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Supreme Court Rules in Support of Building TMT
The Hawaii Supreme Court issued its opinion affirming the state Board of Land and Natural Resources’ decision to issue a CDUP for construction of the TMT.
VIDEO: Interview With Councilmember Jen Ruggles
Big Island Now conducted a live interview with Councilmember Jen Ruggles on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018
Mass Transit Agency Closing Satellite Office & Moving Sales Office
The County of Hawai‘i Mass Transit Agency will be closing its satellite office at the county building at 25 Aupuni St. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.
HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of Oct. 22, through Oct. 28, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Warning Siren Test Scheduled for Nov. 1
Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1.
KKCC 50th Anniversary Gala Celebrates Business Advocacy
KKCC enjoyed an evening with friends, colleagues and the community to celebrate a half-century of business advocacy at its 50th anniversary Gala.
F-22 Raptors in Hilo, Public Tours Available
F-22 RAPTORS will be in Hilo Thursday and Friday, Nov. 1 and 2, 2018, and will be available for the general public to do tours of the aircraft.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
This Flood Advisory replaces the Flood Advisory covering the Ka‘ū District and Kawa Flats.
Baby Donkey Arrives at Kona Historical Society
A new Kona Nightingale baby recently joined the resident senior donkey, Charlie, at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm.
HPD Renews Search for Missing Kona Teen
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old Kona teen who was reported as missing
Structure Fire in Mountain View
American Red Cross volunteers responded this afternoon to a residential fire in Mountain View today that caused damage to the home and affected at least one resident.
SETTLEMENT: Deadline to File Hawai‘i Hepatitis A Claim Forms
A preliminary settlement was reached for those people exposed to Hepatitis A related to Genki Sushi Restaurants.
HPD Seeking Owner of Discarded Gun Safe
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is seeking the rightful owner of a discarded gun safe (depicted in the photo).
STUDY: Improved Health in Pacific-Region Children
A community-randomized clinical trial of the Children’s Healthy Living Program (CHL), based at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted & Considered Dangerous
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is searching for a man wanted for felony assault and considered dangerous.
‘Breathe Aloha Mural Tour’ Coming to Big Island
808NOVAPE along with Keep It Flowing LLC have partnered for the next few months to design, create and execute a large-scale mural campaign.
Housing Fair to Assist Those Affected by Kīlauea Eruption
The County of Hawai‘i will be a having a Housing Fair aimed at rebuilding the Puna community following the Kīlauea eruption on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Police Locate Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has located a 25-year-old Puna man who was wanted for outstanding warrants.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Entire State of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch to include Kaho‘olawe, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and the Big Island.
Hawai‘i: Most Expensive Utilities in America
Hawai‘i tops the list of states with the highest average utility cost: $730.86 per month.
