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Fire hydrant flow test scheduled at Hilo Medical Center
The test will run from 9 to 10 p.m. Impacted customers include those along Waiānuenue Avenue between Pūnāwai Street, Waiau Street, including Rainbow Drive, Pu‘uhina Street, Punahele Street, Waimea Place and any other side roads and lanes.
Retired Big Island dentist explores new passion in culinary arts at Hawai‘i Community College
The former dentist has his sights on becoming a master sommelier following graduation from Hawaiʻi CC in May.
Free toilet tank leak detection tablets available during Fix a Leak Week
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply will distribute the tablets, while supplies last, during normal business hours at its offices in Hilo, Kona and Waimea.
Update: Closed portion of Hawai‘i Belt Road in South Kona reopens
According to witnesses, the closure is a result of a single-vehicle crash where a truck flipped over.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, enroll your keiki in a Spring Break program, explore the moon and more
There’s once again something for everybody to enjoy during the next week around the island.
Proposed coffee labeling bill moves from House to Senate committees for hearing
On March 7, House Bill 2298 passed the House with amendments and was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary Senate committees for a hearing.
Hilo man facing charges following theft of stolen company van
Hawai‘i Island police announced they had arrested 23-year-old Dylan Riley Balangatan of Hilo on March 12, charging him with auto theft and theft.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Kamehameha III during the annual Kauikeaouli Festival
The birthday tribute will honor the ali‘i who envisioned Hawai‘i to be a place of education and enlightenment.
Sen. Schatz announces passage of appropriations deal, securing billions in new federal funding for state
The U.S. Senate passed the first half of a bipartisan appropriations deal on Friday, Mar. 8, which aims to deliver billions in federal funding for critical programs that benefit Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing teen
Missing person Saysha Kaholo-Hiapo, 17, of Kailua-Kona, was reported as a runaway on Mar. 8, 2024.
Pa‘auilo Mauka Road water main break causes loss of service
A water main break on Pa‘auilo Mauka Road has impacted water service for customers, the Department of Water Supply said on Friday, Mar. 8. The department is working to complete temporary repairs tonight.
Three police officers honored by Kona Crime Prevention Committee
The Hawai‘i Police Department announced Friday, Mar. 8, that three of their officers were honored by a crime prevention organization.
Revitalize Puna Activation event to feature discussion on food sustainability, security
Revitalize Puna activations, a joint effort between Hawai‘i County’s Disaster Recovery Division and Council District 4, have become a space for showcasing and nurturing Puna’s resilience, spirit of collaboration and deep sense of aloha.
Windward Planning Commission hears hours of testimony opposing proposed Ka‘ū resort
People, young and old, near and far, traveled to Hilo, many missing a day of work or school, to voice their opposition at the meeting against Black Sand Beach LLC’s proposed residential and commercial development that would sprawl across 147 acres around Punalu‘u Beach Park.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 7-13: The Super American Circus returns, Kona brew fest on tap, Love Fest 2024 abounds and more
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Nā Leo TV launches inaugural Youth Media Challenge
The initiative is aimed at amplifying the voices and perspectives of Hawai‘i Island youth, offering a platform to showcase their creativity and contribute to community dialogues.
Traffic safety, infrastructure upgrades near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park entrance begin soon
People coming to the park should expect limited parking, delays at the entrance station and the potential for temporary area closures, especially if an eruption occurs. In addition to reduced parking near Kīlauea Visitor Center, half the parking lot at Uēkahuna is reserved for the construction project.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Supports ‘Āina-based Training and Stewardship Program on Hawai‘i Island
Ten Kaʻū community residents were recently celebrated at a hō‘ike in Pāhala for completing “Ka‘ū Hoa Pili ‘Āina,” a four-month, ‘āina-based education training program as part of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s (HTA) destination management efforts and Hawai‘i Island Community-Based Action Stewardship Program. “The Ka‘ū community voiced the need to better manage tourism impacts on the […]
Kea‘au Man Arrested and Charged With Terroristic Threatening
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 31-year-old Dylan Jessen Gapp, of Kea‘au, with first-degree terroristic threatening. The charges stem from on a reported harassment incident on Feb. 25, when Gapp allegedly confronted a 28-year-old Kea‘au man and attempted to instigate a physical altercation. His bail has been set at $5,000.
Senator Lorraine R. Inouye thanks Governor Josh Green for releasing $50 million for Hilo Medical Center
Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou, Pepeʻekeo) released a statement thanking Governor Josh Green for releasing $50 million in capital improvement project funds to finance the design, construction, and equipment for a new facility to expand the Intensive Care Unit and Medical Surgical Unit at Hilo Medical Center on Feb. 29.