January 10, 2013

DOT Meeting Rescheduled for January 16

The State Department of Transportation (DOT) has rescheduled its informational meeting to Wednesday, January 16. The location is at the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-3022 Kauhale Street, Pahoa. Originally scheduled for last month, this meeting's topic is the intersection improvements at Keaau-Pahoa Road and Old Government Road in Pahoa. Construction work is expected to last 12 months.



January 7, 2013

Plastic Bag Takes Effect January 17

A plastic bag ban affecting the Big Island goes into effect on January 17, 2013. Every supermarket and retail outlet will no longer provide customers with free plastic shopping bags. Please remember to bring your own recyclable bags.



December 28, 2012

Court Interpreter Certification Program

The Judiciary announced the 2013 court interpreter workshops offered by the Hawai'i State Judiciary Court Interpreter Certification Program ("Certification Program"). This once-a-year opportunity for individuals who speak English plus a second language is the first step required to becoming qualified as a court interpreter in the Hawai'i State Courts. All interested interpreters are encouraged to apply. Court Interpreters are independent contractors and earn $25 - $55 per hour at a minimum base of 2 hours a day. All interpreters must meet the following mandatory minimum requirements to become qualified to interpret in Hawai'i State Courts: