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Salvation Army Hilo Thrift Store Set to Reopen Nov. 9
The Salvation Army’s Hilo Thrift Store is set to reopen following extensive repairs and renovations due to flooding from Hurricane Lane in late August.
Dirt Bikers Missing on Stainback Hwy
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of two young dirt bikers missing on Stainback Highway on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2018, at 7:02 p.m.
13 Rescued After Flash Flood at Anna’s Ranch
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a Flash Flood Search and Rescue at Anna’s Ranch in Waimea on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at 4:21 p.m.
Big Island Coffee Roasters Wins $25,000 in 2018 HIplan Competition
Farmers who developed a new way to enjoy coffee are savoring the sweet taste of success after creating a buzz among the judges of an entrepreneurial competition.
Puna Group Files Complaint Against Lloyd’s of London
Numerous individuals, two living trusts and a real estate group from Puna are plaintiffs in a master administrative complaint filed against Lloyd’s of London.
VIDEO: F-22 Raptor Pilot Talks About Being in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) repositioned four F-22 Raptors to the Hilo International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.
HPD Investigating Death of 6-Year-Old Boy
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of a six-year-old boy after the child died Wednesday evening, Oct. 31, 2018.
County Honors Exemplary Employees at Awards Ceremony
The County of Hawai‘i held its 53rd annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony for 2017–2018 on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.
PHOTOS: Kīlauea Volcano’s Summit
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the summit of Kīlauea on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.
Supreme Court Rules in Support of Building TMT
The Hawaii Supreme Court issued its opinion affirming the state Board of Land and Natural Resources’ decision to issue a CDUP for construction of the TMT.
VIDEO: Interview With Councilmember Jen Ruggles
Big Island Now conducted a live interview with Councilmember Jen Ruggles on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018
Hawai‘i: Most Expensive Utilities in America
Hawai‘i tops the list of states with the highest average utility cost: $730.86 per month.
Big Island Teacher Named ‘State Teacher of the Year’
Kealakehe Intermediate School Teacher Mathieu Williams has been named the 2019 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year.
Lau Ola Marijuana Production Facility Receives ‘Notice to Proceed’
Lau Ola has received the “Notice to Proceed” that allows for growing marijuana at their Hāmākua production facility, from the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
County Accepting Bids on Pāhoa Pool Work
Parks and Recreation announces an Invitation For Bid has been released for proposals to complete restoration work at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center.
Kona Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Production of Child Pornography
Michael Phillip Patrakis, 46, of Kailua-Kona, was sentenced to 292 months of imprisonment for the production of child pornography of two minor females.
VOLCANO WATCH: Events Mark a Watershed for Volcano Science
The 2018 summit collapse and Lower East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano were dramatic and, for many Island of Hawaiʻi residents, tragic events.
Doctor & Employees Charged in 43-Count Indictment
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, a doctor and four employees from the Bade Medical Clinic, located in Hilo, were indicted by a federal grand jury.
SURVEY: Kīlauea Eruption Caused Almost $28 M in Damage
A survey of farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers on Hawaiʻi Island revealed that recent Kīlauea eruptions have caused almost $28 million in damage.
Councilmember Ruggles Reports Queen’s Hospital & Judges to FBI
Councilmember Jen Ruggles, states that she has received confirmation that Hawai‘i’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Sean Kaul, received her letter.
