Gateway in-street signs remind drivers that state law requires vehicles to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that gateway in-street signs are being installed in both directions on Pali Highway at the Wood Street crosswalk between 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The Pali Highway and Wood Street crosswalk was the location of the fatal collision that claimed the life of a Nuuanu resident on Oct. 10, 2018. Ed Sniffen, Hawaii Department of Transportation Deputy Director for Highways said: “The safest transportation systems separate motorists from bicyclists and pedestrians to minimize the potential for human error, which is the cause of over 90 percent of fatal crashes. We are working towards this end, and it will take time and money. “While we improve the facilities that we have, we are always looking for solutions that can be implemented quickly to bring safety improvements. The gateway concept is one that the State of Michigan has found to be efficient and effective to protect pedestrians. The gateway in-street treatment consists of two signs posted on both sides of the road alerting drivers to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. These signs will be accompanied with yellow delineators in between each travel lane to draw attention to the crosswalk. Gateway in-street treatments have been shown to increase yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks in Michigan and to encourage drivers to slow down at crosswalks where they are installed. A conceptual image of the treatment can be seen here. HDOT will also be piloting this pedestrian safety measure at the first and last unsignalized crosswalks on Pali Highway. Should the gateway in-street treatment prove effective, additional treatments will be added to unsignalized crosswalks on state routes as a supplement to ongoing highway safety initiatives. Sniffen added, “Engineering has a place in building safer roads, but we can all do our part. I personally want to ask all road users to look out for one another and hope that these signs will remind motorists of their responsibilities. When you get behind the wheel of your car, you are driving a multi-ton machine that can seriously hurt or kill people. Please remember this and drive responsibly.” HDOT reminds the public that the speed limit on Pali Highway from Waokanaka Street to the H-1/Punchbowl Street offramp is 35 mph as this major thoroughfare goes through a residential neighborhood. As of Oct. 18, 2018, there have been 95 traffic related fatalities in Hawaii, of which 33 were pedestrians. A link to the traffic fatality statistics can be found by clicking here.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is advising health care organizations statewide to prepare for the Jan. 1, 2019 effective date of the “Our Care, Our Choice Act” which allows adult residents with a medically confirmed terminal disease and less than six months to live the choice to obtain a prescription for medication to end their life. The DOH, guided by an advisory group, is working with the community to establish a process which assures the patient experience is optimal and that patients and their family members fully understand all end-of-life care options. The DOH is requesting health care providers statewide anticipate patient needs and develop policies and procedures that assure patients are fully aware and informed of alternative treatments such as palliative care and hospice care, as well as workflows that support timely referrals, effective clinical standards, clinician support, and clear communication. Health care organizations statewide seeking assistance or more information may contact the DOH Office of Planning, Policy, and Program Development at (808) 586-4188. About the “Our Care, Our Choice” Act The new law will give mentally capable, terminally ill people with six months or less to live the option to take prescription medication that enables them to die peacefully in their sleep. Modeled after Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act, which has been in practice for 20 years, the Hawai‘i law establishes a regulatory process under which the terminally ill patient may choose to obtain a prescription for medication to end their life. This includes strict eligibility criteria and safeguards that ensure a safe, compassionate and patient-centered end-of-life process. Among the safeguards: the patient is required to take the medication on his/her own; two doctors must confirm the terminal illness and six-month prognosis; patients are not eligible for medical aid in dying based on age or disability; the attending physician must inform the requesting patient about all end-of-life care options including pain and symptom management, hospice and palliative care; the patient’s mental capacity must be confirmed by a mental health professional; two separate requests for medication must be made, with a 20-day waiting period between the first and second request; a written request overseen by two witnesses is also required, with one witnesses prohibited from being a beneficiary of the patient’s estate. The new law will also make it a criminal offense to tamper with a patient’s request for a prescription or to coerce a patient to request a prescription. #OurCare #OurChoicAct #OurCareOurChoiceAct #hawaiistatedepartmentofhealth #OfficeofPlanningPolicy #DOH #Terminaldisease #DeathwithDignity

