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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023
A contemporary replica of a mahiole, or feather helmet worn by high-ranking Hawaiian chiefs, has been stolen from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawai‘i Island.
Due to prolonged dry conditions throughout windward areas, Hawai‘i County officials are urging residents who rely on water catchment systems to use their water wisely due to the dry weather and display courtesy when using public water spigot sites.
Hele-On will not operate any bus and paratransit services Jan. 22. All of the County’s Mass Transit Agency employees and contractors will be receiving Americans With Disabilities Act training that day to ensure compliance with the law and requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice. This training will occur every year for the next three years.
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Hawaiian helmet snatched from hotel in Volcanoes National Park
A contemporary replica of a mahiole, or feather helmet worn by high-ranking Hawaiian chiefs, has been stolen from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawai‘i Island.
The national park’s law enforcement officers are now asking the public to help identify two individuals suspected of stealing the cultural artwork, which was displayed in the lobby of the Volcano House Hotel.
Hawaiʻi County urges wise water use, courtesy at public spigots due to drought
Due to prolonged dry conditions throughout windward areas, Hawai‘i County officials are urging residents who rely on water catchment systems to use their water wisely due to the dry weather and display courtesy when using public water spigot sites.
Individuals seeking to refill their depleted personal catchment tanks have reported long wait times at some of the County’s water spigot sites, all of which are limited to gathering potable water.
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Hele-On bus, paratransit services to be temporarily unavailable because of training
Users of Hawai‘i County’s public transportation system will need to find alternate transportation one day this month because of employee training.
Hele-On will not operate any bus and paratransit services Jan. 22. All of the County’s Mass Transit Agency employees and contractors will be receiving Americans With Disabilities Act training that day to ensure compliance with the law and requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice. This training will occur every year for the next three years.
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