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Resurfacing Work on Kamehameha Avenue
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing work on Kamehameha Avenue.
House Democrats Request Answers on Trump Border Deployment
Democrats sent a letter to Defense Secretary James N. Mattis requesting answers and justification for his deployment of 5,200 additional U.S. troops.
PUC Approves Transfer of Jointly Owned Utility Poles
The Hawaiian Electric Companies have acquired Hawaiian Telcom’s ownership interest in approximately 120,000 jointly-owned utility electric distribution poles.
Puna Group Files Complaint Against Lloyd’s of London
Numerous individuals, two living trusts and a real estate group from Puna are plaintiffs in a master administrative complaint filed against Lloyd’s of London.
Preschool & Pauahi Keiki Scholars Application Available via KSBE
The application for Kamehameha Schools Preschool and Pauahi Keiki Scholars is now available for the 2019-20 school year online.
Students Report Fewer Incidents of Bullying, Cyberbullying
More than 16,300 public high and middle school students participated in the Hawai‘i School Health Survey.
VIDEO: F-22 Raptor Pilot Talks About Being in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) repositioned four F-22 Raptors to the Hilo International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 2–4
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Kona Attorneys Honored for Helping Hundreds in West Hawai‘i
Big Island attorneys were recognized for voluntarily providing free legal information to nearly 600 Hawai‘i Island residents who sought help.
STUDY: Feeding 10 Billion People Within Planetary Limits may be Achievable
A global shift toward healthy and more plant-based diets, halving food loss and waste and improving farming practices and technologies.
HPD Investigating Death of 6-Year-Old Boy
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of a six-year-old boy after the child died Wednesday evening, Oct. 31, 2018.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Warrant & Theft
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of a 63-year-old Pāhoa man wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant and an All Points Bulletin for theft.
PGV & Ludwig Construction Fined by Department of Health
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch issued Notices and Finding of Violation and Orders (NOVOs) against seven companies.
DOH to Distribute Food Consumption Survey by Mail Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is rolling out a statewide survey to learn more about food habits of Hawai‘i residents and visitors.
National Diabetes Awareness Month Begins
Today, Nov. 1, 2018, marks the first day of National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Community Meeting on Proposed Waikoloa Solar-Storage Project
The Hawaiian Electric Companies recently announced seven new solar-plus-storage projects in Hawai‘i.
New Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration Requirement
Attorney General Russell Suzuki announced the establishment of the Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration Unit.
STUDY: Using Bitcoin Will Raise Global Temperatures
Bitcoin could contribute to global temperatures by as much as 2 degrees Celsius as early as 2033.
Traffic Signal Pole Repair Work in Waikoloa, Nov. 1
The Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be repairing a signal pole at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu and Waikoloa Beach Road intersection on Thursday, Nov. 1.
Officer Roberto Segobia Named ‘Hawai‘i County Employee of the Year’
Officer Roberto Segobia was named “Hawaiʻi County Employee of the Year” in a ceremony Tuesday Oct. 30, 2018, in Hilo.