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Oahu motorists that the H-3 Freeway will be closed in both directions between Kamehameha Highway (Halekou Interchange) and Likelike Highway (Kaneohe Interchange) on the Windward side of the freeway, beginning on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, through Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) utility work. Please note that this work may be finished before the stated time. If the job is completed, the highway will be opened for motorists to use. A full daytime closure is required for crews to safely transfer and secure the conductors from the existing tower to the newly built towers at the Koolau Substation. Closures have been scheduled for the week of Oct. 22 to avoid potential traffic situations around the holiday season. Motorists should also be aware that work will be happening on the Pali Highway in the Nuuanu area. There will be two lanes closed on the Pali Highway in the Honolulu-bound direction between Country Club Road and Nuuanu Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, through Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., for the installation of new street light poles. Motorists are advised to allow for extra travel time and to use Likelike Highway or the Pali Highway as alternate routes. The Pali Highway will be open for use; however, motorists may experience a slight increase in traffic due to the scheduled lighting work. For a detailed map of alternate routes between the Honolulu area and the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, click the link below. Motorists are encouraged to check up to the minute traffic conditions on the GoAkamai.org website or app to view the best route to get to their destinations. Electronic message boards will be displayed to inform motorists of the closures. Emergency vehicles and TheBus have been notified. Roadwork is weather permitting Closures also scheduled for nearby routes include two lanes of the Pali Highway in Nuuanu beginning on Oct. 24 #HawaiiDepartmentofTransportationHDOT #H3 #HECO #HawaiianElectricCompany #nuuanu #PaliHighway #KaneoheMarineCorpsBase #GoAkamai #GoAkamaiorg #TheBus #TheBus

(HIDOE) - In our collective work to deliver excellent and equitable education to Hawai‘i’s keiki, there’s nothing more important or impactful than creating safe, nurturing learning environments. That foundation, when it’s not there, impedes everything else we do. Ending bullying is a cornerstone of that foundation. The Board of Education, on Oct. 4, approved for public review our updates to the student misconduct and discipline code known as Chapter 19. Among the key changes: elevating bullying and cyberbullying at the secondary levels to a Class A offense, the most serious category. We will be reviewing the proposed changes at community engagement sessions through November. Bullying is a problem that transcends the borders of our campuses and offices; it’s much bigger than us, and everyone has a role in preventing it. As a school system responsible for the care and safety of children, we have to approach it from two standpoints: process and culture. In addition to fortifying Chapter 19 and conducting public outreach, we are in the final stages of the proposal cycle for an anti-bullying app that will allow safe and secure reporting of incidents. Once final contracting is finished, we can begin initial training in November for a rollout to middle schools in January and high schools in Fall 2019. This will give students an additional means of reporting that they’re more comfortable with, which strengthens our process. More details to come. I’ve seen firsthand the extraordinary approaches to inclusive cultures at our schools, many of them led by students. One that comes to mind is The Friends Program at Farrington High that in ways large and small removes the barriers that separate students with and without special needs. They just celebrated a wonderful milestone with the selection of their homecoming queen, Jasmin Cozo. These affirmative initiatives go a long way toward making all students feel they belong. We invite everyone to participate in Unity Day on Wednesday, October 24. Wear orange as a simple statement of support for communities of kindness, acceptance and aloha, and to show solidarity during National Bullying Prevention Month. We’ve created a flyer (pictured) that you can download and post around your school, home or office, add to your social media (#UnityDay2018), or all of the above. We are also sending orange wrist bands to all schools for distribution to staff and students so everyone can wear the message: Unite for Kindness, Acceptance and Aloha! I hope to see this go beyond our schools and offices to all of our families and friends across the Islands. Let’s remind everyone, and ourselves, that aloha lives here. #hawaiistatedepartmentofeducation #unityday #HIDOE #Chapter19 #Hawaii #FriendsProgram #FarringtonHIghSchool #JasminCoz #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #UnityDay2018 #Aloha

The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking more local farmers and vendors to supply fresh produce for student meals on their island, with an emphasis on locally grown fruits and vegetables. This is part of the Department’s efforts to introduce fresh, locally grown products in student meals through its ‘Aina Pono programs, including Farm to School and Harvest of the Month. “Our students have shared with us how they enjoy eating fresh, local ingredients in their school lunches,” said Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto. “We want to continue serving these healthy meals to our students through our ‘Aina Pono programs. In order to do that, we need to grow and expand our partnerships with Hawaii’s agriculture community.” During the next two weeks, HIDOE will be hosting produce solicitation pre-bid meetings for local farmers and vendors across the state. Representatives from the Lieutenant Governor’s office, HIDOE’s School Food Services Branch (SFSB), HIDOE’s Procurement and Contracts Branch, Hawai‘i Department of Taxation, and Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will be available to answer questions. The meetings will be held on the following islands: Kaua'i Monday, Oct. 22 4:30-6 p.m. Kaua'i High School Library 3577 Lala Road
 (Līhu'e) Hawai'i Island Tuesday, Oct. 23 4:30-6 p.m. University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Campus Center Room 301 200 W. Kāwili St.
