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New Ocean View Transfer Station to Open Aug. 17
The new Ocean View Convenience Center (transfer station) will open on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Invasive Species Laws Will Allow Private Property Access
The Hawaii Invasive Species Council is in the process of defining a list of “invasive species” which will allow the council to delegate private property access.
HPD Arrests Kamuela Man in Connection With Burglary Investigation
Kyle Lusardi, 26, of Kamuela, was arrested and transported to the South Kohala Police Station as officers continued the investigation.
MISSING: Natalie Wright, 14, Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 14-year-old female who was reported as a runaway and was last seen in the Hilo area on July 1, 2019.
Maunakea Observatories Plan to Resume Operations
Activists agreed to allow all existing observatory employees, including astronomers, to access Maunakea using the Old Saddle Road and a section of unpaved lava.
Rat Lungworm Support Group to Meet Aug. 14
The Rat Lungworm Support Group will meet at the Kea‘au Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Invasive Fish Swarm Kaua‘i North Shore
Thousands of black-chin tilapia have invaded near-shore waters in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kaua‘i.
Hawai‘i Island Weekend Lane Closures: Aug. 9–11
The state of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures for the weekend of Aug. 9 through 11, 2019.
HDOT Restriping Update for Route 130
The striping will add a permanent Pāhoa-bound lane to Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road between Shower Drive and Kaloli Drive and is expected to be completed in late August.
Senate Democrats Urge Mnuchin Not to Cut Capital Gains Taxes
In their letter, the Senators argued that cutting the capital gains taxes for the wealthy would defy longstanding Treasury Department and Justice Department policies.
Speaker Saiki Named President-Elect of NCSL
The bipartisan organization serves the nation’s 7,383 state lawmakers and more than 20,000 legislative staff at the annual Legislative Summit in Nashville, Tenn.
Supporters Join Live, Worldwide Jam for Maunakea
Mauna Kea protectors are using social media to bring people across the world together in song, creating a moment where everyone can join in paying tribute.
Gov. Ige Names New Director of Budget & Finance
Gov. David Ige has appointed Neal Miyahira as director of the Department of Budget and Finance.
Senators Send Letter to EPA on Chlorpyrifos
In the letter, the senators ask the EPA to reverse its decision and place a ban on chlorpyrifos immediately in the interest of protecting public health.
UH West Oʻahu Expands Programs For All Islands
With the new degree programs, the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media and the Bachelor of Science in Natural Science, UH West Oʻahu will have eight degree programs paired with concentrations in 43 disciplines.
Puna District Crime Report: July 2019
The HPD’s Puna Community Police responded to 17 assaults, 28 burglaries, 62 thefts, 15 vehicle break-ins, 17 vehicle thefts and two robberies.
Gov. Ige Extends Homelessness Disaster Emergency
The emergency proclamation helps accelerate the completion of housing projects for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness.
DOH to Hold Stop Flu at School Program
DOH will hold flu vaccination clinics in 185 public schools statewide from Oct. 14 through Nov. 27, 2019
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Big Island
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 10:15 p.m. if heavy rain persists.
