News
Imiloa Wayfinding and Navigation Festival Set For Saturday
The annual festival celebrates the ancient Polynesian tradition of ocean navigation.
Water Shut-Off Wednesday To Affect Waianuenue Area
The service disruption will affect not only Waianuenue Avenue but a variety of streets near it.
Fire Destroys Hawaiian Acres Home Wednesday Night
A Hawaii Fire Department investigator was on the scene trying to determine the cause of the blaze.
Pahoa Library to Close Friday For Termite Tenting
State library officials say they are not yet sure when the facility will reopen.
UH to Hold Ewaste Recycling Events in October
The University of Hawaii will hold free ewaste collection days for households and small businesses in east and west Hawaii in October.
Kailua-Kona County Pool Will Be Closed Monday, Tuesday
The pool is expected to reopen Wednesday following an inspection.
No Tsunami Threat From Aleutians Earthquake
The tremor that struck at 1:40 p.m. Hawaii time did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
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.