 (Hilo) Wednesday, Oct. 24 4:30-6 p.m. Hawai'i Community College – Pālamanui, Panini Room 127 73-4225 Ane Keohokalole Highway (Kona) Maui Thursday, Oct. 25 4:30-6 p.m. Maui High School Library 660 Lono Ave. (Kahului) O'ahu Monday, Oct. 29 4:30-6 p.m. Hawai'i State Capitol
Auditorium 415 South Beretania St. (Honolulu) Tuesday, Oct. 30 4:30-6 p.m. Kalaheo High School
Library 730 Iliaina St. (Kailua) Click here to RSVP by this Friday, Oct. 19. For more information about selling goods and services to HIDOE, click here. HIDOE continues to increase local food in student meals through its ‘Aina Pono programs, including Farm to School and Harvest of the Month. These programs help to connect students with the ‘āina (land) through food, while using products from Hawai‘i’s local agricultural community. The original Farm to School Initiative was spearheaded by the Lieutenant Governor's Office in 2015, after Senate Bill 376 was signed into law as Act 218. Today, the Farm to School Initiative is included under ‘Aina Pono, which features SFSB’s other educational programs, test kitchens, meal programs, menu planning, nutrition, school gardens and more. #HawaiiStateDepartmentofEducation #HIDOE #ChristinaKishimoto #AinaPono #SFSB

(Lihu‘e) – School children from Kalaheo Elementary School and Island School helped release ten fledgling ‘A‘o (Newell’s Shearwaters) over the last two days during the annual E Ho‘opomaika‘i ‘ia na Manu ‘A‘o (A Cultural Release of the Native Newell’s Shearwater) event at Lydgate Park. The young seabirds had been rescued by people then rehabilitated by Save Our Shearwaters (SOS). Before they started their journey back out to sea, Kupuna Maureen Fodale offered a pule (Hawaiian prayer). The event is organized every year by the Kaua‘i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project (KESRP) and SOS to celebrate Kauai’s rarest native seabirds. Project Manager Dr. André Raine said, “The children are always so excited to get close to these special Native Hawaiian birds. They ask lots of questions and it gives us a chance to explain why it’s important to give these downed seabirds a second chance at life. They are a key part of the ecosystem on Kaua‘i but unfortunately they have suffered significant declines in recent decades.” Prior to their release, each bird undergoes a field health check. They’re weighed and measured and SOS staff determines whether they’re flight ready. On Monday, 40 students from Island School and their teachers watched in silent glee as six birds took flight. Many of their teachers had the honor of holding the tiny birds in outstretched hands, as they flapped their wings, as if testing their own ability to fly. Once an ‘A‘o sailed over the beach and out over the open ocean, the kids let out whoops and cheers. As well as attending the releases, KESRP staff members Trinity Tippin and Derek Harvey had already visited the schools to talk about Kauai’s endangered seabirds. At the release site they peppered Harvey with additional questions: When is fallout season? Where do shearwaters go when they fly away? ‘A‘o chicks are attracted to artificial lights at this time of year. This phenomenon is a serious conservation threat for seabirds across the planet. Newly fledged seabird chicks are attracted to the bright lights of cities and towns. They circle them until they end up exhausted and grounded. If they are not rescued by concerned members of the public, they become easy prey for the large numbers of cats and dogs on the island or are run over by cars. Many are never found and die of dehydration and starvation, so keen-eyed people are vitally important for rescuing the downed birds. Rescued birds are placed in aid stations at fire stations around Kaua‘i and then each day SOS staff or volunteers gather them to take to the SOS rehab facility. The program has been inundated with birds from locations across the island over the last few days. At SOS, the birds are examined by trained staff, rehabilitated as necessary and then released to continue their lives out at sea. These are long-lived birds and can live for over 35 years if they survive the initial fledging. These remarkable birds spend up to five years flying over the open ocean and never come back to land until breeding time. Harvey encouraged the children to teach their parents saying, “Tell your family about how special these birds are and the cool experiences you had with them today. Then they’ll want to help and when they see birds fall out, they’ll help as well. So, I think it’s really important that we spread our love for these birds to everyone we know, because they are really, really special.” RESOURCES (All images/video courtesy: DLNR) Web feature-Saving and Releasing Kaua‘i’s Endangered ‘A‘o https://vimeo.com/295459557 HD video and soundbites: (shot sheet attached) https://vimeo.com/295462581 Photographs: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vrbq9y7flfyo5ew/AAB_7xJo_6-CGDSa3tMVLj6Ka?dl=0 If you find a bird down or in distress: Take it to the nearest fire station aid station or call (808) 635-5117 for more information KESRP is a joint project between the State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife project and the Pacific Co-operative Studies Unit of the University of Hawai‘i. SOS is a DLNR project housed at the Kaua’i Humane Society and financially supported by the Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative. #DEPARTMENTOFLANDANDNATURALRESOURCES #NEWELLSSHEARWATERS #Lihue #manu #Manuaao #newellshearwater #kalaheoelementary #kauai #seabirds #endangeredbirds

