Funeral services for the late Officer Kaulike Kalama have been scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Bishop Memorial Chapel at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, 1887 Makuakāne Street. Public visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with services scheduled to start at 10:45 a.m. Due to the large number of person expected to attend public parking will be available at Kapālama Elementary School and the Bishop Museum beginning at 8:00 a.m. There will be complimentary bus shuttle service from the Kamehameha Schools’ bus terminal located at the corner of North School Street and Kapālama Avenue to the Bishop Memorial Chapel. No public parking will be allowed on campus. Beginning at approximately 12:45 p.m., there will be rolling road closures from the Kamehameha Schools campus to the HPD headquarters at 801 South Beretania Street for the funeral motorcade. The motorcade route will travel on the H-1 Freeway and through Downtown before stopping in front of the headquarters at approximately 1:30 p.m. for the final roll call and salute. The public is invited to attend the roll call ceremony. Free public parking is available in the Frank F. Fasi Memorial Parking Garage. #KaulikeKalama #HonoluluPoliceOfficer #HPD

The Hawai‘i State Senate is launching a pilot program to provide a live stream on YouTube of hearings and floor sessions. This year, for the first time, all hearings of the Committee on Technology are being live streamed and archived on the Hawaii Senate YouTube page, with the goal of providing additional committees in future years. And yesterday for the first time, the Senate floor session was streamed live on YouTube for the third reading crossover bill debates. Chair of the Technology Committee Jarrett Keohokalole (D-Kailua, Kaneohe) announced the new service with a YouTube video and said, “Technology is making it easier than ever to participate in the legislative process. Now everyone across the state can watch our committee hearings live or later whenever it’s convenient. We accept public testimony online, so you can participate from Kaneohe or a neighbor island without coming to the Capitol.” Meanwhile, all Senate hearing and floor session videos have been and continue to be archived, unedited, at this page: http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13 In addition, ‘Ōlelo Community Media continues to produce broadcast-quality telecasts of selected hearings during session, and televises them live on ‘Ōlelo 49 and ‘Ōlelo 53. They are also available on neighbor island cable access networks, and online at https://olelo.org/tune-in/. The updated ‘Ōlelo broadcast schedule of upcoming hearings is posted at: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/broadcasts.aspx #HawaiiSenateYouTube #HawaiiSenate #JarrettKeohokalole #OleloCommunityMedia

The Hawai'i State Senate passed two bills on third reading that are part of the 2020 joint legislative package to provide real economic benefits for Hawai‘i’s working-class families and individuals. The bills aim to develop leasehold housing and provide tax exemptions for developers to build market price homes, to fund infrastructure development near rail stations in West O'ahu and on the neighbor islands, and to establish the School Facilities Agency to be responsible for all public school development, planning, and construction. They are: Senate Bill 3104, Senate Draft 2, relating to Land Development. It establishes a residential leasehold program within the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC). It exempts from the definition of public lands, lands set aside by the Governor or leased by any state department or agency to the HHFDC, for the primary purposes of developing affordable housing. It requires the HHFDC to submit a report to the Legislature that identifies all state lands that may be developed for multi-unit dwellings. It requires the HHFDC to submit a report to the Legislature that addresses various housing concerns, including the steps necessary to end the State’s housing shortage. It authorizes the issuance of $275 million in general obligation bonds, with proceeds used for the establishment of infrastructure to support the development of housing. It appropriates $500,000 for 3 full-time equivalent project manager positions. It authorizes a person to petition the appropriate county land use decision-making authority, rather than the Land Use Commission, for a change in the boundary of a district involving land areas between 15 acres and 25 acres where the majority of the development will be for affordable housing. It authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to delegate the responsibility of historic preservation project reviews to the impacted county. It establishes the Office of the Housing Advocate, and removes the existing statutory cap on the amount of conveyance tax revenues that are deposited into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. Senate Bill 3103, Senate Draft 2, relating to a School Facilities Agency. It establishes the agency to be responsible for all public school development, planning, and construction, related to capital improvement projects assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education, places management of school impact fees with the agency, and appropriates funds. #Housing #Education #JointLegislativePackage #Rail #SB3104 #SB3103 #ThirdReading

