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One lane of Hawaiʻi Belt Road in Pepeʻekeo closed until further notice

The area closed is from within 100 feet of Kapuʻe Stream Bridge on the Hilo side to Mill Road on the Hāmākua side of the bridge.

Gil Kahele Recreation Area closed for vector treatment; Oct. 31

The public restrooms and amenities at this park will not be available during this timeframe.

Hawai‘i Coffee Association offers free Coffee Leaf Rust Webinar Series starting Thursday

The webinar series is provided as a free resource for association members and the broader community.

Hawai‘i, other states file lawsuits against Meta for harming youth mental health

The attorneys general assert that Meta’s business practices violate state consumer protection laws and the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. These practices have harmed and continue to harm the physical and mental health of children and teens and have fueled what the U.S. Surgeon General has deemed a “youth mental health crisis,” which has ended lives, devastated families, and damaged the potential of a generation of young people.

Hawaiʻi House of Representatives now accepting applications for 2024 Legislative Session

The House of Representatives is currently accepting applications for various session staff roles during the 2024 Legislative Session. These positions include legislative aide, committee clerk, program budget analyst, data-entry clerk, receptionist, service aide, support staff for remote hearings, legislative attorney and more.

Former Big Island police officer dies from heart attack at 36

Nicholas McDaniel, a Post Falls Police officer, was found slumped over in his patrol car after failing reply to a “status check.” He was 36 years old.

Retired Hawai‘i Island police commander charged with burglary, assault, violating protective order

Charges stem from a domestic dispute that occurred on the 73-4000 block of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Kona early Sunday morning.

House Finance Committee visits Big Island

The House Committee on Finance will continue to conduct site visits across the state to gain insight into the status of ongoing projects and other needs of neighbor island communities.

HVO: Unclear if unrest at Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano will continue as activity diminishes again

While there is no sign of an imminent eruption, increased inflation and earthquake activity are expected to precede eruptive activity.

Police remind public that aerial luminaries are illegal after three reported in Ka‘ū

At 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Ka‘ū patrol officers responded to the 96-1000 block of Iliau Street in Pāhala after a resident reported finding three burned-out sky lanterns near his property. One lantern reportedly landed on the roof of a nearby house, another landed on a utility line, and a third landed in the yard of a neighboring property.

Hunters advised of increased training at Pōhakuloa Training Area

There will be an increase in military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area on lands bordering and adjacent to the state’s hunting Unit A on Mauna Kea from mid-October to mid-November

Update: Wind advisory extended for Big Island summits

Southwest winds of 40 to 45 mph, with localized gusts of more than 50 mph, are expected to slowly decrease through this morning and afternoon.

Ocean Exploration Trust to test new camera technology around main Hawaiian Islands

Footage from this system will then be used to create near real-time exciting applications for marine research and outreach.

Participants sought for Hawaiʻi project to evaluate Kona, Kaʻu coffee labeling, production

In mid-November, GUILD Consulting will conduct a series of surveys, focus groups and interviews to gather critical feedback on topics related to Kona and Kaʻu coffee, coffee labeling, and the production of Kona and Kaʻu coffees.

Bravo’s ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ includes Big Island native on drama-filled crew

Jessika Asai is a stewardess on the 180-foot luxury motor yacht Mustique navigating the waters of the Italian Riviera — and all the drama — on this season of yachting reality show.

Hawaiʻi Community Lending to finance 10 homes with $2.4 million loan from USDA

Hawai‘i Community Lending will receive a $2.4-million loan from the US Department of Agriculture to finance 10 homes for eligible homebuyers on native lands.

Taste of the Philippines raises over $10,000 for charitable causes

Taste of the Philippines included captivating performances by La Galería: Compañía Baile Filipino, a Maui-based cultural dance group. Their dance entranced the audience and took them on a journey through the Luzon, Mindanao and Visayas regions.

Hawaiʻi music immersive program on Big Island seeking singer-songwriters

The 2024 Creative Lab Hawai‘i Music Immersive program will open the application process on Nov. 1 for singer-songwriters who are seeking opportunities to license their works for global media and entertainment content.

Gov. Green announces nominees for two judicial vacancies

In private practice, Chief Judge Ginoza worked for some of the top law firms in Honolulu overseeing various types of litigation and handled cases at all court levels, including the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Department of Water Supply working on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road this week

Police and message boards will be stationed to inform motorists. Motorists should expect delays and drive with caution.
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