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Update: Police identified man who died in apparent drowning at OTEC Beach in Kalaoa

Kona patrol officers continue their investigation.

Hawai‘i Island’s technology park celebrates 50 years of researching renewable ocean energy

Hawai‘i Ocean Science Technology Park is celebrating 50 years since its creation with an open house.

Snorkeling company rescues paddling coach who got separated from canoe in rough Kona waters

Liam Powers, owner of Sea Quest Hawai‘i, got a call at around 7 p.m. that Nathan Grocholski Lopez, his son’s paddling coach at Big Island Jr. Va‘a, had not made it back to shore after going out in a one-man canoe.

Police Report Brush Fire Near OTEC in West Hawai‘i

Big Island police reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, that a brush fire in West Hawai‘i is under control.

Learn to Write a Business Plan with SBDC

Need to learn how to write a business plan?

SBDC Offers Small Business Workshop on Savings, Energy Sector

The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a new workshop on how companies can become more profitable via the energy sector.

WORKSHOP: Six Key Steps for Sales Success in 2019

The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, “Six Key Steps for Sales Success in 2019” on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.

WORKSHOP: How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i

The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, on “How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i.”

WORKSHOP: Intermediate Quickbooks, Desktop Version – Hands On

The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering the workshop, “Intermediate Quickbooks, Desktop Version: Hands On” on Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Workshop: Hands-On Introduction to Quickbooks

A hands-on workshop to an introduction to Quickbooks will be presented by the West Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center.

Gabbard Visits OTEC, Marine Mammal Center

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard spent time in West Hawai’i Friday, where she attended the Makai Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power plant dedication.

Search Underway for Missing Kona Swimmer

A man last seen swimming at OTEC beach is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department and Hawai’i County Fire Department.

Victim of December Drowning Off Keahole Point Identified

The family of Ryan David Whisler said that despite the risks, the former Washington man enjoyed picking opihi.