As we near the spring season it marks the beginning of the annual Hawai‘i Big Tree Competition. The Big Tree Competition is sponsored by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and nonprofit organization American Forests. This competition aims to spotlight the largest trees of native species recognized in the registry, as well as raise awareness about the importance of healthy trees and forests. This year, the National Register of Big Trees represents 679 species across 45 states and the District of Columbia. Currently, the American Forests database identifies 21 tree species for the State of Hawai‘i, 13 of which are endemic to the islands. While we continue to find new champions for the database yearly, we still have not crowned a champion for every recognized tree. The community is invited to find new champion trees for undiscovered species as well as existing species. Three elusive trees­– the A’e, Kokiʻo ʻula, and Wauke­–have yet to be crowned in the Hawai‘i Big Tree Competition. If nominated, one of these trees will likely be crowned a National Champion. To replace a current champion, the challenger tree must have more total points. Points are calculated using trunk circumference, height, and crown spread measurements. Total Points = Trunk Circumference (inches) + Height (feet) + ¼ Average Crown Spread (feet). To nominate a tree, contact the Hawai‘i Big Tree Coordinator Brayden Aki at 808-587-0164 or email: fw.adm1.ekahi.intern@hawaii.gov and provide the tree height, trunk circumference, and average crown spread, in addition to the tree’s specific location (GPS coordinates are appreciated). For more on the Hawai’i Big Tree Program: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/info/big-tree/ For more on the National Big Tree Program: https://www.americanforests.org/get-involved/americas-biggest-trees/champion-trees-national-register/ #DLNR #HawaiiBigTree #Forestry #HawaiiForestry #DOFAW #AmericanForest DLNR News Release: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/02/28/nr20-029/

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. --- KAUMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) --- 1) HANAPEPE (24-HOUR CLOSURE) The Hanapepe River Bridge on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) between Puolo Road and Iona Road will be closed, and traffic will be shifted to the adjacent temporary bridge over a 24-hour period, 7 days a week. Speed limit is reduced to 25 mph. --- KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTES 56/560) --- 1) ANAHOLA (NIGHT WORK) Closure of single lane at a time on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 15 and 16, Koolau Road to Papaa Road, on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for pavement reconstruction work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) HANALEI Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at mile marker 1 (the hill approaching Hanalei bridge). The single lane closure, with Hanalei-bound and Princeville-bound traffic alternating in the remaining open lane, will take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and between the hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. HDOT recommends motorists plan for delays and check traffic conditions before they get on the road. Camera views of Kuhio Highway at Hanalei Hill can be viewed at http://goakamai.org/icx/pages/cameras.aspx by selecting ‘Kauai – Kuhio Hwy’ from the dropdown field. 3) KILAUEA Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction between Wailapa Road and Kuhio Highway, on Monday, March 9, through Thursday, March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for tree trimming work. 4) LIHUE (NIGHT WORK) Roving closure along both lanes on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction between the intersection of Kuhio Highway and Eha Street on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for sewer line inspection work. #Kauai #DOT #Transportation #RoadWork #LaneClosures #Hawaii

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. --- HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 36/360) --- 1) HAIKU (24-HOUR WORK) Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 360) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Papaaea Road on Saturday, March 7, through Friday, March 13, over a 24-hour period, for retaining wall work. 2) KAHULUI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of one direction at a time of Hana Highway (Route 36) between Kaahumanu Avenue and Dairy Road on Monday evening, March 9, through Saturday morning, March 14, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for paving work. Alternating traffic control (contraflow) of open lanes will allow single lane traffic in both directions. --- HONOAPIILANI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 30) --- 1) LAHAINA Left lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between Lahainaluna Road and Aholo Road on Tuesday, March 10, through Thursday, March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. 2) KAPALUA Closure of single lane at a time on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions in the vicinity of Mile Marker 32, between Honolua Bay Scenic Lookout and Honolua Bay Trailhead on Wednesday, March 11, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming and tree removal. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) OLOWALU Lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the eastbound direction between Maui Paintball and Olowalu Village Road on Tuesday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming and tree removal.\ #Hana #KalaniEnglish #RozBaker #GilKeithAgaran #DOT #Transportation #RoadWork #LaneClosures #Maui

