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Hawai‘i Joins Coalition Opposing Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
19 Attorneys General and the State of Colorado, today urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to reject the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 decennial Census.
Reps. Statements on Nomination of Mark Bennett to U.S. Circuit Court
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz announced the nomination of former Hawai‘i Attorney General Mark Bennett to serve in the open Hawai‘i seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Feb. 10 – 16
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Adjusts Amount State Owes DHHL
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled that the amount owed by the state to the DHHL for administrative and operating expenses is $1.3 to 1.6 million…
Reps. Gabbard and Turner Tour Hawai‘i
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and The Honorable Nina Turner, president of Our Revolution, traveled around the state of Hawaiʻi this past weekend.
Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Employees from Sexual Harassment
The letter sent today asks Congress to pass appropriately tailored legislation to ensure that sexual harassment victims have a right to their day in court.
HPD Locates Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has located a Kona man who was wanted for outstanding warrants.
Big Island Resident Appointed as Senior Advisor to UH on Maunakea
Greg Chun has been appointed as senior advisor to the UH president and UH Hilo chancellor in overseeing the fulfillment of the system’s responsibilities on Maunakea.
UPDATE 2: Waikoloa Fire Scorches 900 Acres So Far
Following a brushfire in Kona on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, the Hawai‘i Police Department announced that Highway 190 will reopen at 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Military Convoy Between Kawaihae & Pōhakuloa, Feb. 14
The U.S. Army announces that soldiers are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Docks to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
UH Geochemistry Professor Wins Lifetime Award
The Hawai‘i Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center wishes congratulations to Dr. Donald Thomas, who won the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award from the (WSSPC).
Little Fire Ants Invade Volcano Village
Join the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) staff on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, from 7 to 9 p.m. for a presentation on Little Fire Ants.
‘Hōkūleʻa’ Makes Historic First Sail into Pearl Harbor
For the first time in Hōkūleʻa’s 42-year history, the legendary canoe sailed into the waters of Pearl Harbor this morning.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Leading Cause of Blindness in Seniors
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects more than 2 million Americans and is the leading cause of severe vision loss for those 50 years and older.
HPD Charges Recently Released Mans with More Offenses
The Hawai‘i Island Police has charged charged a Mt. View man for several offenses following his recent release from jail on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018.
February HVNP Flight Operations Schedule
The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Campaign to Reduce Risky Driving Behaviors
Three Hawai‘i Island schools will participate in the annual “Stop If You Love Me” campaign.
HPD: Attempted Murder Investigation in Puna
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a weapons incident including a gunshot fired at a police officer on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
Study: Mind-Body Therapy Effective for Military Veterans with PTSD
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa states that post-9/11 military veterans who receive mind-body therapy have significant improvements in symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
