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Congressman: Voting for Criminal Justice Reform

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act will expunge the records of those harmed by cannabis criminalization, create opportunities for all to participate in the legal cannabis industry and decriminalize cannabis at the federal level.
Apr 03, 2022 06:30 am
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Brush Fire Contained, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Reopened

The Hawai‘i Police Department reports the brush fire that occurred in South Kohala, Makai of Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway near the 68 mile marker burned approximately 2 acres but is now fully contained and that Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Mauna Kea Beach Drive are reopened at this time.
Apr 02, 2022 05:57 pm
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Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Voyages to Tahiti Pave Way for Next-Generation Voyagers

The Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia voyaging canoes are set to sail for Tahiti in the coming days after three postponements over the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 02, 2022 03:00 pm
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Earth Day Events Abound in April

A variety of free in-person and virtual activities throughout the month of April are taking place in honor of Earth Day 2022.
Apr 02, 2022 12:00 pm
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Puna Man Faces Extradition

Patrick James Richardson III, who was on parole for a 2018 state of New Mexico felony conviction for possession of deadly weapon by a prisoner, was arrested on an outstanding New Mexico parole warrant by officers with the Area I Criminal Investigation Section on March 30.
Apr 02, 2022 09:00 am
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Weekly Lane Closures: April 2-8

The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly lane closures for April 2-8. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Apr 02, 2022 06:30 am
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