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Kona Coffee Festival Kicks Off with Lantern Parade
The 49th Annual Kona Coffee Culture Festival begins today.
PMG Announces Retirement of Regional VP, General Manager
Pacific Media Group Regional Vice President and General Manager Terry Gillingham has announced his plans to retire at the end of February 2020.
OHA Approves $103k in Event Grants Statewide
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs today announced the selection of 20 community events that will receive a total of $103,000 from OHA’s ʻAhahui Grants Program.
3 Burglaries, 1 Theft Reported in Ka‘ū This Past Week
According to a Facebook post by Ka‘ū Police, burglaries in the Ocean View area have increased and some of the incidents occurred during the day.
Honoka‘a Woman Indicted in Connection to Foster Child’s Death
A Honoka‘a woman was indicted in the death of toddler who had been placed in her care by the state.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Nov. 1–3
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019.
TSA Canine Halloween Costume Contest
Some of TSA’s explosive detection canines at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport got a break from their day jobs to celebrate Halloween with a costume contest.
CWRM Project Causes Unintentional Fish Kill
CWRM initiated a project meant to improve conditions for native ‘o‘opu, but an element of the work instead killed hundreds of the fish it was meant to help.
Regents to Consider Maunakea Management Rules Draft
The UH Board of Regents will consider the draft rules for adoption on Nov. 6 at its regular meeting set for 9:30 a.m. in the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center.
Bill Addresses Imported Orchids, Invasive Pests
The Hirono-Rubio amendment responds to concerns about the threat posed by microscopic pests hitching a ride on imported orchids in media to Hawaii’s ecosystems.
HPD Nabs Four Female Suspects in Drug Bust
The Hawai‘i Police Department has arrested four women in Kona after a drug investigation.
Wind Advisory for Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa
A wind advisory means dangerous conditions are possible at certain elevations.
Warning Siren Tests Thursday, Friday
This is a Civil Defense Outdoor Warning Siren message for Thursday, Oct. 31 at noon.
Visitor Spending Down on Big Island, HTA Stats Show
Hawai‘i Island reported declines in visitor and daily spending but an increase in visitor arrivals.
HPD Issues 454 Additional Traffic Citations on Maunakea
The additional citations are for the weeklong period of Oct. 24 to date.
Hawai‘i County Among Least Affordable Places to Live in US
Hawai‘i County was ranked in the top 10 among the least affordable midsize counties for renters.
Gov. Dean Endorses Kahele for Congress
Gov. Howard Dean, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee, endorsed Senator Kai Kahele on Wednesday in his bid for Congress.
Kona Historical Society Announces Farm Fest
Kona Historical Society (KHS) will host Farm Fest on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook.
Students Win Essay Contest on Value of Community Service
Seven essay contest winners, including a Konawaena High School student, were recognized at the 2019 Pro Bono Celebration in the Hawai‘i Supreme Courtroom.
