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Jessie Inada Kahili from the East Hawaiʻi District Office was honored for her 40 years of service to the department; she was only 2 people to receive a Service Award for working 40 years with the state agency.

The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.

Motorists on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road (Highway 130) in Puna should brace for delays as the Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply undertakes vital water service installations.

Hāmākua Energy will host a virtual community information meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to provide an update about the company’s operations and energy plans. The company, which supplies about 20 percent of Hawai‘i Island’s electricity, continues to work with Hawaiian Electric to provide reliable, cost-effective power to the utility’s grid serving island residents and businesses, […]

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs ensured that 1,500 pounds of essential supplies was delivered to severely impacted Native Hawaiian communities underserved by existing relief efforts.

It’s a smorgasbord of fun planned for everyone at events and activities around the island; unfortunately, another possible tropical cyclone could be headed our way, becoming the second most unwanted guest to the islands as early as this weekend.

The recall was issued because of possible contamination with glass; recalled products were distributed nationally, including at Times/Don Quijote, KTA Super Stores, Walmart, Target and other retailers in Hawaiʻi.

Now-17-year-old Naiomi Michael, who previously was reported as a runaway, was found July 10 in Pāhoa.

The suspect is described as 6-feet tall, white and in his mid-20s; he is wanted for questioning in the investigation of an April incident at a resort condominium on Waikōloa Beach Drive.

Officials advise customers in those areas to NOT drink tap water without boiling it first; boiling destroys bacteria and other organisms that could be present in the water.

34-year-old Jason Pagan faces charges connected with an Aug. 15 incident during which he reportedly attempted to take a vehicle from the Puna Kai Shopping Center parking lot in Pāhoa.

58-year-old Andrew Luna faces several charges in connection with two separate events at the same residence, the most recent on Aug. 17, during which he is reported to have dragged a minor girl down the stairs and struggled with another resident of a home on Pākele Street in Hilo.

Property tax payment deadlines extend to Oct. 13 and the PONC program stewardship grant applications are due on Aug. 31.

Crews with youth-conservation organization Kupu will work with the state Nā Ala Hele Trail and Access Program to improve trails at several sites.

Major storms create environmental conditions that can be detrimental to public health; state health officials urge the public to keep these safety guidelines in mind as people clean up after the storm.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Lala’s severe weather and power outages, SNAP recipients are eligible for replacement benefits to regain lost food resources,

Supplies were donated by community members and local businesses and were trucked in by volunteers in coordination with the county and nonprofit organizations.

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section have postponed the events to focus on recovery following Hurricane Lala.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Hawai‘i County has received 263 residential and 18 commercial damage reports in the wake of Hurricane Lala.

The department’s Kona and Hilo community policing sections are partnering with local businesses and community organizations to collect essential supplies for individuals and families affected by the hurricane. Collection events are planned for Aug. 20 in Kona and Hilo.