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New Management Announces Improvements at Waimea Country Lodge
The owner of the Waimea Country Lodge has announced significant improvements at the 21-room lodge after parting ways with the previous management company.
Kalaniana‘ole Avenue Reconstruction Project to Begin March 12
Preparatory work for the Kalaniana‘ole Avenue Reconstruction Project in Hilo will begin on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Community Presentations on the Future of Maunakea
Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele released a statement on planned, statewide community presentations on Maunakea and Senate Bill 3090 Senate Draft 2 (SB3090 SD2).
Syringes Found at Soccer Fields Spurs Action
After Sen. Kai Kahele posted a picture of syringes found at Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields on Facebook that he received from a friend, the County of Hawai‘i is taking action.
Even ‘Black Thumbs’ Can Grow Cucumbers
In Hawai‘i, cucumbers will grow year-round from sea level to 3,000 feet in elevation.
Enjoy Healthy Choices at Big Island Goodness
Big Island Goodness is owned by Rabindra Singh, who used to own a vegetarian restaurant in Toronto, Canada.
Rebecca Keli‘iho‘omalu Joins Elite Pacific Properties
Top-producing broker Rebecca Keli‘iho‘omalu has moved to Elite Pacific Properties.
$6M in Refunds Waiting to Be Claimed by Hawai‘i Taxpayers
Unclaimed federal income tax refunds totaling over $6 million may be waiting for an estimated 6,200 Hawai‘i taxpayers who did not file a 2014 federal return.
Rep. Hanabusa Comments on Trump, Jong-un Meeting
“These longstanding tensions involve many regional actors, main among them China, and we must be careful and measured in our negotiations.”
Sen. Hirono Comments on North Korea Talks
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on May 8 after the South Korean government announced that President Donald Trump will meet with Kim Jong-un.
UPDATE: Student Passes Out After Eating Pot Brownies
The responsible party, a 16-year-old male, was kept in custody and transported this morning to Hale Hoʻomalu Juvenile Detention Facility in Kapolei.
Hawai‘i Walmart Associates Receive $2M in Bonuses
Hawai‘i Walmart associates are receiving approximately $2 million in combined bonuses in their paychecks on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Non-Driving Hawai‘i County Seniors Encouraged to Get State ID
Seniors who no longer drive are encouraged to obtain state-issued identification cards— available through the Hilo, Kona and Waimea Driver’s License Offices.
UH Hilo Center Grows Oysters
Tanks full of ornamental fish and oysters are bubbling on the Big Island at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center.
House Finance Committee Proposes Sustainable Budget
The House Finance Committee passed out a proposed budget that is part of a sustainable economic plan based on general excise tax collections and projections…
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.8 New Guinea Quake
Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Mayor Kim Urges Passage of Little Fire Ant Bill
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim submitted a following letter to Sen. Mike Gabbard, chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Environment.
KTA Beer Sampling & Customer Appreciation Day
KTA Super Stores is offering three events this week that are open to the public.
Bill to Improve Emergency Alert System Moves Forward
The ALERT Act would improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the primary responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat.
UPDATE: HOVE Suspect Charged in Connection With Shooting Two Men
Hawaiʻi police are investigating an incident that took place in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates at residences in the 92-2100 block of Aloha Boulevard on March 5.