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has declared the end of the statewide mumps outbreak. The outbreak began in March 2017 with two clusters of cases involving nine individuals on O‘ahu, and climbed steadily to 900 cases within a year. In total, 1,009 people with mumps were identified during the statewide outbreak. “We are able to declare the outbreak over because there have been no new cases confirmed in the last 50 days, which totals two maximum incubation periods for the illness,” said Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist. “To curb the number of people getting sick, we recommended an additional MMR vaccine dose especially for adolescents and adults. We appreciate the public and our healthcare providers heeding this recommendation and for their vigilance.” During the outbreak, DOH staff collected and tested specimens, provided technical assistance to healthcare providers, interviewed individuals with laboratory-confirmed disease, provided recommendations to schools and employers with possible exposures, developed educational materials and resources, and distributed information to healthcare providers. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of cases of mumps rose significantly during 2016 and 2017 nationally to more than 6,000 annually. Since January 1, 2018, other states with unusually high numbers of mumps cases include Alaska, California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. Although the outbreak dose of MMR vaccine is no longer recommended, routine vaccination of all children should continue according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended schedule because mumps continues to circulate in the United States and worldwide. All adults born in 1957 and later should have documentation of at least one dose of MMR vaccine; adults at high risk of exposure to mumps—including international travelers, post-secondary school students, and healthcare workers—should receive two doses. In addition to routine vaccination, DOH recommends other prevention strategies, including staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands frequently. For more information about mumps, visit http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/mumps/. To learn more about the recent mumps outbreak, visit http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/advisories/mumps/. #mumps #hawaiidepartmentofhealth #CDC #healthcare #USCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention #MMR #Hawaiihealth

Hawaii Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito today announced the appointment of Andrew Kurata as deputy commissioner and captive insurance administrator for the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division. He previously held the position in an acting capacity. The captive insurance administrator oversees the ongoing regulation of all captives licensed in the State under the Insurance Commissioner. This includes monitoring for regulatory compliance, reviewing filings, coordinating on-site examinations, and promoting the growth and development of the captive insurance industry. Kurata has been with the Insurance Division since 2011 as a captive insurance examiner and captive insurance program specialist. Prior to that, he worked in the audit department at KMH LLP. “Andrew has been a dedicated and important part of our experienced staff in providing a stable, committed and business-friendly environment that makes Hawaii one of the premiere domiciles in the world. The Insurance Division will benefit from his leadership and look forward to the continued success of our captive insurance industry,” said Commissioner Ito. “I’m honored to be appointed the captive insurance administrator and look forward to being a part of the continued growth and success of our domicile. The Captive Insurance Branch will continue to provide prudent regulatory oversight while forming collaborative partnerships with captive owners and service providers to achieve risk management objectives,” said Kurata. Captive insurance is a regulated form of self-insurance formed by companies or groups of companies as a form of alternative insurance to better manage their own risk. Captives are typically used for corporate lines of insurance such as property, general liability, products liability, or professional liability. The State of Hawaii received the 2018 Domicile of the Year Award (200+ Captives) at the U.S. Captive Review Awards beating out both national and international domiciles. In 2017, Hawaii matched its best year since 1986 with its formation and licensure of 30 new captive insurance companies. The