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Hawai‘i Democratic Party Announces Ballot
Party also lays out registration guidelines and explains new voting procedures.
Engineer Week Coming to Waimea Library
Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library hopes to introduce the public to the “amazing” world of engineering next month during Engineer Week.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Jan. 25-31
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has released a list of lane closures islandwide for the week of Jan. 25-31.
Final Upland Game Bird Hunting at PTA
This weekend is the season’s final two days of the bird hunt for local hunters with valid PTA hunting permits in Keamuku Maneuver Area 1-3 (KMA 1,2,3).
Kahele Receives UH Alumni Volleyball Award
Majority Floor Leader Sen. Kai Kahele (D-Hilo) will be honored by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Men’s Volleyball program this Sunday with the Pae Makaukau Alumni Recognition Award.
Police Advise of New Traffic Pattern in Ka‘ū
As of Jan. 21, the Pīkake and Kamani Streets intersection in Pāhala was converted into a 4-way stop.
Hawaii Maintains National Ranking on LEED Building
The Aloha State ranked fifth on the annual list of Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) — the world’s most widely used green building rating system.
County Council to Overhaul Construction Codes
Hawai‘i County is undertaking a phased overhaul of energy, building, electrical, plumbing and outdoor lighting codes to meet modern construction standards as required by state law.
Bill Proposes Banning Sale of Fossil Fuel Cars in 2030
An O‘ahu representative has introduced legislation that proposes prohibiting the purchase of new gas-run cars in an effort to meet Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative goals.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Jan. 24, 2020
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
HPD Mourns Loss of Brother, Sister in Blue
The death of two Honolulu police officers has brought a wave of sadness to all those who wear the uniform.
Catching a Car Thief
As the male driver exited the truck and walked into the convenience store, Officer Lunsford immediately recognized him as a 34-year-old with an outstanding warrant.
Hilo High Senior to Represent State at Youth Senate Program
A Hilo High School senior will be one of two teenagers to represent the state at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C., this March.
Public Safety’s New Alert System Requires Sign Up
All alerts that were on the Nixle Alert system will end Jan. 31.
DOH Forewarns Companies of New FDA Vaping Policies
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be taking action against companies that make, distribute or sell flavored cartridge or pod-based e-cigarettes.
High Surf Warning Extended to Friday
The National Weather Service has extended the high surf warning for west facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Kohala through Kona to Ka‘u Districts through Friday morning.
Vehicle Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Puna
An unidentified male pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in the Puna District.
VNP Expresses Appreciation to its Volunteers
the park and its nonprofit partners, the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, hosted a lunch and appreciation party for the volunteers.
Learn About Mauna Loa During Volcano Awareness Month
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will host an evening program in the park’s amphitheater on Jan. 29, 2020, from 6–7 p.m in honor of Volcano Awareness Month.
