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Lane closures scheduled through June 26 on Big Island state roadways
Remember: All projects are weather permitting. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice.
Investigation in public corruption case becomes even more thorough with new information
The biweekly update from Attorney General Anne Lopez reveals that the corruption case has become more complex during the investigation.
Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.
First Stuff Da Bus school supply collection event planned in July
Hawaiʻi Police Department is hosting a school supply drop box at Hilo Police Station, located at 349 Kapiʻolani St., in Hilo as part of the effort. Community members are encouraged to donate new school supplies for East Hawaiʻi Keiki and can do so now.
Next ‘Talk Story with the Chief’ session scheduled in Kea‘au
Meetings rotate around Hawaiʻi Island and provide residents an opportunity to meet directly with Big Island Police Chief Reed Mahuna and district commanders to share concerns, ask questions and discuss public safety issues in an open, conversational setting.
PHOTO GALLERY: Kona Inn Restaurant ushers in new era of ownership with guests during grand reopening
The historic restaurant has had new life breathed into it with the help of the newly formed Island Restaurant Group and a reimagined menu.
Volcano Watch: What is the difference between an eruption and an episode?
Despite having breaks in activity during this ongoing eruption at the Kīlauea summit on the Big Island, monitoring data indicates activity is still elevated and the eruption is not finished, even if we don’t always see lava at the surface.
Historic Kailua Village’s 55-year-old shopping center on track for first major renovation
The plans for the Kona Seaside Shops, which were built in the early 1970s, call for demolishing three of the five buildings and renovating the rest of the property to create an “inviting gateway” to the Aliʻi Drive retail corridor.
Antarctic expeditioner, Mānoa undergrad from Big Island set to become University of Hawaiʻi regent
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee, the only U.S. citizen selected to participate in a 2025 Antarctic expedition led by explorer Robert Swan, to the board, pending confirmation by the Hawaiʻi Senate.
Hawaiʻi Energy launches appliance trade-up program in Hilo
Applications open now for discounted ENERGY STAR refrigerators and freezers.
Dengue virus case involving Oʻahu visitor detected, expected risk of transmission low
The Department of Health detected a travel-related case of dengue virus and is conducting inspections and mosquito control in the affected area.
FEMA reminds residents that help continues after registration deadline
Late applications for disaster assistance related to the Kona Low storms are considered case by case and are not guaranteed.
House destroyed in fire in Puna believed to be abandoned, according to neighbors
The cause of the fire is undetermined, and damages are estimated to be at $177,900.
Hawai‘i Island police report 12 DUI arrests islandwide during the week of June 8-14
As of June 14, there were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities, compared with 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities for the same time last year.
Trustees for Office of Hawaiian Affairs decide now not right time to purchase TV station
Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.
Big Island man indicted after pedestrian struck at Old Kona Airport in May dies
The 24-year-old is scheduled to appear in Third Circuit Court in Kona on Thursday morning for an arraignment and plea.
Information meeting scheduled for Kona International Airport master plan update
This will be the third community meeting hosted by Hawai‘i Department of Transportation about the airport’s master plan update; it will include a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Hawaiʻi County postpones vote on using eminent domain to widen rural road in Puna
Lum Family Enterprises and the Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works have agreed to work together to come up with a fair solution for all parties about the widening of a Puna road before the matter comes before the County Council again on Aug. 5.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 19-25: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, ‘Frozen,’ celebrating the solstice and more
June continues to offer a full slate of events, activities and festivals around the island.
FEMA joins county, state emergency management teams to assess South Kona earthquake damages
After the joint Preliminary Damage Assessment report is completed, it will be sent to FEMA with the hope of securing federal financial aid to recover from the disaster.