State is ranked ninth in the world and fourth in the United States based on the number of active licenses. As of Dec. 31, 2017, there were 230 actively licensed captive insurance companies domiciled in Hawaii with aggregate premium writings over $7.3 billion, and more than $26.3 million in economic benefits to Hawaii through various taxes and fees, professional services, annual conferences and visitor industry businesses. About the Captive Insurance Branch: The Captive Insurance Branch was established to provide dedicated resources to assist the Insurance Commissioner with monitoring, regulating and developing captive insurance companies in Hawaii. The Hawaii Insurance Division oversees the Hawaii insurance industry; issues licenses; examines the fiscal condition of Hawaii-based companies; reviews rate and policy filings; and investigates insurance related complaints. #DepartmentofCommerceandConsumerAffairs #hawaiiinsurance #andrewkurata #CommissionerIto #Captiveinsurance

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s (DOH) annual Stop Flu at School program begins today and will continue in 177 public schools statewide through Dec. 7, 2018. The voluntary program administers free flu shots to students in kindergarten through eighth grade who are enrolled at participating schools. Approximately 30,000 students are expected to be vaccinated during the eight-week program. “Vaccination is our best defense against the flu. It can help prevent illness, but more importantly, it decreases the risk of severe illness, which can result in hospitalizations and death,” said Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist. “Vaccinating our school-age children will help reduce the spread of flu in our communities and protect those at risk of serious illness, including infants too young to be vaccinated, adults over 65, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone ages six months and older. Last flu season, CDC reported 180 pediatric flu-related deaths in the United States. Approximately 80 percent of these deaths occurred in children who had not received a flu vaccination. Dr. Park added, “While there were no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported in Hawai‘i during the 2017-2018 season, flu circulates year-round in Hawai‘i and is unpredictable, which is why it is crucial to get vaccinated each year.” The traditional flu season begins in early October and runs through late May. The flu vaccines this season have been updated to provide protection against circulating flu viruses expected to be most common, based on data from the past season. Since flu can cause severe illness in people of all ages, DOH encourages everyone to talk to their healthcare provider about the vaccine and consider getting vaccinated. For those unable to be vaccinated through the Stop Flu at School program, flu vaccine is available through healthcare provider offices and clinics as well as pharmacies, for those older than age 11 years. For a list of vaccinating pharmacies statewide, visit the DOH Vaccine Locator online at http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/vaccines-immunizations/vaccine-locators/. DOH also recommends other flu prevention strategies, including staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands frequently. For more information about the flu, visit http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/influenza-flu/. To learn more about the Stop Flu at School program, go to http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/about-us/programs/stop-flu-at-school / or call the Aloha United Way’s information and referral line at 2-1-1. About Stop Flu at School: Stop Flu at School, Hawai‘i’s school-located vaccination program, is an innovative partnership between the State of Hawai‘i Departments of Health and Education. This program is endorsed by the Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Hawai‘i Association of Family Practitioners and is paid for by federal funds and contributions from health insurers. #hawaiidepartmentofhealth #DOH #Flu #FluVaccine #Hawaiichapteroftheamericanacademyofpediatri #Hawaiiassociationoffamilypractitioners #StopFlu #fluviris #vaccination #sarahpark #Centersfordiseasecontrolandprevention #CDC #Hawaiiflu

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed a fourth supplementary proclamation extending the emergency relief period for the Kaua‘i floods that occurred in April 2018. This fourth supplementary proclamation, which applies to Kaua‘i only, once again extends the authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Garden Island residents. The proclamation also supports the state’s effort to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage, and losses caused by the flooding. Gov. Ige signed the initial emergency proclamation on April 15, 2018. A supplementary proclamation was issued on April 18, 2018, with a second supplementary proclamation issued on June 17, 2018. Acting Gov. Douglas Chin signed the third supplementary proclamation on Aug. 16, 2018. This fourth supplementary proclamation extends the disaster emergency relief period for Kaua‘i until Dec. 14, 2018. #kauai #governorige #dougchin #disasteremergencyrelief #supplementaryproclamation #hawaii

