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U.S. Sen. Schatz pushes for Indigenous Peoples’ Day to become federal holiday

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, said in a statement issued today that Indigenous Peoples’ Day should be designated as a federal public holiday.

Big Island Now poll No. 26: What do you bring to a Labor Day cookout?

Today marks Labor Day — the official end of summer, the end of wearing white and the start of the new school year.

Hawai‘i leaders commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Today, the nation celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy to fighting for equality.

Most Fed Offices Closed Dec. 5 for National Day of Mourning

To honor the passing of the country’s 41st president, George H.W. Bush, Wednesday, Dec. 5, has been designated a National Day of Mourning by Executive Order.