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Update: Repairs completed on water main break on Ali’i Drive in Kona

A water main break has been repaired on Friday afternoon after causing the closure of Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island due to flooding and road damage.

Volcano Watch: Calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between at Kīlauea summit

Since that 2018 activity, Kīlauea has experienced nearly constant change with distinct episodes of calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between.

Early morning warehouse fire at Hilo Mechanical in industrial area; no injuries

A warehouse fire broke out early Friday morning at Hilo Mechanical in the industrial area. There were no injuries.

Update: Flash flood warning canceled for Big Island

The National Weather Service has canceled a flash flood warning for the Kona and Kohala districts of the Big Island.

Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to begin first leg of Alaska Heritage Sail

Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is scheduled to depart Juneau for Yakutat on Friday morning to begin the first leg of the Alaska Heritage Sail.

Federal disaster recovery reform bill introduced by senators Schatz, Collins

The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s disaster recovery program for states, local governments, and tribes.

Blessing held for Big Island’s largest renewable energy project with 94,000 solar panels

The Big Island’s largest renewable energy project, with 94,000 solar panels on 300 acres in Waikōloa, was blessed on Thursday with Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green in attendance.

Suspect in Honoka‘a shooting was on supervised release

Keola Whitehead-Shibata was officially charged Thursday afternoon with second-degree attempted murder, ownership or possession prohibited, and carrying a firearm in the commission of a separate felony. He slated to appear in District Court for an initial appearance today.

Bishop Museum awarded $500,000 grant to preserve, digitize important plant repository

U.S. senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz helped secure the grant for the Bishop Museum in Honolulu.

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green helps trapped driver in Waikōloa rollover crash

The former longtime Big Island physician and his motorcade were on their way Thursday morning to the dedication ceremony for a new solar facility when they witnessed the crash happen

Routine patrol in ʻĀinaloa leads to firearms, theft charges against Big Island man

After conferring with the Hawai‘i County prosecuting attorney’s office, police on Wednesday arrested and charged 39-year-old Sergey Anatolyevich Tkachuk of Pāhoa with an array of offenses.

Wanted woman sought in assault investigation apprehended

Hawaiʻi Island police have located 28-year-old Shanice Ogata-Staudinger who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant in connection to an assault investigation. On Wednesday, May 17 just before 8 p.m., Puna Patrol officers responded to the Puna Kai Shopping Center in Pāhoa on a tip from the public regarding the location of Ogata-Staudinger. Upon arrival, […]

Hawai‘i County Council approves first reading of $1.19 billion budget for FY 2023-24

The proposed Hawai‘i County operating budget for the next fiscal year includes estimated revenues and appropriations of more than $831.6 million, with the suggested capital budget seeking more than $358 million for capital improvement projects on the Big Island.

Extinction Prevention Act to protect imperiled wildlife, plants, introduced by Hirono

Senator Mazie K. Hirono is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. She introduced the Act ahead of Endangered Species Day.

Hirono resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month is passed by Senate

Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Judy Chu, who – like Sen. Hirono – sits on the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

Hawai‘i Island police chief implements new recruiting efforts to fill 67 officer vacancies

In just four months on the job, Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Ben Moszkowicz has created and implemented a new recruitment effort to fill the vacancies of 67 sworn officers.

2023 Hawaiʻi International Futsal Cup announced

The Hawai‘i parks department has partnered with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo Foundation for the event.

My Body, My Data Act to protect reproductive, sexual health data lead by Hirono

The My Body, My Data Act is legislation to create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.

Child & Family Service to host prospective foster parent information session May 18

Child & Family Service Transitional Family Homes program is looking for individuals and families on Hawai‘i Island who are willing to open their homes to children in the community who are unable to live with their families.

‘Aloha Always Wins’ children’s program, book fights bullying in over 300 Hawai‘i schools

The “Choose Aloha” Program teaches keiki to choose love, not hate, bullying, self-harm or suicidal ideation.
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