News
Former Bank Building Dedicated For Use by Seniors
The former Bank of Hawaii building in Kapaau will provide a boost to the county’s kupuna services in North Kohala.
Design Chosen For New Waiaka Bridge Below Waimea
The new bridge where Kawaihae Road meets the Kohala Mountain Road will involve straightening the approaches and adding a traffic signal.
Public Warned of Scam Involving Fake Microsoft Caller
The scam involves someone trying to get access to confidential information on the victim’s computer.
Police Seeking Andrade in Domestic Violence Case
Ronsten Keone Andrade III, also known as Ronsten Andrade Tripp, was last seen Monday in Puna.
Another Arrest Made in Connection to Burglary Ring
A 24-year-old Kailua-Kona man is the latest to be arrested in the investigation.
Rep. Clift Tsuji Released From Hilo Medical Center
The three-term representative who was unopposed in this year’s election was suffering from pneumonia.
Council Cancels Meeting Over Lawsuits
The matter of hiring outside attorneys to defend the county against the lawsuits fired by fired election workers will be discussed at another meeting.
Kawauchi Names Another Temporary Elections Administrator
Elizabeth Lehua Iopa becomes the Big Island’s third elections administrator this year.
County Sets New Hours For Building Permit Assistance
Shorter hours will give permit clerks more time to process permits without being interrupted by requests for help at the front desk.
Fire Damages Macnut Factory in Captain Cook
The blaze did an estimated $80,000 in damage to a sampling room in the Hawaiian Host factory.
Volunteerism to be Celebrated Saturday at Hawaii Volcanoes
Several programs and a guided hike of a new trail are on tap for National Public Lands Day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Info Booth Friday at Reed’s Bay on Beach Park Use
Police and several non-profit agencies are informing the public of what’s allowed at county beach parks.
Two Rescued Sunday Off Keaukaha Shoreline
The two victims were taken to Hilo Medical Center following the incident at Keokea Point.
Kenoi and Kim Debate as General Election Draws Nearer
Now that the mayor’s race is down to two, the candidates appear to be looking to focus on their differences.
Arrest Ordered For Guerrilla Accused of Killing Pahoa Woman
The Colombian government overturned a judgement of acquittal for a leftist Columbian guerrilla accused of the 2006 death of Lahe’ena’e Gay of Pahoa.
Loss of Generator Cuts Power to 4,700 HELCO Customers
The utility’s engineers are still trying to determine the cause of the outage that lasted four minutes.
Well Operating Again, But Commercial Use Still On Hold
Commercial water haulers will have to wait until the reservoir refills, water department officials said.
Police Release Sept. 21 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
The Outstanding Eddie Palmieri – Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) recently bestowed the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters, the Nation’s Highest Honor in Jazz, to nine time Grammy® Award winner and Latin music icon, Eddie Palmieri. Mr. Palmieri is widely recognized as one of the finest Latin jazz pianists of the past 50 years.
Sangha Hall Event Marks Kupuna Fall Prevention Week
The effort includes seniors’ fall risk screening and review of medications that could contribute to a fall.
