SPECIAL COVERAGE 
Military Training at Pohakuloa Could Elevate Sound Levels
To report concerns related to noise or training, community members can call the USAG-HI Noise Concern Line at (808) 656-3487.
Police Arrest, Charge Wanted Woman
Twenty-six-year-old wanted woman Leilani Torres of Hilo has been located.
Dengue Fever Outreach ‘On the Ground’ in Kona
Businesses, residents, and property managers will be provided with informational flyers and posters. In addition, outreach workers will have a limited support of sample mosquito repellent spray cans.
State Seeks to Modernize Payroll, Time, and Attendance
The State of Hawai’i has issued a request for proposals to modernize its payroll and time and attendance systems.
No New Cases Added to Dengue Count, Two ‘Potentially Infectious’
On Monday, the count rose by one with two listed by the Hawai’i Department of Health as “potentially infectious.” Two individuals remain on the list as “potentially infectious” on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Kaiali’i Kahele Named to Late Father’s Post
Kaiali’i Kahele resides in Hilo and will take office once the state senate qualifies him and administers the oath of office.
Hazardous Waste Collection Events Scheduled for March
The HHW collection events are held to provide an outlet for proper disposal of hazardous materials, including automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent lights, and pesticides.
Ige Joins Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future
The accord provides the governors with a platform of collaboration, learning, and leverage partnerships in energy and policy making.
Gabbard to Host Dengue-Related Roundtable Disscussions
Representative Tulsi Gabbard will host a series of roundtable events this week on Oahu.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 16-19
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Hawai‘i CC – Pālamanui to Host Grand Opening Celebration
Hawai‘i CC – Pālamanui, a branch campus of Hawai‘i Community College and part of the University of Hawai‘i system, opened its doors for classes in August 2015.
Military Convoys Scheduled to Travel Tuesday
Roadways in use during the convoys will include Akoni Pule Corridor, Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Waikoloa Road, Mamalahoa Highway, and the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
UH Community College System Receives Funds for Student Success Center
The Kresge Foundation has awarded $500,000 over a two-year period to the University of Hawai’i Community College System’s proposed Student Success Center.
President’s Day 2016: What’s Open/Closed?
It’s President’s Day. Click through to see what’s open and what’s closed.
Group Gathers for Hawai’i’s First Sea Level Rise Workshop
Hosted by the State Interagency Adaptation Committee, the workshop was held in recognition that Hawai’i could be not only the first, but also the most dramatically impacted by rising ocean levels.
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Justice Antonin Scalia
Flags will fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the United States, who passed away of apparent natural causes on Saturday.
Chinen Named to OYS Lead Role
For more than 25 years, Merton Chinen has worked at the Department of Human Services.
Gabbard: Ige’s Declaration ‘Recognition of Seriousness of Hawaiʻi Island Outbreak’
Representative Tulsi Gabbard sent out a statement late Friday, noting that Governor Ige’s proclamation “recognizes the important and urgency of the situation.”
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