State of Hawai'i Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, has named Luke P. Meyers, former executive officer for Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), as the new administrator for HI-EMA effective March 15, 2020. Former administrator, Tom L. Travis, announced his resignation in January and will remain on staff to provide continuity assistance until March 31, 2020. “Tom came in as the HI-EMA administrator at a critical point for our state and he did an amazing job in a very short time,” said Hara. “Tom restored confidence following successful responses to disasters in 2018.” In 2018, Travis led HI-EMA in the face of historic rains that swept over the counties of Kaua'i and East Oʻahu causing severe flooding and mudslides. Kīlauea erupted with lava flows that resulted in the devastation of over 700 homes. During the same year the state also responded to Tropical Cyclones Lane and Olivia. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Hawai'i and keep them safe,” said Travis. “I am certain I leave the well-being of our islands in more than capable hands.” As HI-EMA’s Executive Officer, Meyers was responsible for administrative management, fiscal monitoring, legislative coordination, and disaster mitigation, as well as many other duties. “Luke’s emergency management education, prior emergency management positions and experience gained as HI-EMA’s executive officer definitely prepared him for the challenging role as the administrator for HI-EMA,” said Hara. Meyers’ professional experience includes several federal, state, local, and non-profit entities, including: the U.S. Geological Survey Pacific Islands Water Science, American Red Cross Mt. Rainier Chapter, FEMA Region X, Pierce County Department of Emergency Management, City of Bellevue as City Emergency Manager and City of Seattle as a Strategic Advisor. He has also served as a City Council member for the City of Edgewood, and a Board Member of the Mt. View-Edgewood Water Company. “I am honored to have this opportunity to lead the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency,” Meyers said. “There is a solid team in place and Tom has established a strong foundation for our State Emergency Management Program. I look forward to strengthening the resilience and disaster preparedness for Hawai'i.” #LukeMeyers #KennethHara #TomTravis #HIEMA #HawaiiEmergencyManagementAgency #DisasterMitagation #HawaiiSenate

View public art collection, meet lawmakers, tour historic building at 12th annual event The public is invited to attend the 12th annual Art at the Capitol on Friday, April 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the State Capitol.  At this festive and free event, visitors are welcome to view art works by local artists that are displayed in the offices of the Legislature. The theme this year, “Art IN the Capitol: Up Close and Personal,” reflects on the use of portraits in the public art collection including the official portraits of prior governors now hanging in the Governor's Ceremonial Office. Also on display will be an amateur art exhibit featuring self-portraits created by State Legislators and their staff members. Art at the Capitol begins with the opening program at 4:30 p.m. in conference room 329 that includes an introduction of artists and special guests. Self-guided tours start at 5 p.m. and the galleries of the Senate and House will be open to view videos from previous events. Throughout the evening, music will be performed by the Hawai‘i Youth Symphony. The program ends at 7 p.m., however the public is invited to continue the celebration of local art and music just across the street at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, which will be open until 9 p.m. and other events in downtown Honolulu. Art at the Capitol was developed as an extension of the “Art in Public Places” program managed by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. For updates, photos and videos of previous Art at the Capitol events: www.facebook.com/artatthecapitolhawaii http://www.youtube.com/ArtAtTheCapitolHI #ArtAtTheCapitol #HILeg2020 #HawaiiSenate #HawaiiHouseofRepresentatives #BrianTaniguchi #ArtINTheCapitol #FindingExpressions

