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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.
South Hilo Water Shut-Off Notice
Water will be temporarily turned off in South Hilo from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, to repair a water main leak.
Highway 130 Updates
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the substantial completion of the Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road.
Puna Man Charged With Sexual Offenses
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a 55-year-old Puna man with sexual offenses in connection with an assault reported on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017.
Hawai‘i Delegation Briefed by Federal, State Agencies on False Alert
Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation was briefed by federal and state agencies on the false emergency alert that went out across the state
Hawai‘i State Senate Convenes
On Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, the Hawai‘i State Senate convened the second year of the 29th Legislative Biennium Session.
UH Hilo S-STEM Program Accepting Applications
UH Hilo’s Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program, is currently accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Hawai‘i v. Trump Attorney to Speak on Guarding Against Executive Abuse
The attorney representing Hawai‘i in the 2017 lawsuit that successfully challenged the Trump travel ban will speak in classroom 2 at the law school.
Members of Congress Call on DEA to Support Industrial Hemp Industry
28 Members of Congress along with Rep. Tulsi Gabbard called on the (DEA) to honor Congressional legislation supporting the industrial hemp industry.
Rep. Saiki 2018 Legislative Session Opening Day Remarks
The 2018 Hawai‘i Legislative Session started on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, with opening day remarks by House Speaker Scott Saiki.
HSAC 2018 Legislative Agenda
Hawai‘i State Association of Counties (HSAC), submitted its 2018 legislative package to state lawmakers this week.
HPD Arrests 24 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan. 8 through 14, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Reps. Call for Congressional Inquiry into False Ballistic Missile Alarm
U.S. Reps. have requested a formal Congressional investigation into the policies, practices and procedures governing the issuance of a ballistic missile alert.
Communication Between Feds and State to Improve Following False Alert
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono secured a commitment from Secretary of the Homeland Security (DHS) Kirstjen Nielsen, following Saturday’s false emergency threat alert to improve communication.
Initial Travel Demand for Hawai‘i Unaffected by False Missile Alert
George D. Szigeti, provided the following update on HTA’s monitoring of travel demand for the Hawaiian Islands after a false alert of an inbound missile to Hawai‘i was mistakenly issued.
