News
‘Caring for our Caregivers’ Conference
Hawai‘i Island Adult Care Center will hold its first Annual Caregiver Conference, Caring for Our Caregivers, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.
PTA Announces October Schedule
The Pōhakuloua Training Area (PTA) has released a military training, convoys and community advisory update for the month of October 2019.
First Humpback of Season Sighted Off Kaua‘i
Captains aboard Holo Holo Charter’s Adventurer II spotted what appeared to be the first humpback whale of the season about a mile off Ke’e Beach.
Furlough Inmate Walks Off in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety issued a release Tuesday after a Hale Nani work furlough inmate failed to return from a furlough pass.
West Hawai‘i Dedicates New Kona Courthouse
The $95.8 million Keahuolu Courthouse Kona Judiciary Complex was a vision 30 years in the making that came in on time and under budget.
Another County Transfer Station Closes Early
The Keʻei Transfer Station’s green waste only site closed at 2 p.m. Tuesday because it was at capacity.
Humane Society Says Adoption Need is Urgent
The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society is making a push for public adoption, both permanent and temporary, especially from its Kea‘au shelter.
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.