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) AIEA TO HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Middle Street overpass on Friday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. 2) EWA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Kualakai Parkway underpass and Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 3) HONOLULU Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Piikoi Street onramp and the Punahou Street overpass on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., for signage work. 4) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. The speed limit in this area is reduced to 40 mph during closure hours. 5) HONOLULU Left lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the H-1/H-2 Split and Managers Drive overpass on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for guardrail repairs. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 7) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Middle Street and Kalanianaole Highway on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. 8) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Middle Street offramp (Exit 19A) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Wednesday, March 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for sign and guardrail work. 9) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Piikoi Street and the Punahou Street overpass on Monday night, March 9, through Tuesday morning, March 10, from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., for concrete barrier work. 10) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1A) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to Wakea Street offramp as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 11) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1A) and the Wakea Street onramp on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex, Phase 2 project. Eastbound motorists will be directed to Kalaeloa Boulevard as an alternate route. Closure will only occur if the westbound lanes are open. 12) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Makakilo Drive overpass and the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1) on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to Makakilo/Kapolei/Kalaeloa offramp (Exit 2) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 13) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) and the Makakilo Drive overpass, on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 14) PEARL CITY Left lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of Kaahumanu Street overpass on Tuesday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 15) PEARL HARBOR (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA Roving lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Halawa Interchange on Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. 2) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and Ahua Street overpass on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for road improvements. 3) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and Middle Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. 4) MOANALUA Left lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Funston Road overpass and the Middle Street overpass on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for lighting improvements. 5) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., for lighting improvements. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) KANEOHE (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Harano Tunnels on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for pavement marking installations. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) KAPOLEI Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions in the vicinity of Kalaeloa Boulevard on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) NANAKULI Lanes shifted on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in the eastbound direction between Kunia Road and the H-1 Freeway on Monday, March 9, through Thursday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for HECO work. 3) NANAKULI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Laaloa Street and the H-1 Freeway on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for signage work. 4) NANAKULI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Waiomea Street and Laaloa Street on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for signage work. 5) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Ala Akau Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for lighting work. 6) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder lane will be closed over a 24-hour period. Two travel lanes are open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction. 7) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions between Moua Street and Makua Valley Road on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for overhead utility work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 8) WAIPAHU TO PEARL CITY (HART JURISDICTION) Farrington Highway (Route 7101) between Kahi Mohala and Waipahu High School is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes will be closed as needed on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) between Kunia Road and the H-1 Freeway Overpass (near Leeward Community College), on Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Left lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Haiku Road on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for landscaping work. 2) KANEOHE Roving closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for litter and graffiti removal. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) HAWAII KAI Lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Hanauma Bay Road on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for grass trimming. 2) KAILUA Lane closure of Kalanianaole Highway in both directions between Keolu Drive and Kailua Road on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for signage work. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALAWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and the vicinity of Sam’s Club by Acacia Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the eastbound direction between Ford Island Bridge and Salt Lake Boulevard on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HALAWA TO JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and Center Drive is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes may be closed as needed on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard, on Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, 24 hours a day. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HALEIWA (WEEKEND CLOSURE) Right turn closed on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the southbound direction onto Kaukonahua Road on Sunday, March 8, from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., for the Pineapple Sprint Road Race. Flaggers will be onsite to assist with traffic control. 4) HAUULA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Puhuli Street on Monday, March 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pole repairs. Traffic will be contraflowed. 5) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the eastbound direction between Center Drive and Nimitz Highway on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) One lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Middle Street and Puuhale Road, for The Rail project. On Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.On Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 7) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Kaonohi Street and Lehua Avenue on Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 8) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Marconi Road on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. Traffic will be contraflowed. 9) KANEOHE Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the Kailua-bound direction in the vicinity of the Pali Highway on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for electrical work. 10) LAIE Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Naniloa Loop on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pole replacements. Traffic will be contraflowed. 11) PEARL CITY Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 12) PUPUKEA Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction between Pupukea Road and Kapuhi Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for HECO work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 13) PUPUKEA Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Kaunala Street on Tuesday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for HECO work. 14) WAIKANE TO AHUIMANU Alternating lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Waikane Valley Road and Ahuimanu Road on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sign removal. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Richards Street and Awa Street is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between River Street and Richards Street over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions in the vicinity of Valkenburgh Street on Monday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 10, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Elliott Street and Sand Island Access Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes closed in the eastbound direction between Elliott Street and Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. and from Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lanes closed in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, from 8 :30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Waiakamilo Road and River Street on Tuesday, March 10, through Wednesday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Valkenburgh Street and Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between the H-1 Freeway/Middle Street/Dillingham Boulevard offramp (Exit 18B) and Middle Street on Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 7) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Puuhale Road and Alakawa Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., for sewer work. 8) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Awa Street and Halekauwila Street is a City Maintained State Highway Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the northbound direction between Waokanaka Street and Kamehameha Highway on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for electrical and resurfacing work. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 2) NUUANU Lane closures on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, for construction activities. Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 3) NUUANU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Pali Highway in the southbound direction between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Sunday night, March 8, through Monday morning, March 9, from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., for rock shed work. 4) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Pali Highway in both directions between Nuuanu Pali Drive and Auloa Road on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for rock shed and resurfacing work. 5) NUUANU Lane closure on Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction between Pulelehua Street and Waokanaka Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for the Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 6) NUUANU Roving closure on Pali Highway in the Kailua-bound direction in the vicinity of Dowsett Avenue on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 7) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, for construction activities. Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 8) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions in the vicinity of Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, for median and electrical work. Lane will be closed in the southbound direction rom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Lane will be closed in the northbound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.Lanes will be closed in both directions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 9) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction between Vineyard Boulevard and Puiwa Road on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 10) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between South School Street and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for signage work. --- ALA MOANA BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the westbound direction between Coral Street and Channel Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility installations. --- KALAELOA BOULEVARD --- 1) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Kalaeloa Boulevard in the northbound direction between Kapolei Parkway and Farrington Highway on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be detoured to Kapolei Parkway. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ --- VINEYARD BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Vineyard Boulevard in both directions between Palama Street and Lusitania Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kualakai Parkway between Farrington Highway and Keahumoa Parkway is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Keahumoa Parkway and Farrington Highway on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the rail. One through lane is to remain open. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- FORT BARRETTE ROAD --- 1) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Four lane closures on Fort Barrette Road one direction at a time at the Farrington Highway intersection on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for resurfacing work. Traffic will be let through by the remaining open lane. --- FORT WEAVER ROAD (ROUTE 76) --- 1) EWA Lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in both directions in the vicinity of Farrington Highway on Monday, March 9, through Thursday, March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge maintenance. --- JARRETT WHITE ROAD --- 1) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Roving closure on Jarrett White Road in both directions between Tripler Hospital and Puuloa Road on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. ---PUULOA ROAD --- 1) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closures on Puuloa Road/Jarrett White Road in both directions between Nimitz Highway and Tripler Hospital on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting, maintenance and restriping work. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure and traffic shift on Aolele Street in both directions between Nimitz Highway and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Monday night, March 9, through Friday morning, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KAUA STREET --- 1) MOANALUA Lane closure on Kaua Street in the westbound direction between Funston Road and Middle Street on Thursday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. --- LILIHA STREET --- 1) KALIHI (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Liliha Street in both directions in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for maintenance work. --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (NIGHT WORK) Roving closure on Middle Street in both directions in the vicinity of Kamehameha Highway on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting maintenance work. --- UALENA STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Ualena Street in both directions between Ohohia Street and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, March 8, through Friday morning, March 13, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. There will be no street parking along the travel lanes and the sidewalk will be closed. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- AOLEWA PLACE --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane shift on Aolewa Place at the intersection of Aolele Street on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 #DOT #Transportation #RoadWork #LaneClosures #Hawaii #Oahu

