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Safe Route to School Workshops in Hilo & Kohala
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will hold Safe Routes to School (SRTS) informational workshops in Hilo and North Kohala.
Public School Teachers to Sign Wave Before Tuesday Classes
Thousands of public school teachers, parents and students will participate in “Schools Our Keiki Deserve Sign Waving and Walk-in” before school begins March 7.
Attorney Gen. Responds to Trump’s New Executive Order
Attorney General Doug Chin issued the following statement today in response to the new executive order banning immigration from several Muslim-majority countries. “This new executive order is nothing more than Muslim Ban 2.0. Under the pretense of national security, it still targets immigrants and refugees. It leaves the door open for even further restrictions. Our […]
Rep. Gabbard Comments on Revised Refugee Ban
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a newly revised travel ban.
Sen Schatz Comments on New Muslim Ban
Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on President Trump’s new executive order that bans refugees and immigrants from certain Muslim-majority nations.
Flurry of 31 Earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano
A sequence of 31 earthquakes over a period of about 42 minutes starting just before 6 a.m. HST Sunday morning, March 5, 2017, according to the USGS/HVO.
Kawailani Street Project Prep Work to Begin
Preparatory work for the Kawailani Street Improvement Project (Iwalani Street to Pohakulani Street) will begin on Monday, March 6.
TMT Hearing: Contested Case Hearing Concludes
No more witnesses will take the stand, and attorneys and petitioners will no longer conduct cross-examinations. After 71 witnesses and 44 days of hearings—and a little over two hours past the 4:30 p.m. adjournment time on Thursday, March 2—the contested case hearing for the state Board of Land and Natural Resources Conservation District Use Application […]
Japanese-American Leaders to Meet with Top Japanese Officials
One of the 11 participants is Hilo resident Jason Fujimoto, the president and COO of HPM Building Supply.
TMT Hearing: Cultural Impact Assessment ‘Falsified’
KAHEA witness Brian Kawika Cruz said he refused to remove his recommendations, but when the DEIS was published in 2009, his recommendations were absent.
West Hawai‘i Beach Cleanup Set
The Big Island Community Beach Clean Up on beaches from Miloli‘i to Puako is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, at 8 a.m.
Next Group of ‘Alalā Preparing for Release
Despite the temporary setback, preparations are underway for the release of the next group of ‘alalā.
2 Hilo Students Named to Creighton Dean’s List
Bree Kaneakua and Jennifer Taniguchi from Hilo were named to the fall Dean’s List at Creighton University for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Over 170,000 Sign Petition to Stop Bomb Testing Off Kaua‘i
The Air Force plans to drop about 100 bombs a year in the waters north of Kaua‘i.
NWS: Hail, Thunder & Lightning Strikes Expected
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a special report for the windward (north, east) and interior sections of the Big Island.
HPD Officer of the Month: Chandler Nacino
Kona Patrol Officer Chandler Nacino has been recognized as Officer of the Month for March.
Big Island Residents Selected for Maunakea Committee
Hui Hoolohe members will have autonomous oversight of information collection and compilation that reflects a community-based vision for the future of Maunakea.
Kupu Conservation Programs, Jobs Available for Big Island Youth
Local nonprofit Kupu is now accepting applicants for its summer and year-round conservation education and workforce development programs on Hawaiʻi Island.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Ties to Russia
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released a statement regarding reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions met with Russian officials during the 2016 campaign…
