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Mayor Kim Receives Homeland Heroes Award
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has been selected for a prestigious Homeland Heroes award for his ongoing efforts to keep the people of Hawai‘i County safe.
3 Hawai‘i Island Schools Make Finals in National STEM Contest
Three Hawai‘i Island schools are among the nation’s 250 state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
Kona Community Hospital Managing Scabies Outbreak
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) reports they are currently experiencing an outbreak of scabies.
SBA: Fact Sheet Regarding Hurricane Lane Disaster Recovery Loans
Big Island residents located in a declared disaster area may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
DOH: ‘No Reason to Avoid Hawai‘i-Grown Romaine Lettuce’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigations have linked an E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce grown in areas in California.
Visit Red Barn Food Truck for Your Gourmet Grilled Cheese Fix
You can find your fix at the Pukalani Stables Farmer’s Market in Waimea every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Isaac Hale Beach Park to Reopen Dec. 6
Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park, also known as Pohoiki Beach Park, will reopen on Dec. 6, 2018, at 1 p.m., following a public blessing ceremony.
Hawaiian Airlines-JetBlue Expands Travel Between East Coast & Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue announced an expanded codeshare agreement that allows travelers from eastern cities to connect to the Hawaiian Islands via BOS.
Beachwaver Maui Pro and Jaws Challenge Finals Are On
The Beachwaver Maui Pro and the Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi on Maui are on today. Finals Day for both events will see pumping conditions…
Hilo Sears Up for Auction
Sears Holdings Corp. has clarified that it has “no current plans to close” its four remaining Hawai‘i stores that are up for auction.
Lau Ola CEO Explains Resignation From Cannabis Operation
Richard Ha recently announced his resignation as the CEO of Lau Ola.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Hawai‘i Businesses & Residents
SBA is offering low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Hawai‘i businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Lane, including wildfires and floods.
DHS Releases Report on False Missile Alert
DHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has released a report reviewing the FEMA role in the Jan. 13, 2018 false missile alert.
HPD Identifies Puna Murder Victim
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has identified the victim in yesterday’s shooting incident in Puna.
HPD Investigating Puna Murder
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a murder after a body was found on the side of a rural road in Puna on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Mars Habitat Turning Into Moon Missions
For nearly a half-decade, a small dome atop Mauna Loa was the home to “colonists” who lived and worked in a Mars-like environment.
Mayor Kim’s Surgery is Successful
Mayor Harry Kim underwent surgery on Friday at the Straub Medical Center in Honolulu to clear a blockage in an artery in his lower extremities.
Lloyd’s of London Reverses Course, Will Pay Kīlauea Victims
A week after losing a motion to dismiss in Hawaiian state court, Lloyd’s of London has abruptly reversed all denials of claims for victims of the Kīlauea Volcano eruption.
VIDEO: Road From MacKenzie to Pohoiki Now Complete
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Nov. 13–20
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Wednesday and Tuesday, Nov. 13 and 20, 2018.