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. --- KANOELEHUA AVENUE/VOLCANO ROAD (ROUTE 11) --- 1) PUNA Closure of single lane at a time on Volcano Road (Route 11) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 18 and 21, Mauna Loa Road to Kahaualea Road, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) --- 1) KAU The Ninole and Hilea Stream Bridges on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in the vicinity of Punaluu Black Sand Beach (Ninole Loop Rd.) are closed for bridge reconstruction work. Traffic will be detoured through the adjacent temporary bypass bridges for the duration of remaining construction operations. 2) KAU Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 57 and 60, Ninole Bridge to Honuapo Bridge, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) KAU Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 86 and 88, Old Mamalahoa Highway to Lani Kona Road, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 190) --- 1) SOUTH KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 14 and 17, Daniel K. Inouye Highway to mile marker 17, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- KUAKINI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) --- 1) NORTH KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Kuakini Highway (Route 11) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 114 and 118, Old Mamalahoa Highway to Akoni Drive, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) --- 1) HONOMU Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 11 and 13, Sugar Mill Road to Honomu Road, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) PAAUILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 35 and 39, East Paauilo Bridge to Kalopa Bridge, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for guardrail work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) PAAUILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 35 and 37, Antone De Luz Road to Kalopa Road, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 4) PAAUILO 24-hour closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions in the vicinity of mile marker 38, Kaumoali Bridge, for guardrail installation work. Traffic flow in both directions will be directed with the use of temporary traffic signals. --- AKONI PULE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 270) --- 1) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Kawaihae Road/Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions in the vicinity of Halaula-Maulili Road, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for installation of waterlines. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Kawaihae Road/Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 26 and 27, Walaohia Bridge to Waikama Road, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for tree trimming work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Kawaihae Road/Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions in the vicinity of mile markers 27 and 29, Makapala Road to Pololu Valley lookout, on Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for tree trimming work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). #DOT #Transportation #RoadWork #LaneClosures #Hawaii

