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Dedication Thursday for Hilo Senior Housing Project
Sixty seniors have been selected through a lottery as the first tenants of the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood project.
Culinary Arts Classic Set for April 4
The renowned event held by the Hawaii Community College Culinary Arts Program provides food for both the palate and the eye.
Konawaena Middle School Student Wins State Spelling Bee
Christianne Abella is the second student from the Kealakekua school to win the statewide competition in the past three years.
More Kayakers Rescued Off Kohala Coastline
Strong northeasterly winds and offshore currents resulted in the second rescue of kayakers in less than a week.
UPDATE: Pahoa-Kapoho Road Reopened to Traffic
The road was closed near Nanawale Estates early this morning by a fallen tree and downed power lines.
Ashida, Yoshimoto Among Candidates for District Court Judgeship
The county’s corporation counsel and the chairman of the Hawaii County Council are among six nominees from the Judicial Selection Commission.
‘Hats Off’ Saturday for Donations to Red Cross
First-responders and other volunteers will be passing their hats at the Hilo Walmart and KTA Puainako stores.
UPDATE: New Flood Advisory Issued, This One for Ka`u
The National Weather Service issued a second flood advisory today, the latest involving heavy rain falling in Wood Valley and scheduled to remain in place until at least 4:30 p.m.
House Budget Big on Big Island
The House version of the state CIP budget, which will next be considered by the Senate, contains $436 million for projects in Hawaii County.
9th Laupahoehoe Music & Culture Fest April 5
The Laupahoehoe Community presents the annual event to raise funds to help children and seniors in the community.
Scientists Seek Citizens’ Help With New Coffee Threat
Hawaii’s coffee industry faces a new threat from a virus that has infected plants at at least two farms in Captain Cook.
County Attacks Fire Ants At Richardson Ocean Park
The county is trying to combat colonies of the ‘little fire ants,’ which can cause a painful sting, at the popular beach park in Keaukaha.
Two Big Island Youth In State Spelling Bee
The winner gets an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Police ID Suicide Victim in Murder Attempt
Police have identified the suicide victim who is suspected of shooting his neighbor last week in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates .
Kaiwiki Road Temporarily Closed for Bridge Repair
A piece of heavy equipment damaged the wooden planks on the one-lane bridge over Ma`ili Stream.
Australian Educator Picked to Head HCC’s Kona Center
Kenneth “Marty” Fletcher, who has ties to Oahu, has been named the new director of Hawai‘i Community College’s University Hawaii Center, West Hawaii.
Overlook Crater Anniversary Approaching
The ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano experienced a major change with the opening on March 19, 2008 of a new crater at the volcano’s summit.
Ka`u Man Shoots Neighbor, Then Himself
The 37-year-old victim in the attempted murder-suicide is listed in critical but stable condition at an Oahu hospital.
UPDATE: Body Found Monday Identified, Was Victim of Homicide
Police said dental records identified the remains as those of a 37-year-old Kailua-Kona man who had been missing since Thanksgiving.
Public Invited to Submit Properties for Open Space Program
The nominations will be reviewed and prioritized by the county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
