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Blessing and art dedication at Keahuolu Courthouse
MEDIA RELEASE The recently opened Keahuolu Courthouse in West Hawaiʻi was formally blessed and the artwork dedicated Tuesday morning (Oct 1) under sunny Kona skies before 300 people. The courthouse,...
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Kealakehe green waste site closed today (Oct 3) from 8 a.m. due to equipment...
MEDIA RELEASE The Kealakehe (Kona) Transfer Station’s green waste site only is closed today, October 3, 2019, due to equipment issues. The facility is expected to reopen as regularly scheduled...
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REAL ID enforcement begins in a year for travel
MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Driver’s License Gold Star By now, you may have heard the term “REAL ID” and how you will need one to travel. But in case you haven’t, here is a quick backstory. Congress passed...
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How to do business with FEMA
MEDIA RELEASE Business owners interested in working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are invited to attend upcoming “Industry Day” events in Hilo and Kailua-Kona. The events,...
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2019 Jurist of the Year and Judiciary Employees Honored
MEDIA RELEASE HONOLULU – First Circuit Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang was presented with the 2019 Jurist of the Year Award by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, at the Hawaii State Judiciary’s...
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Greener Hawaii and Hawaii Island Sierra Club urge vote for Council Bill 101
MEDIA RELEASE A joint press release of Greener Hawaii and Hawaii Island Sierra Club There will be less worry about the health of the island and its people, children, pets and wildlife if Rebecca...
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County to host island-wide public updates for the General Plan
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawai‘i County Department of Planning will host events around Hawai‘i Island through October to solicit public feedback on proposed updates to the General Plan before the comment...
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State Legacy Land Conservation Commission recommends grants for Ala Kahakai...
MEDIA RELEASE Kaunāmano covers five undeveloped parcels of 1,363 acres between Nāʻālehu and Honu‘apo. (Honolulu) – The Legacy Land Conservation Commission has prioritized applications to protect...
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Governor Ige nominates three to BLNR
MEDIA RELEASE Christopher YuenWesely “Kaiwi” YoonVernon Char HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today announced three nominations for the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR). All three nominations...
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Flags to fly at half-staff in memory of U. S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings
MEDIA RELEASE Representative Elijah E. Cummings HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag...
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Foreign aid to resume for Central American countries to address illegal...
MEDIA RELEASE WASHINGTON – At a press conference in San Salvador today following a Central American Regional Ministerial meeting, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan announced the...
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SpeakOut Sessions on Energy Code Amendments planned for Hilo and Kona
MEDIA RELEASE DPW is holding facilitated SpeakOut sessions on Oct. 28 & 29 to seek input from design and construction professionals on proposed amendments to the energy code. Design and...
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Third Circuit Court upholds Land Board’s decision on illegal lava boat tours
MEDIA RELEASE (Hilo) – Administrative fines totaling $48,500 have been affirmed by Circuit Judge Greg K. Nakamura in a Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) decision against illegal commercial...
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‘Coffee with a Cop’ events for Nov-Dec, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE Police have scheduled “Coffee with a Cop” events in the upcoming months of November and December: On (November 6) “Coffee with a Cop” at the Kona library (75-138 Hualalai Rd.) 9:00...
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Emergency relief period extended for homelessness
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HONOLULU – In his capacity as acting governor, Lt. Gov. Joshua Green issued a sixth supplementary proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for...
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Governor Ige travels to Japan for enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige will be attending Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony and related events in Japan this week. The governor is one of seven...
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Women’s Legislative Caucus Opens Lactation Room at 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...
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House Passes Rep. Gabbard’s Bill to address America’s Nursing Needs
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...
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FCC warns the public of scam Emergency Broadband Benefit website
MEDIA RELEASE Website Falsely Offers Enrollment in the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit and Collects Consumers’ Personal Information WASHINGTON, August 27, 2021—The FCC recently became aware of a...
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Zonta Club of Hilo Hosts Zoom Presentation on the Legislature’s Public Access...
MEDIA RELEASE Learn how to have a say in which bills become law! On September 23, 2021 at 6 p.m., the Zonta Club of Hilo hosts a free Zoom meeting on the Hawaii Public Access Room. Ever wonder how...
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