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Parents Asked to Give Feedback on Public Schools
The DOE begins its annual School Quality Survey to gather important feedback from students, parents/guardians and staff about the state’s public schools.
Scheduled Lane Closures: Jan. 28–Feb. 3
The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures through Feb. 3.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan. 23 through 29, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hirono Demands Trump Rescind ‘Despicable, Immoral’ Muslim Ban
Sen. Mazie Hirono demanded that President Donald Trump rescind his executive order establishing a Muslim ban during a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court.
Hirono to Oppose Nominees for Energy & Interior Secretaries
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono will oppose the nominations of Gov. Rick Perry to serve as Secretary of Energy and Rep. Ryan Zinke to serve as Secretary of the Interior.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation in Support of Navy Shipyard Employees
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) introduced legislation that would exempt employees of Navy public shipyards and other employees that directly support the shipyards from President Donald Trump’s federal hiring freeze. Original cosponsors of the Senate bill include U.S. Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i), […]
TMT Hearing: DLNR Administrator Subpoenaed to Testify
DLNR’s Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands Administrator Sam Lemmo subpoenaed to testify in TMT contested case hearing.
Water to Be Turned Off in Portions of Hilo
Water will be temporarily turned off for the Kamana Elderly and Hale Olaloa housing facilities and Hawai’i County Senior Center (Kamana Senior Center).
Partial Closure on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road
Hawai‘i Electric Light announces a partial closure of the Hilo-bound lanes on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road from Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.
‘Can You Hear Me?’ Scam Returns with Twist
During the last few days of January, more than half of the reports to BBB Scam Tracker have been about this particular scam.
Sen. Schatz Denounces Anti-Refugee, Anti-Immigrant Bill
Sen. Brian Schatz today announced his support of legislation that would block President Donald Trump’s recent anti-refugee and anti-immigrant executive order.
Man Arrested for Banana Burglary, Break-Ins
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a stolen Nissan 370Z that was involved in a one-car crash last week in Ainaloa.
County to Revise Flood Hazard Info for Palai Stream
Hawai‘i County will revise the flood hazard information, generally located between Kahopea Street and Awapuhi Street along Palai Stream.
Gov. Ige Issues Statement on U.S. Immigration
Gov. David Ige issued a statement on immigration to the United States.
TMT Hearing: Does the Project Meet the Eight Criteria?
There are eight criteria the Department of Land and Natural Resources must evaluate before allowing construction on a conservation district, such as Mauna Kea.
Windy Conditions Expected for Sunday, Monday
A cold front is moving through the state Sunday, the National Weather Service in Honolulu reported on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 8:40 p.m.
Hakalau Man Arrested for Firearms, Terroristic Threatening
Detectives arrested a Hakalau man late Thursday afternoon, Jan. 26, as part of their investigation into a firearms incident earlier in the day in Puna.
Scheduled Lane Closures: Jan. 27–29, 2017
The DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures Friday–Sunday, Jan. 27–29.
East Hawaiʻi Officer of the Month: Paul Mangus
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Community Policing Officer Paul Mangus on Thursday, Jan. 26, as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for January. Mangus was honored for his commitment to improving relationships between the police department and the community. During the past year, he organized two “Coffee with a Cop” events […]