Event organizers for the 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts & Culture or FESTPAC announced today it will postpone the international event due to growing global concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. Hawaiʻi was to host FESTPAC 2020 for eleven days in June 2020. FESTPAC organizers stressed the priority of health and safety for Hawaiʻi residents and for all festival participants, and will continue to monitor developments surrounding COVID-19. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi. In 2016, Guam hosted the 12th FESTPAC, which drew a reported 90,000 visitors. Hawaiʻi will remain the host for the 13th FESTPAC; however, rescheduled dates will be forthcoming. In the meantime, the FESTPAC Commission will continue its work planning for the historic occasion. “FESTPAC planning will continue in order to ensure that Hawaiʻi is prepared to be an outstanding host to our Pacific Island cousins and all who participate in this life-changing event,” said Senator J. Kalani English, FESTPAC Hawaiʻi Chairman. “We want to thank all of our sponsors, supporters, and all those who have expressed interest in helping with FESTPAC Hawaiʻi. Their assistance and ongoing support are critically important because even with this postponement, the festival will come sooner than we think.” FESTPAC is a traveling festival hosted every four years by a different nation in the Pacific. It was started by the Pacific Community as a means to stem erosion of traditional cultural practices by sharing and exchanging culture at each festival. The first South Pacific Arts Festival was held in Fiji in 1972, and the name and participating nations have evolved into the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture we know today. Only one festival has been postponed since its inception – the 1984 festival slated for New Caledonia was postponed one year and relocated to French Polynesia due to political unrest. Updates for FESTPAC Hawaiʻi will be posted at www.festpachawaii.org. #FESTPAC #FESTPAC2020 #HILeg2020

As a mark of respect for the late Honolulu Police Officer Kaulike Kalama, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard on Saturday, Mar. 7 – the day of Officer Kalama’s memorial services. Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. Kalama was killed in the line of duty, responding to a stabbing at a home in Diamond Head on Jan. 19. He was a 9-year veteran of the Honolulu Police Department, assigned to District 7 (East Honolulu). #KaulikeKalama #HonoluluPoliceOfficer #HPD #HawaiiSenate #NeverForgotten