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HSTA Presidential Candidate Files TRO to Halt Re-Vote
Hawai’i State Teachers Association presidential candidate Corey Rosenlee is filing a Temporary Restraining Order to keep a re-vote from happening next month.
Senate Passes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The United States Senates recently passed Senator Mazie Hirono’s resolution to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/28/15
Seismic tremor at Kilauea’s Overlook vent has occurred during the past day, causing periodic bursts that are associated with spattering.
Sen. Schatz Seeks to Preserve Native Languages
Senator Brian Schatz, along with four additional Senators, has introduced a bill to preserve endangered languages.
Manono Street Project Causes Water Shut-Off
The Department of Water Supply plans to shut water off along Manono Street Thursday morning.
Challenge to Marriage Equality Act Dismissed
The Hawai’i Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge Wednesday from four plaintiffs to the Hawai’i Marriage Equality Act of 2013.
Ruderman to Host Community ‘Talk Story’ Sessions
Senator Russell Ruderman has scheduled two community “talk story” meeting to discuss the 2015 legislative session.
Kona Moped Passenger Dies of Injuries
The Hawai’i Police Department say the 29-year-old woman who was a passenger during Tuesday’s moped accident has died.
UPDATE: Overturned Truck Causes Road Closure
The intersection of Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway and Kawaihae Road has been closed due to a vehicle accident.
Big Island Military Service Academy Students Honored
Senator Brian Schatz honored 10 students on Tuesday who will attending United States Military Service Academies.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/27/15
A minor inflationary tilt was recorded at the summit of Kilauea at 12 a.m. Wednesday, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-nine motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between May 18 and May 24.
DWS: Kamehameha Ave. Water Shut-Off
Water will be temporarily shut off along Kamehameha Avenue between Kumu Street and Pauahi Street in South Hilo on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HPD: One Critically Injured in Kona Moped Crash
The Hawai’i Police Department says a 29-year-old Kailua-Kona woman is in critical condition following a moped crash that occurred Tuesday morning.
Ironman 70.3 Hawai’i to Cause Traffic Changes
The Hawai’i Police Department has announced a temporary one-way traffic pattern for Saturday, May 30 due to the Ironman 70.3 Hawai’i race.
Changes Proposed to Mauna Kea Management
Governor David Ige announced his plan for moving the stewardship of Mauna Kea forward, including a change in the way the State of Hawai’I manages the mountain.
NOAA: Active Hurricane Season Projected
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center announced an expected “above average” hurricane season in the Central Pacific Basin.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The County of Hawai’i Department of Environmental Management will hold two free household hazardous waste collection events in June.
Gov. Ige Plans Announcement on Stewardship of Mauna Kea
Governor David Ige will announce his planned proposal on the stewardship of Mauna Kea going forward Tuesday afternoon.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/26/15
Tiltmeters at Kilauea’s summit continue to record deflationary tilt that began Sunday as seismic activity remains normal.
