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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Increase Entrance Fees
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience.
GET Surcharge Would Generate $50 Million for Big Island
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kim wrote a letter to the Hawai‘i County Council, requesting its support of the GET Surcharge outlined in HB2587.
Puna Man Missing Since Dec. 2017
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old Puna man who was reported missing in December 2017.
Pepe‘ekeo Man Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 26-year-old Pepe‘ekeo man who was reported missing.
Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Torch Lighting
The Hawai‘i Police Department announces that a special flame will help light the journey for Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes participating in this year’s State Summer Games.
Public Invited: Kona-Kohala Chamber AfterHours & Kuleana Green Business Fair
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event on Wednesday, April 18, at NELHA Hale ‘Iako in Kailua-Kona.
House Approves 61 Senate Bills for Final Crossover
With one day left before the Second Crossover deadline, the House today passed its final 61 Senate bills.
KTA Express Opens in Kealakekua
KTA Super Stores has announced the opening of KTA Express Kealakekua, the company’s first new store since the opening of KTA Waikoloa Village in 1990.
Hapuna Beach Resort Undergoing $50M Renovation
Hapuna Beach Resort on the island of Hawai‘i is undergoing a nearly $50 million renovation.
AARP Shred-a-Thon, April 28
Protect yourself from identity theft by safely shredding sensitive documents at Access Information Management Destruction Plants in West Hawai‘i on April 28.
Hawaii Coffee Assoc. Seeks Entrants for Cupping Competition
The deadline to enter the Hawaii Coffee Association’s (HCA) 10th Annual Statewide Cupping Competition is April 30, 2018.
DOH Confirms Two More Cases of Rat Lungworm in 2018
The Hawai‘i DOH has been conducting detailed investigations of two additional cases of angiostrongyliasis, or rat lungworm disease, contracted in the state.
Pauahi Foundation Offers Science Camp Scholarships for Big Island Students
Science Camps of America will return to Hawaiʻi Island this summer, partnering with the Pauahi Foundation again to help interested teens attend camp.
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution to Honor Sen. Akaka
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, April, 10, introduced by U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono to honor the life of Sen. Daniel Akaka.
Search Suspended for Missing Man Near Champagne Ponds
The Coast Guard announces that it has suspended the search for a possible person in the water in the vicinity of Champagne Ponds.
Kings’ Shops Announces New Retailers
The Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa announced three new retailers that will be opening at the center later this year.
New Activities at 10th Ka‘u Coffee Festival
The 10th Ka‘u Coffee Festival announces that it is offering a new Ka‘u Valley Farms Tour and the return of Ka‘u Coffee & Cattle Day—complete with a hayride.
HPD Identifies Individuals in Murder-Suicide
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has identified the male and female found dead at a home in Mt. View on Sunday, April 8.
Royal Kona Resort Workers to Rally on Hawai‘i Island
Royal Kona Resort workers will rally to demand good, quality jobs at the resort on Wednesday, April 11, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Three Hawai‘i Island Principals Nominated for Leadership Award
The Island Insurance Foundation has nominated three principals from the Big Island for its Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.
