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HPD Arrests Pāhoa Man for Promotion of a Dangerous Drug
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, officers arrested Samuel Keohokapu of Pāhoa for promotion of a dangerous drug in the third degree.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures: May 13–17
Temporary lane closures are scheduled for Monday through Friday, May 11 through 17, 2019.
Paving Work on South Point Road Set for May 13–16
The County of Hawai‘i will be conducting paving work of South Point Road. All vehicles needing access must take a detour from Highwat 11 to Kamā‘oa Road.
High Surf Advisory Extended for Big Island
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS THROUGH 6 PM MONDAY
Obituary Notices: Week of May 12, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of May 12, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Event Honors Outstanding Native Hawaiians
The O‘o Awards Gala honored outstanding Native Hawaiians who have made significant contributions toward advancement and increased vibrancy within the Hawaiian community.
Hilo Landfill Has Reached Capacity
The 40-acre landfill in South Hilo is at capacity meaning eight truckloads of garbage per day will have to be driven to the Pu‘uanahulu landfill.
High Surf Advisory Issued for S Shores of Big Island
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Keahole Point in North Kona through South Point in Ka‘ū to Cape Kumukahi in Puna.
Puna Coalition Holds Meeting Full of Hope
The community coalition Imua Lower Puna held E Hana Ana No: Community Meeting at the Pāhoa High to discuss the future of Puna following the Kilauea eruption.
Lihiwai Street in Hilo Closed May 20–24 for Debris Removal
A section of Lihiwai Street will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian through-traffic from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, from Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24.
Building Projects Stretch Across Big Island
Hawai‘i’s complex land use laws, tight environmental regulations and strong opposition from locals cause many developers fail, but who will be able to build?
UPDATE: Mayor Announces Bayfront Repair & Southwest Air Routes
Mayor announces go-ahead on Hilo breakwater project and breaks news about Southwest Airlines Hilo interisland and West Coast flights.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Found in Restaurant
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for Bryson Wong of Hilo.
Big Island Residents Express Concerns Over Road Usage Charge
East Hawai‘i Island residents expressed concerns over a study to implement a state Road Usage Charge during the final meeting held by the Hawaii DeOT in Hilo on May 9, at AJA Veterans Hall.
Sen. Schatz Asks Military Leaders to Address Service Members’ Living Condition Issues
Sen. Schatz has heard from families who have had a hard time getting private companies managing military housing units to address persistent housing issues.
Hawai‘i County Receives $1.5 M in CIP Grant-in-Aid Funds
These CIP grants are provided to local organizations serving the public and working to improve the state of Hawaiʻi.
County Roads in Kalapana to Be Restored
“Now they are inquiring, ‘What about our roads,” stated Mayor Harry Kim. “Now we can because the quiet period is over.”
Future ‘Rocket Scientists’ at Kealakehe High School to Compete at National Level
Two teams from Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona are among the 101 national finalists in the Team America Rocketry Challenge.
Ali‘i Drive Culvert Replacement Project Meeting Set for May 17
A public meeting will be held on Friday, May 17, at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center to discuss work on the Ali‘i Drive Culvert Replacement Project.
Hawai‘i Island Police Discuss DUIs
Hawai‘i County adults have the highest amount of binge drinking among the Hawaiian Islands; the HPD is cracking down…
