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Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, March 18–22
Temporary lane closures are scheduled Monday through Friday, March 16 through 22, 2019.
Puna Ecovillages Offer Affordable Alternatives on Hawai‘i Island
Puna is becoming a popular destination for those choosing alternative housing situations to make renting in Hawai’i affordable.
Obituary Notices: Week of March 17, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituary notices for the week of March 17, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
AARP to Host Free Retirement Workshops in Hilo and Kona
The workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24.
Resolutions Proposed to Prevent Sexual Abuse in Catholic Church
Resolutions propose to examine root causes and create reparations for victims.
CANCELLED: LFA Meeting at Discovery Harbor
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is hosting a public meeting on Little Fire Ants at the Discovery Harbor Community Center.
Paradise Park Structures Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department arrived on the scene of a blaze in progress on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 6:36 p.m. near 161590 37th Ave. in Paradise Park.
Kailua-Kona Man Charged With Multiple Offenses
Christopher Mundon, 43, of Kailua-Kona was arrested and charged on on March 15.
Senate Passes Budget With 25-0 Vote
The Hawai‘i Senate today passed its version of the state budget by a unanimous 25-0 vote.
UPDATE 7: Giant Surf Warning, Wind & Small Craft Advisory
The most vulnerable time frame will be Sunday night through Monday morning around high tide.
Sen. Schatz: Trump & Republicans Cutting Medicare & Medicaid
Sen. Brian Schatz warns that the Trump Administration and Republicans are proposing $1.5 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and $845 billion in cuts to Medicare.
SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS: 3 Suspected of Cell Phone Theft
The HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three men responsible for a theft of a cell phone on March 5 at the Pāhoa Subway restaurant.
HPD: 25 Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
As of Friday March 15, 2019, 25 individuals are wanted by the Hawai‘i Police Department because of outstanding warrants.
Annual Lava Tube, Torch of Light Awards Presented
The Torch of Light Award was presented to County Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy and the Lava Tube dishonor award went to the county Civil Defense Agency.
Kea‘au Suspect Charged With Drug & Firearms Offenses
The Hawai‘i Police Department has charged a 58-year-old Keaʻau man for drug and firearms offenses after executing a search warrant at a residence in Keaʻau.
Free Pet Fostering Workshop Set for March 31
A free pet fostering workshop sponsored by Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary is scheduled for Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Petco in Hilo.
MISSING: Benjamin WISER, 16, Pāhoa
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
UH Releases Statement on OHA Maunakea Lawsuit
The University of Hawaiʻi reports that the court dismissed one of two claims brought by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs against the State of Hawaiʻi.
DUI Checkpoints In Operation During St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Each year, St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is celebrated with city parades, funny leprechaun hats and plenty o’ green beer.
Hawai‘i Businesses Speak Out Against Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
Hawai‘i’s business community testified in opposition to a proposed minimum wage increase, HB1191 HD1, at a State Senate hearing on Thurday, March 14, 2019.
