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Continuous closure on H-1 eastbound for Salt Lake Rehabilitation resumes June 27
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users that three right lanes will be closed on the eastbound H-1 Freeway between the Kaimakani Street Overpass and the...

Continuous closure on H-1 eastbound for Salt Lake Rehabilitation resumes June 27
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users that three right lanes will be closed on the eastbound H-1 Freeway between the Kaimakani Street Overpass and the...

RBB Bancorp to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (the "Bank") and RBB Asset Management Company ("RAM"), collectively referred to herein as the "Company", today announced that it...

Barnwell Announces Third Adjournment of 2025 Annual Meeting Due to Ned Sherwood’s Continued Refusal to Submit Votes Solicited from Shareholders
HONOLULU, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: BRN) (“Barnwell” or the “Company”) today announced that its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which reconvened yesterday, has been adjourned to Wednesday,...

Highridge Costa Notches Three Wins at 2025 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Including Grand Award for L.A.'s Central Apartments
Awards of Merit Were Also Given for Kokua Hale and Pohukaina Commons in Honolulu GARDENA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Highridge Costa Development Company, a leading owner and developer of affordable housing, earned...

Nighttime pavement marker work in East Maui, Upcountry and North Kīhei
Posted on Jul 1, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of lane and shoulder closures during night work this week on Hāna Highway (Route 36), Haleakalā Highway...

Nighttime pavement marker work in East Maui, Upcountry and North Kīhei
Posted on Jul 1, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of lane and shoulder closures during night work this week on Hāna Highway (Route 36), Haleakalā Highway...

Attorney General Ford Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general on Wednesday, May 28, in suing the Trump administration to stop its illegal attempts to cut critical National Science...

Bridging Land and People: Creating Connections for a Better Tomorrow
Posted on Jul 1, 2025 in Main Photo courtesy: Ward Village A new elevated walkway was officially opened on May 22 on Ala Moana Boulevard. “From our perspective, this quintessential pedestrian bridge literally connects Kaka‘ako Mauka to Kaka‘ako...

SUN Bucks Supports Hawaiʻi Families
Posted on Jul 1, 2025 in Main Photo courtesy: USDA.gov/summer The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) is helping families provide nutritious food for their keiki through the 2025 SUN Bucks program. Eligible children are receiving $177 in...

Statewide hate crimes and bias incidents hotline now active in Clark, King, and Spokane counties
SEATTLE — Today Washington launches a hate crimes and bias incidents hotline pilot in three counties across the state. According to the FBI’s hate crimes statistics, Washington has been in the top five states with the most reported hate crimes...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Amends Intent-to-Veto List
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN AMENDS INTENT-TO-VETO LIST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today added SB 935, Relating to Government, to the...

Attorney General Brown wins court order blocking Trump administration’s dismantling of Health and Human Services
SEATTLE – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today, along with attorneys general from 19 states, secured a preliminary injunction halting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Amends Intent-to-Veto List
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN AMENDS INTENT-TO-VETO LIST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today added SB 935, Relating to Government, to the...

26 ZAZA THCA Flower Strains Unleashed: The Hemp Doctor’s Largest Drop Yet
MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hemp Doctor, America’s premier hemp and cannabinoid brand, introduces its largest THCA flower collection release with 26 indoor-grown unique strains handpicked for exceptional quality,...

WeSalute Celebrates 25 Years as Military & Veterans Benefits Pioneer with Exclusive Airline Partnerships Ahead of Independence Day
SAN ANTONIO, TX, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeSalute, the nation's leading service recognition platform, has continued its expansion of its exclusive airline discounts for its members who are U.S. active duty and military veterans, as the...

Attorney General Tong Wins Court Order Blocking Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Health and Human Services
Press Releases 07/01/2025 Attorney General Tong Wins Court Order Blocking Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Health and Human Services (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today secured a preliminary injunction halting Secretary...

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Sharing Personal Health Data with ICE
Press Releases 07/01/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Sharing Personal Health Data with ICE (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition filing a lawsuit challenging the U.S....

Talkdesk Travel and Hospitality Experience Clouds enable first-class, personalized service across the entire guest journey, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talkdesk®, Inc. today announced the launches of Talkdesk Travel Experience Cloud™ and Talkdesk Hospitality Experience Cloud™. These new customer experience (CX) solutions enable providers to...

Orion Group Holdings Awarded $100 Million in New Contracts
HOUSTON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced new Marine and Concrete awards for a total value of approximately $100 million....