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Brewfest Raises $100K for Local Beneficiaries
The 23rd Annual Kona Brewers Festival, also known as the Kona Brew Fest, took place on Saturday, March 10.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Huge Plates of Lava
Huge plates of hardened pahoehoe floated on a river of lava that snaked its way several hundred yards downslope.
16 New Recruits Join Hawai‘i Fire Department
The Hawai‘i Fire Department held commencement exercises for its 45th Fire Fighter Recruit Class on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Hōlualoa Woman Dies Following Three-Vehicle Crash
A 41-year-old Hōlualoa woman died following a three-vehicle crash Monday evening, March 12, 2018, in North Kona near Mile Marker 83 on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway.
Rep. Hanabusa, Colleagues Urge Trump to Impose Sanctions on Russia
Rep. Hanabusa joined 139 of her colleagues on Monday to urge President Trump to impose sanctions against those behind Russia’s attacks on our election system.
Ulupono Initiative Backs Carbon Lighthouse With $3M
In 2016, Carbon Lighthouse began its journey in Hawai‘i when Elemental Excelerator awarded it funding and resources to further develop CLUES.
House of Reps Approves State Budget
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives unanimously approved HB1900, the state budget.
Community Forum: Active Shooter Awareness, Preparedness & Response
Community Forums invites the public Thursday night, March 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. to the West Hawai‘i Civic Center for the lasted community forum.
Ken’s House of Pancakes Closes for Maintenance
Ken’s House of Pancakes—the Hilo restaurant that is famous for being open 24-hours of the day, seven days of the week—is currently closed for maintenance.
Free Prescription Delivery in Honoka‘a
Honoka‘a residents can get prescriptions delivered to their homes free of charge because of a program offered by HMSA and CVS Health (Longs Drugs).
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.
