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BIPC Awards 5 Scholarships to Students
The Big Island Press Club awarded scholarships totaling $4,600 to five students on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Officer Kaliloa & Others Honored During Police Week Ceremonies
Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira offered these thoughts at the Police Week Memorial Service.
High Surf Advisory Issued for All Islands
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for south facing shores of all islands on Monday, May 13, at 3:27 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Military Convoy & Training Advisory May 14
Military units are scheduled to conduct vehicle convoy movements on May 14, 2019, between 10 and 11 a.m. from Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae.
Big Island Gas Prices Up Slightly
The average price for regular gas in Hilo is $3.738 for regular on Monday, May 13, 2019.
UH Faculty Members Awarded Regent’s Medal
UH reports that fifteen faculty members from across the state have been selected as recipients of the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching.
Hawai‘i Joins Effort to Set State Appliance Efficiency Standards
State lawmakers passed a bill this session to establish state appliance energy efficiency standards that go beyond federal requirements.
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.
