Posted on October 30, 2019. Tags: hvnp
MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Due to loss of parking capacity from seismic activity in 2018, and in anticipation of heavy visitation during the upcoming holiday season, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will add 20 new parking stalls to the overflow parking lot east of KÄ«lauea Visitor Center. Construction on the new gravel lot begins […]
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Posted on October 29, 2019. Tags: coh
MEDIA RELEASE Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole Park in Hilo will be temporarily closed from October 30, 2019 to November 29, 2019 for clearing and maintenance of overgrown foliage, bushes, tall weeds and non-native trees near the shoreline. The park will be open on the weekends […]
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Posted on October 29, 2019. Tags: dlnr, dofaw
MEDIA RELEASE (Honolulu)-The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announces the opening of the 2019-2020 Game Bird Hunting Season on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The fall game bird hunting season will run through Sunday, January 25, 2020. A valid hunting license and a game bird stamp are required for all game bird hunting on public […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: dui stats, police
MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 21, 2019, through October 27, 2019, Hawai`i Island Police arrested thirteen (13) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: uh
MEDIA RELEASE HawaiÊ»i continues to make progress toward its goal of having 55 percent of working age adults (ages 25-64) with a two-or four-year college degree by the year 2025 to meet the state’s workforce needs of the future. The current percent of college degree holders in HawaiÊ»i is 46.3 percent, up 1.4 percent from 2017. The 55 by […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: nurshing
MEDIA RELEASE Washington, DC—Monday (Oct 28), the House passed H.R.728, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14) who are co-chairs of Congressional Nursing Caucus. The bill would reauthorize federal funding for the nursing workforce and education programs to help grow and […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: state capitol
MEDIA RELEASE Women’s Legislative Caucus Co-Convener (from left) Senators Laura H. Thielen and Rosalyn H. Baker, and Representatives Lauren Matsumoto and Linda Ichiyama inside the new Lactation Room.Women’s Legislative Caucus members celebrate the blessing and opening of the new Lactation Room at the State Capitol. (From left) Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Rep. Lauren Matsumoto, Sen. Laura […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: military, pta
MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday (29 Oct.) there will be several military convoys traveling from Kawaihae to PTA between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Additionally, on 31 Oct. at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., there will be additional convoys traveling from Kawaihae to PTA. Convoy leadership are reminded to pay close attention to backlogs of Hawaii motorists […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019.
MEDIA RELEASE The County of HawaiÊ»i Department of Environmental Management’s Derelict and Abandoned Vehicle Section announces its year-round Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program, beginning on November 1, 2019. This Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program will assist registered vehicle owners with properly and legally disposing of unwanted vehicles, thereby reducing the number of derelict and abandoned vehicles discarded […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: elections, honolulu, oahu
MEDIA RELEASE Pearl City, October 28, 2019: The Hawaii State Elections Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at State Office Tower, 235 South Beretania Street, Room 203, Honolulu. The Office of Elections will provide the commission with a status of operations update and the public will be provided the opportunity […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: dws, waimea
MEDIA RELEASE AFFECTED AREA: WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I The Department of Water Supply will be working on MÄmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) between Nohomalu Place and White Road (approximately between mile markers 53 and 54) on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, and Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for the purpose of installing […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: fuel
MEDIA RELEASE (October 28, 2019) – Hawaii gas prices have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.85/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 stations. Gas prices in Hawaii are 6.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, yet stand 19.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: police, warrants
MEDIA RELEASE Kelvin “Monster†Udac The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is requesting assistance in locating Kelvin “Monster†Udac, a 39- year-old male known to frequent the Kaʻū area. He is wanted on numerous outstanding bench warrants. Udac is described as being 5-feet-5-inches, 175 pounds & has many visible tattoos on his entire body. […]
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Posted on October 28, 2019. Tags: west hawaii
MEDIA RELEASE AstroDay returns to West HawaiÊ»i in November, hosted by Kealakehe High School in conjunction with their 9th Annual Hawaii Island Robotics Expo and Showcase (HI-RES) on Sunday, November 3 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Observatories from Maunakea and Haleakala will be represented, as well as other technology, education, and cultural organizations. Highlights […]
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