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The services were shuttered Wednesday at transfer stations in Honokaʻa, Laupāhoehoe, Volcano, Pāhala and Waiʻōhinu after the county’s contracted recycling partner Big Island Scrap Metal in Kea‘au suffered a large industrial fire. The scrap metal business is now reopen.

Per diem judges are part-time judges appointed by the Chief Justice on an as-needed basis.

A hui from Paʻauilo hope to bring Makahiki into the community consciousness with an event that celebrates the season and educates the public about its importance in Native Hawaiian tradition.

The Big Island is once again teeming with events, activities, shows and more for any and everyone to enjoy. Check out what’s happening in this week’s top 10!

On Tuesday during Hawai‘i County Council’s Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee, Alameda sat in front of the council with nine of his selected department heads for Hawai‘i County, seeking the body’s confirmation on each individual.

Hawai‘i state Sen. Tim Richards and state Rep. David Tarnas along with Hawai‘i County Council members Heather Kimball and James Hustace are speaking during the meeting Thursday.

The officer successfully investigated several cases within the first two months of his solo patrol that resulted in the recovery of stolen property.

A total of $60,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants.

From Suisan Fish Market to to the Grand Naniloa Hotel, artists will be showcasing their craft and art that honors Queen Liliuokalani’s legacy on Banyan Drive.

Although laid off in December, former staff at Hilo’s Pacific Tsunami Museum are volunteering their time to continue the mission of saving lives through tsunami awareness and education.

Phase 1 seed funding totaling $400,000 from the Hawaiʻi Film and Creative Industries Development Fund will be used to support local filmmakers, media makers and content creators with the goal of growing Hawai‘i-made media content to be licensed and distributed worldwide.

The Department of Water Supply scheduled the temporary water shut off for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday morning for an emergency valve replacement.

Behind us are the holidays and ahead is a whole new year, full of exciting experiences and opportunities to reinvent ourselves. Let’s make a resolution to try something new during 2025.

Local and international musicians and artists will be in Pahala and Kailua-Kona to teach young artists and connect with the culture of Hawaiʻi beginning Saturday.

As another year comes to a close, revelry and talk of auld lang syne will abound — reminiscing about times long past for old times’ sake. But no matter what you do to celebrate this New Year’s, be safe, be responsible and do it together.

Wally Lau, co-founder of the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, said of Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda: “No matter where he’s at, he is a motivator and a do-er who can excite people.”

Hoʻōla Nā Pua (New Life for Our Children) and Project Hawaiʻi were selected based on recommendations by Team Serve, a Servco employee-led committee that supports nonprofits aligning with the pillar areas of sustainability, wellness, youth services and social mobility.

During the past 100 years, it’s happened only four times: in 2005, 1959, 1921 and 1910, according to The Jerusalem Post. This year marks the fifth time over 114 years the two dates have coincided.

Volunteer elves from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program are back at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo make sure you get the perfect outside presentation for that greatest of all time gift inside.

All County of Hawaiʻi solid waste facilities will be closed all day Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.