TURN IN YOUR UNUSED OR EXPIRED MEDICATIONS The Department of the Attorney General and Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division, in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), are coordinating a prescription drug take‐back event on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at various collection points on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Hilo, and Kona. This will be the DEA’s 16th National Take‐Back Initiative (NTBI), now in its ninth year for the State of Hawaii. Anyone with expired or unused prescription medications is encouraged to bring their medications to the collection sites. A list of designated collection sites is attached, or you can visit www.dea.gov or www.ag.hawaii.gov to learn more. This service is free and anonymous – no questions asked. Tablets, capsules, liquids, and other forms of medication will be accepted. New or used needles and syringes will not be accepted. “The National Take-Back is a safe way to dispose of unneeded prescription medications so that they don’t cause harm to people or pollute the environment,” said Attorney General Russell Suzuki. “DEA looks forward to another National Take-Back in Hawaii on October 27th. We would like to thank our long-standing partners across the State in these important lifesaving efforts,” said John Callery, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, U.S. DEA, Honolulu District Office. “The Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to support the National Take‐Back Initiative by disposing of their unneeded medications at one of the many convenient take-back locations across the state,” said NED Administrator, Jared Redulla. In Hawaii, from September 2010 – April 2018, nearly 41,500 pounds of pharmaceuticals were safely collected and disposed of at the previous 15 take‐back events. Nationwide, the take‐backs have collected a total of 5,000 tons of pharmaceuticals since the fall of 2010. If you are not able to participate in this national take-back day, go to hawaiiopioid.org to look for a location near you where you can anonymously drop off your unused or expired medications. Unused or expired medicine should be disposed of properly when it is no longer needed for the illness for which it was prescribed. • Medicines may lose their effectiveness after the expiration date. • Improper use of prescription drugs can be as dangerous as illegal drug use. Having unused or expired medicine in your home increases the risk of accidental poisoning. • Homes where children or the elderly live are especially vulnerable to this danger. • People may mistake one type of medicine for another type; children may mistake medicine for candy. Expired medicine should not be thrown in the trash or flushed down the toilet. Proper disposal helps reduce the risk of prescription drugs entering the human water supply or potentially harming aquatic life. For more information, please visit www.dea.gov or www.ag.hawaii.gov. #StateofHawaiiDepartmentoftheAttorneyGene #DEA #DrugEnforcementAdministration #NationalTakeBack #Expiredprescriptions #JohnCallery #RussellSuzuki #JaredRedulla #NED

KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the permanent opening of the outbound lanes (lanes exiting the airport) on Airport Access Road at Kahului Airport. The opening will occur at 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. The lanes that will be opening are located on Airport Access Road, adjacent to the west side of the future Consolidated Rent-A-Car (Conrac). During this time, the connector road from Aalele Street to Airport Access Road (Lanui Loop) will be closed. Signage will instruct motorists to remain on Airport Access Road to exit the airport area toward Hana Highway. The majority of Airport Access Road was opened in July 2016 and connects Hana Highway to Lanui Loop to promote the efficiency and flow of traffic. Following the opening, a portion of the outbound Airport Access Road remained closed to serve as an equipment staging area used for the construction of the Conrac. Traffic has been diverted around the closure via Keolani Place and Aalele Street to return to Airport Access Road using the connector road. The maps below show various traffic patterns entering and exiting the Kahului Airport area and the closure of the connector road from Aalele Street to Airport Access Road. The first map also shows the portion of roadway that will open on Monday. More information on the opening of Airport Access Road in 2016 can be found here. More information on the Kahului Airport Conrac project can be found here. Maps: Access to airport from car rental offices Access to airport from Haleakala Highway Access to airport from Keolani Place Exiting airport to outbound Airport Access Road Exiting airport to Dairy Road and Aalele Street #TheHawaiiDepartmentofTransportation #Kahului #Kahuluiairport #ConsolidatedRentACar #CONRAC #LanuiLoop #AirportAccessRoad #Hawaiidepartmentofdefense #hawaiiseante