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Hwy 130 Costs Exceeds $25 Million in 5 Years
Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road construction on Highway 130 in Puna over the last five-years, has cost Hawai‘i taxpayers more than $25 million.
East Hawai‘i Officer of the Month: Paul Wright
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Puna Patrol Officer Paul Wright on Thursday, Nov. 30, as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for November.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Dec. 4–8
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Traffic Pattern Changes Planned for Volcano and Glenwood Transfer Stations
Beginning Dec. 4, weather permitting, the traffic patterns at both Volcano and Glenwood Transfer Stations will be changed.
OMKM Expands Maunakea Restoration Efforts
Volunteer weed pull days are laying the ground for replanting native species.
One Dead, Two Injured in Highway 19 Collision
A “T-bone-type” collision involving two vehicles claimed the life of one person and injured two others on Highway 19 on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
The Salvation Army Seeks Donations and Volunteers for Holidays
Monetary support and volunteers are needed to help those in need on Hawai‘i Island during the holidays.
Suspicious Brush Fires in South Kohala
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a brushfire in South Kohala reported around the five mile marker of Akoni Pule Highway.
Postal Service Offers Holiday Mailing Tips for Hawai‘i
Suggested holiday mailing dates, shipping tips and mail volume information for Hawai‘i.
Pearl Harbor Program Helps Military Personnel Return to Civilian Life
The 12-week program is designed to reduce unemployment and underemployment.
Waimea Library Selected to Host NASA STEM Program
The NASA@My Library program offers free science activities and demonstrations for students and families.
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Diplomatic Solution With North Korea
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard reiterated her call for a diplomatic solution with Kim Jong Un after yesterday morning’s test of a wailing attack warning siren in Hawai‘i.
Officials Investigate Loud Noise at Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Base investigates incident at Alpha piers, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
County Seeking Proposals to Preserve Properties
Is there a special property that you really love on the Big Island and think should be permanently preserved?
State Releases Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative Action Plan
Hawaiʻi State Department of Health announced the unveiling of the Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative action plan, a statewide road map for prevention and treatment.
Rep. Gabbard to Host ‘Telephone Town Hall’ Meeting
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will host a live tax-focused “telephone town hall” on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at 4 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time (HST).
Hawai‘i Completes First Attack Warning Test Since Cold War
The scheduled siren sounding by the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency occurred today, Dec. 1, 2017, at 11:45 a.m.
Patient Quality of Life Enhanced with New Procedure
NHCH patients who recently went through a new hip replacement procedure had the opportunity to meet with their physicians to celebrate the new program’s success.
HPD Asking Public’s Help Identifying Man Wanted in Theft
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras
