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Business Monday: Hāmākua farmers switch tomato crop for edible hibiscus
Owners of Hawaiian B Natural Farms and have been growing tomatoes hydroponically in Hāmākua for the past 16 years. Last fall, they decided to switch gears to grow the edible Roselle Hibiscus.
Kealakehe High School wins grand prize at Pacific & Asian Affairs Council competition
Third place went to students from the Big Island’s Waiākea High School. A second team from Kealakehe High School also won a prize.
Merrie Monarch Festival nominated for USA Today’s top 10 Best Cultural Festivals
Cast your today to keep the Big Island festival that celebrates hula and everything Hawaiian atop the leaderboard. Voting ends March 18.
Water supply dept. extends entry deadline for Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
The free contest promotes the importance of reducing water waste and protecting drinking water supplies. It challenges keiki to utilize artistic ways to depict conserving our most precious resource – safe drinking water.
Wind advisory in effect for portions of Big Island
East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with localized gusts up to 50 mph, are possible in South Kohala and the south, southeast and interior sections of the island.
Big Island weekly lane closures: March 9-15
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Volcano Watch: Hawaiʻi represented at the Cities on Volcanoes conference in Antigua, Guatemala
Seven Hawaiʻi residents attended, hailing from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense and University of Hawaiʻi (Hilo and Mānoa).
Most of Big Island saw drier than average conditions in February
A manually recorded rainfall total near Honokaʻa from the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network had the highest overall monthly total at 14.68 inches.
Ex-police officer charged after allegedly choking wife in front of couple’s children
Daniel Raymond Ulrich worked as an officer for the Hawai‘i Police Department six years ago. In April 2019, he was arrested and charged for a similar type of domestic-related incident.
Pa‘auilo Mauka Road water main break causes loss of service
A water main break on Pa‘auilo Mauka Road has impacted water service for customers, the Department of Water Supply said on Friday, Mar. 8. The department is working to complete temporary repairs tonight.
Police identify men wanted for questioning in sex assault case, following public assistance
The incident happened just after 5 p.m. on Dec. 26 in the toy section at the Hilo Target and involved a 10-year-old girl.
Three police officers honored by Kona Crime Prevention Committee
The Hawai‘i Police Department announced Friday, Mar. 8, that three of their officers were honored by a crime prevention organization.
Revitalize Puna Activation event to feature discussion on food sustainability, security
Revitalize Puna activations, a joint effort between Hawai‘i County’s Disaster Recovery Division and Council District 4, have become a space for showcasing and nurturing Puna’s resilience, spirit of collaboration and deep sense of aloha.
Draft Environmental Assessment on Waikōloa Road roundabout now available for review
An Environmental Assessment, or EA, draft is a document prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project, plan, policy, or program.
Hilo man sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking
A Hilo man was sentenced Thursday by Senior United States District Judge Helen Gillmor to 155 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Windward Planning Commission hears hours of testimony opposing proposed Ka‘ū resort
People, young and old, near and far, traveled to Hilo, many missing a day of work or school, to voice their opposition at the meeting against Black Sand Beach LLC’s proposed residential and commercial development that would sprawl across 147 acres around Punalu‘u Beach Park.
Update: Brush fire near ʻAkoni Pule Highway in North Kohala extinguished
The highway is also once again open to traffic.
Update: Both lanes of Māmalahoa Highway in Ka‘awali‘i Gulch again open
The highway was closed earlier Thursday night because of a traffic crash.
Deaths of young dolphin, humpback calf highlight importance of responsible boating in Hawaiʻi waters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is urging vessel operators to slow down and enjoy marine wildlife from afar.
Update: More freezing rain, snow for Big Island summits with extension of winter weather advisory
Additional ice accumulations of about one-quarter of an inch and 1 to 2 inches of additional snow are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
