News
Expect Delays at Hilo Intersection Thursday
Hawai‘i County’s DPW Traffic Division plans to replace a traffic signal control cabinet at the intersection on Thursday, weather conditions permitting.
HPD Arrests 20 Motorists for DUI Violations
The Hawai`i Police Department arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2019.
County to Stop Accepting Paper, Plastic Recycling
Hawai‘i County is rolling back recyclable items it will accept at island transfer stations.
National Coffee With a Cop Day
Hawai‘i Police Department is inviting the public to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day with officers on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.
HCC Offers Focus, Study Skills Workshop
Hawai’i Community College—Pālamanui and the University Center, West Hawai‘i are offering a workshop for high school and college students to improve focus.
Missing Person Correction
It is Big Island Now policy to correct any incorrect or misleading information as soon as it is brought to the attention of the website.
Transfer Station Closed Tuesday
The Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division on Tuesday announced another transfer station closure.
HPD Seeks Help to Identify Suspect
On Friday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 a.m., an unidentified male entered the construction site of a commercial storage facility located on Olowalu Street Kailua-Kona.
Hawai‘i Renewable Energy Status Board Goes Live
The Hawaiian Electric Companies created an online renewable project status board listing 17 grid-scale projects currently proposed or underway on four islands.
Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Kim Offers ‘Way Forward’ in Maunakea Booklet
On Monday, Mayor Harry Kim released a nine-page PDF that he’s calling his Maunakea Booklet.
HTA Offers Full Day Workshops on all Islands
HTA, in partnership with the International Festivals and Events Association, is conducting all-day workshops on all major islands from Oct. 15-18.
New DHHL Rules Allow Rentals, More Options
Gov. David Ige signed new administrative rules for planned communities, multi-family complexes and rental housing within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
HPD Nabs Fugitive Wanted for Sex Assault
The Hawaiʻi Police Department apprehended a South Hilo man on a Grand Jury indictment for sexual assault in the second-degree.
One-Way Traffic on Kapi’olani St. Saturday
The temporary one-way traffic pattern allowed under Hawai’i County Code, Section 24-10, will be in effect to accommodate the annual St. Joseph School Country Fair.
ACLU Introduces Smart Justice Field Organizer
The ACLU of Hawai‘i announced Monday the addition of Shayna Lonoaea-Alexander, who will join the group in the capacity of Smart Justice Field Organizer.
Hawai‘i Youth Symphony Celebrates 55 Years
The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony isn’t so youthful anymore, as it turns 55 this season.
Citizen Scientists Use Ko‘a Card for Coral
The Pacific Island’s Ocean Observing System is looking for citizen scientists to help measure and improve coral health throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Grant to Help Launch Affordable Housing Fund
Hawaiian Community Assets has been awarded a community grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to launch the Hawaiʻi Affordable Housing Fund.
Transfer Station Closures
The Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division has announced multiple Hawai‘i County transfer station closures.
