theft and unauthorized entry into a vehicle.
Sen. Schatz Advocates for Open-Door Approach in Drafting Trumpcare
Senate Republicans are drafting a new version of the Trumpcare Bill behind closed doors and refuse to hold even one hearing.
Ka‘iminani Drive Work Scheduled
Resurfacing work on Ka‘iminani Drive from the Ane Keohokālole Highway intersection to the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway will begin June 19 and be completed by June 21.
Scheduled Lane Closures: June 19–23
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from June 19 to 23.
Rep. Fukumoto Officially Accepted Into Dem Party
Members of the O‘ahu County Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i voted unanimously on June 17 to accept the application of Rep. Beth Fukumoto…
Sen. Hirono Continues Effort to Uncover Bannon’s Communications with Breitbart
U.S. Senators sent a letter to White House requesting clarification on White House Senior Advisor Steve Bannon’s compliance with federal ethics laws.
State Launching Fall Prevention Campaign for Elderly
The Department of Health is launching the summer campaign to reduce injuries and fatalities among Hawai‘i’s elderly.
Adopt a Pet at ChoiceMART in Kealakekua
The Hawai‘i Humane Society will hold its fourth annual pet adoption event will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kealakekua Ranch Center.
Pāhoa Village Sidewalk to Undergo Repairs
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Highways Division will repair the Pāhoa Village Road sidewalk fronting the former Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant and the Pāhoa, Puna Buy and Sell buildings that were destroyed by a fire on Jan. 16, 2017. Work will begin on Monday, June 19, and is estimated to be completed by […]
Free Screening of ‘Being Mortal’ at Kamehameha Schools
A free screening of PBS’ “Being Mortal” will be held on Saturday, June 24, at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus Auditorium.
Hōkūleʻa Concludes Successful World Tour
A months-long, highly coordinated effort between federal, state and city and county law enforcement and water safety agencies ensured the trouble- and injury-free homecoming.
Study: Older Hawai‘i Women Are 57% More Likely to Live in Poverty
A UH Mānoa study has found that older women in Hawai‘i are more likely to live in poverty than their male counterparts.
UPDATE: Kaloko-Honokohau NHP Visitor Center Closure Extended
UPDATE: June 29, 2017 Closure of the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Visitor Center has been extended to Thursday, July 13, 2017, due to highway construction. Due to the installation of additional sewer and water lines at the entrance to the park visitor center, the opening of the road will be delayed. […]
