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Former Hilo hospital set to transform into a resource hub beginning this fall

Developers are invited to bid on the first phase of renovations at the historic Hilo Memorial Hospital, which will be transformed into a comprehensive resource hub focused on housing stabilization and community support.

Update: Law enforcement locates missing 73-year-old woman in Puna

Susan Damo, who was last seen in Keaʻau at 6:20 p.m. Sunday night, has been located.

Rat lungworm continues to threaten health of Hawaiʻi residents, visitors

Learn how prevention measures, such as thorough washing of produce and strategic pest control, can safeguard against this serious health threat that have impacted locals and tourists alike.

Peaceful Labor Day rallies to promote rights of ‘Workers, NOT Billionaires!’

People in 4 Big Island locations — 8 total throughout the state — will join nationwide protests meant to let President Donald Trump and his administration know that the growing income gap, ‘military takeover’ of Washington, budget bill and more are repulsive, rallying against authoritarianism.

Isaac Kepoʻokalani Hale Beach Park in Puna to be temporarily closed starting next week

Closure is necessary to support public safety efforts during crane dredging operations at Pohoiki Boat Ramp, which is located at the park.

Volcano Watch: Cracks in the 2018 Kīlauea lava delta; what do they mean?

Recently spotted cracks in the delta demonstrate the instability of solid lava along the coastal edge; the new cracks are alarming and have led people to wonder what they mean.

Collaborative effort results in needed housing for Hāmākua kūpuna

HOPE Services is opening Hale Ulu Lehua, a supportive housing project, in the now transformed convent at Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Parish in Honokaʻa.

Innovative materials developed by Big Island researchers for space exploration on display at Smithsonian

“Futures in Space” — which opened July 28 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington — features two launchpad pavers and an interlocking brick made of sintered Hawaiian basalt and developed by Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

Hawaiʻi County, HALE O Hawaiʻi partner to deliver affordable homeownership

Innovative land trust model to keep homes in Hawai’i County affordable for generations to come advanced by Uyeda family receiving keys to their new Hilo 3-bedroom, 2-bath house through collaboration.

Police seek info about July grocery store robbery, suspect caught in surveillance video

The robbery is reported to have occurred at about 3:30 p.m. July 10 at the business on Pūʻainakō Street in Hilo.

Beat the School Jam this year with these tips from Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation

“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Live music, cat videos, lei pāpale, stargazing, sports greats and more

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Police ask if anyone has seen 14-year-old runaway

Hawai‘i Island police report Cruz Deanda was last seen at 5 p.m. Aug. 22 on 29th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Water conservation measures eased for residents from Āhualoa to Pōhākea

Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply customers in those Hāmākua areas are now asked to continue to reduce their water use by 10% after previously being required to cut use by at 25% or more because of two water main breaks in the area.

Communty invited to attend Puna Geothermal Venture quarterly meeting

Time during Aug. 26 meeting will be dedicated for listening to comments, answering questions and having open, respectful dialogue with community members, as well as updates about the Repower Project that will provide up to 46 MW of energy.

‘Guardians of the Trails’ program offers career opportunities in conservation

A grant and private donation will be funding six young people as they become “Guardians of the Trails” by working full-time at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Business Monday: Groomer in Pāhoa makes pets look good while promoting health

Kim Romano, owner of Pāhoa Pet Grooming, combines her animal science background and passion for pet care to deliver personalized and stress-free grooming services in Pāhoa.

Pāhoa students can now access financial services, education during lunch at school

CU Hawaiʻi student branches aim to empower students and strengthen the community by providing work-based learning opportunities to high school students.

Update: Hawaiʻi police have located man missing since Sunday afternoon

Eugene Costa, 47, has been located in Hilo in good health.

Update #3: Hāmākua wildland fire now 100% contained

Highway 19 has reopened between miles 35 and 37 as firefighters battled the blaze.
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