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Hawaiʻi County is now taking proposals for its affordable housing production program
County funding priorities include: targeting households earning 81% to 140% of area median income, supporting initiatives for lasting homeownership and preserving existing affordable housing units.
Feathered cape worn by Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani returns to Hawai‘i
Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani wore the came during the Battle of Kuamo‘o in North Kona in 1819.
Former 49ers running back bringing all-sports skills clinic to Big Island
Athletes of all ages can sign up for an all-sport athletic clinic hosted by former San Francisco 49ers running back, Jamal Willis, in Keaʻau from June 19-21.
New University of Hawai‘i study looks at concussion recovery times in high school athletes with ADHD
High school athletes diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder take significantly longer to recover from concussions than their peers, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
$10M investment Hawaiʻi Community Lending enables zero-down mortgages for Native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands
The funds Northern Trust has invested will make these zero-down mortgages available to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands residents in Waimea and Laʻiʻōpua, neighborhoods in the North and West Hawaiʻi communities where Parker Ranch also holds land and works to support communities.
Salmonella outbreak reported among backyard poultry across 6 states
As of today, there have been no reports of outbreaks in Hawai‘i.
Voluntary water conservation notice remains in place for North Kona customers
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10% to help the department maintain an adequate water supply and pressure as the county crews address issues with electrical equipment and the water supply is being redistributed.
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, public restrooms to close Tuesday morning
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area will be closed from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 for vector control operations.
Human remains discovered in mobile home fire in South Kona
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
Update: Power restored to traffic signals in downtown Hilo
The power outage affected the traffic signals in the area of Kanoelehua Avenue and Kekuanaoa Street.
Business Monday: Two conferences aim to educate food preservers, fruit growers
The Hawaiʻi Master Food Preservers debuts its first conference on Thursday, Oct. 23, with the 35th Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Growers Conference following that weekend from Friday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 26.
Survey to assess emergency preparedness level of east Hawaiʻi County households next week
The initiative aims to better prepare the region against potential disasters and offer vital insights to enhance emergency response strategies
Travelers reminded to be REAL ID ready by May 7
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds domestic travelers that on May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID or acceptable alternative to avoid delays at the security checkpoints at the airport.
Hawaiʻi legislature passes biosecurity bill
The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives announced Friday the passage of House Bill 427, aimed at strengthening the state’s biosecurity system to combat invasive species and protect the islands’ environment and agriculture.
Ancestral Hawaiian remains found in museum in Ireland to be reinterred on Hawai‘i Island
A team representing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo is on its way back to Hawaiʻi after receiving iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) in formal ceremonies this week from the National Museums of Northern Ireland – Ulster Museum.
Legislature passes measures cracking down on illegal fireworks in Hawai‘i
One Senate bill and three House bills collectively provide funding to law enforcement to address the issue, as well as creates new crimes and punishments for those who misuse fireworks, especially when someone is injured as a result.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial inspections of Big Island transmission lines May 5-8
The islandwide inspections will be conducted in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawai‘i Keiki Museum offers ‘science fueled fun’ at no charge all day for entire family
Nonprofit that connects children to Hawai‘i Island through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math offering fee-free day as part of Waikōloa Lei Day Festival; several upcoming summer events, activities and workshops planned, too.
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hilo
This is the 12th traffic fatality of 2025 as compared to 15 traffic fatalities this same time last year.
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 3 to May 9
Lane closures schedules can change at anytime without warning. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
