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State to install speed table in North Kona on Route 190
The table will be installed Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. During construction, there will be lane closures in both directions, state officials reported. Work is weather permitted.
High surf advisory issued for north-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island
Large surf of up to 16 feet is expected with strong breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming dangerous.
Legislation to ban sales of flavored nicotine products moves forward after House Health Committee passes bill
The House Committee on Health unanimously passed House Bill 756 on Friday to prohibit the sale of flavored nicotine products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as being “nicotine free.”
House bill advances to speed up historic preservation reviews of development projects
By a 5-2 vote, the House Committee on Housing passed a bill Friday aimed at removing lengthy historic property reviews from delaying housing developments.
Business Monday: New Kona beverage startup features bubbly alcohol-free drink
Being created and canned in the Kona Brewing Co. distillery in Kona, the beverage is sold in stores statewide.
Motorcyclist dies after vehicle collision in Puna
Three motorcyclists were traveling in a group on Highway 11 when a sedan attempted to turn onto the roadway, ultimately hitting the lead motorcycle.
Gerber recalls and discontinues teething stick products due to choking hazard
The recalled products were distributed nationwide, including retail stores and supermarkets throughout Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Community College in Hilo celebrates milestone of conservation education program
The program on the Hilo campus blends academics with hands-on training in agroforestry, forest surveying, silviculture (the growing and cultivation of trees) and Geographic Information Systems.
Car Crash in Puna closes portion of Highway 11
The northbound lanes are expected to be closed for about four hours.
Hawaiʻi again ‘performs exceptionally well’ as one of nation’s top 10 healthiest states
However, the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Annual Report also found deficiencies, especially when it comes to severe housing problems and insufficient sleep, ranking 50th in both categories.
Hele-On services unavailable Sunday
No buses or paratransit services will run today because of Americans With Disabilities Act training for all Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit employees and contractors. Regular services will resume Monday.
Feeding Our Keiki & Kūpuna $50K closer to future of providing meals, groceries for anyone who needs them
The community foodshare program in Honoka‘a has made and distributed a total of more than 97,000 warm meals for community members and delivered about 450 tons of groceries to kūpuna and shut-ins during the past 6 yeras.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says winds have lowered below advisory levels.
‘It’s very humbling’: Sherry Bird becomes Hawai‘i Police Department’s first woman assistant chief
Her promotion, which became effective Feb. 1, is the second time the 27-year veteran of the department has made history, after becoming only the second woman ever to achieve the rank of major 4 years ago.
UH-Hilo working to convert agricultural waste of tropical crops into biofuel, bioenergy
UH-Hilo has partnered with the National Corn to Ethanol Center and the nonprofit BioMADE to create a local fermentation program and sustainability center on the Big Island that is environmentally and economically beneficial for local communities.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 1-6: Cherry blossoms, Year of the Snake, ‘Ohana stargazing and more
The winter storm that blew through the state at the end of the week fortunately didn’t blow away or wash out any of the multitude of events happening around the island, some of which are going on right now!
$10 million in county grants go to nonprofits addressing homelessness and housing
Nine Hawaiʻi County nonprofits will receive $10.1 million for 15 projects using funding from Tier 2 residential property taxes.
State boating division responds to several boat groundings after major winter storm
In light of the groundings, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation Administrator Meghan Statts reiterated that boat owners and operators should pay attention to weather forecasts, avoid going out in advance of storms and check that their lines are secure in harbors or while tied to moorings.
3-time Ironman World Champion to host triathlon boot camp on Big Island
For the first time, Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection is partnering with Craig Alexander for this triathlon training experience, which will take place from March 9 to 14. People can sign up through February.
Segawa confirmed 6-3 as director of Hawaiʻi County’s Department of Environmental Management
Out of the nine appointments presented by the newly-elected Kimo Alameda to the council this month, Segawa was the only one that failed to secure the full support of the council.
