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PHOTO: Big Island Man Injured in Gas Pump Fire
Hawaiʻi Island police report that on June 17, Kona Patrol Officers responded to Patel’s Spirit Gas Station in Captain Cook, for a reported vehicle on fire.
Polystyrene Container Reduction Set for July 1
Food service vendors will be prohibited from providing food to a customer in disposable food service ware that is made from polystyrene foam—“Styrofoam.”
Senators Introduce Reparations Bill for Descendants of Slaves
Senators introduced legislation which establishes a commission to consider proposals for reparations for African-American descendants of slavery.
MISSING: Skyler Waltjen, 17, Hilo & Honomu Areas
Hawaiʻi Island Police report that 17-year-old Skyler Waltjen has been reported missing.
Sales of Single-Family Homes Rise on Big Island
There’s good news for Big Island residents in the market to sell their homes. Your home is probably worth more than last year and more homes are selling…
Interfaith Group to Host Benefit to End Homelessness
Interfaith Communities In Action will hold a benefit to raise money for HOPE Services’ affordable housing project on Sunday, June 23, at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Pacific Media Group Hires General Manager
Jeffrey A. Schatz is joining Pacific Media Group as its general manager on Hawaiʻi Island. Schatz will work directly with both the Kona and Hilo markets.
Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Gov. Beach Road
An unidentified female has died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday morning on Government Beach Road, 2.8 miles South of Kahakai Boulevard.
Pop on Over to Popover
Co-owners Barb Townsend and son William Townsend partnered up, took over the former Hilo Bake Shop space, and are producing some fantastic baked goods.
Volcano House Announces New Partnership
Volcano House announced Thursday, June 13, 2019, that they have partnered with OLS Hotels & Resorts.
HPD Seeks Video Footage of Fatal Hit-&-Run in Kailua-Kona
Hawai‘i police are continuing to look for any witnesses or video surveillance for the traffic collision that killed Masayoki George, 35, of Kailua-Kona.
County Releases Abandoned Vehicle Auction List
Specific dates and times for viewing and bidding are included in this article, along with a list of vehicles and “upset prices.”
Archery Hunt Set for Pōhakuloa Training Area, June 15 & 16
The US Army at Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) is offering a two-day archery mammal hunt for local hunters Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16.
Some Kona Brew Co. Customers Due a Refund
Customers who believed Kona Brew Co.’s beers were brewed in Hawai‘i are entitled to a settlement, thanks to a recent class action suit.
High Surf Advisory in Effect Through Saturday Night
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH-FACING SHORES FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM SATURDAY
Warning Sirens to Be Constructed in Malama, Mohouli and Ainako Parks
Outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to be constructed from Friday, June 14, to Friday, June 28, 2019, in Malama Park, Mohouli Park and Ainako Park.
How to Read a Seismogram: See the Earth Shake—on Your Screen
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and its partners operate a network of seismic monitoring stations on the Island of Hawai‘i and throughout the state.
Hawaiian Airlines Hiring Japanese Speakers for Flight Attendant Positions
Hawaiian Airlines is hiring Japanese speakers to join its flight attendant team and advance the company’s ongoing growth in Asia and beyond.
GasBuddy: ‘Gas Prices Will Not Skyrocket Due to Oil Tanker Attacks’
Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at Gasbuddy, said on June 13, 2019, that the attacks on US oil tankers will not affect gas prices or availability.
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense to Hold Disaster Preparedness Fair, June 22
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency will hold a Disaster Preparedness Fair in West Hawai‘i on Saturday, June 22.
