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Community Keiki islandwide participate in annual Heluhelu Quiz Bowl in Waimea
Waikōloa restaurant ordered to shut down after state inspection reveals rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Ocean Club at Haliʻi Kai on April 19 due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility. April 22, 2024 · 04:18pmWaikōloa restaurant ordered to shut down after state inspection reveals rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Ocean Club at Haliʻi Kai on April 19 due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.News Hawaiian Electric to conduct inspections for overhead transmission lines on Big Island
News Sen. Schatz leads resolution highlighting importance of local news
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Waikōloa restaurant ordered to shut down after state inspection reveals rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Ocean Club at Haliʻi Kai on April 19 due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
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The grant from the Environmental Protection Agency will provide solar power to low-income households across the state.
Keiki islandwide participate in annual Heluhelu Quiz Bowl in Waimea
The quiz bowl was based on 30 award-winning middle grade books they have been reading over the past school year.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct inspections for overhead transmission lines on Big Island
The checks will start on April 29 and go through May 3.
Puna manʻs bail reduced following attempted murder charge
The 31-year-old also charged with carrying or use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony. His bail has been set at $1,100,000.
Sen. Schatz leads resolution highlighting importance of local news
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Breaking: Maui Fair Alliance cancels 98th Maui Fair in 2024, announces intent to dissolve after years of service
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Schatz announces more than $62.45 million for Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority
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Two Hawai‘i Island businesses partner to create the low-methane burger
The Ola Brew taprooms in Hilo and Kona will offer the Smash Burger — Earth Day edition — while supplies last.
Court records reveal Līhuʻe manʻs alleged threatening letter to Kauaʻi council member ahead of court appearance
Facing first-degree terroristic threatening, a class C felony, and harassment, a petty misdemeanor, 67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen is in jail on $100,000 bail for reportedly leaving the "threatening note" for County Councilman Bill DeCosta in January and returning days later to look for him at the county building.