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There will be no closures and contraflow operations on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day unless permitted.

The free contest challenges keiki to utilize artistic ways to depict conserving our most precious resource – safe drinking water.

There is no infrastructure work planned at this time. Bill 107 only would put funds into the County budget for the study, which would be conducted to find an alternate route in and out of Puna to Hilo below Highway 130.

The reduced use will help the department maintain an adequate water supply and pressure for customers’ use while it continues repairs for two of the three wells.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has reentered Europe.

The tournament begins Jan. 18 and ends on Jan. 20, at Hualālai Four Seasons golf course in North Kona.

Wind advisory is canceled and high surf for north-facing shores is expected to peak on Saturday morning.

Four of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. None were younger than 21.

Hawai‘i Island police responded to the incident on Thursday at 4:26 p.m. on Ohuohu Street between Maka‘ala and Puainako Streets.

The Hawai‘i County Office of Housing and Community Development anticipates bidding out the project, which would focus on repairing the dilapidated old hospital’s roof and removing hazardous materials, including asbestos, sometime during the first three months of this year. Construction should begin sometime shortly after a contract is awarded.

At Kīlauea, there are several storage regions hypothesized from decades of monitoring data.

Mayor Roth made his announcement at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo in front of at least 165 supporters. Much of the work Roth and his administration has done since taking office on Dec. 7, 2020, has been fueled by this dream of a sustainable island for future generations.

The street was previously closed between Maka‘ala Street and Puainako Street.

West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 50 mph are expected.

No injuries were reported after the Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to two fires early Thursday morning — the first in Puna and the other in Kona. The first blaze was reported at 1:30 a.m. off of Kumukahi Street south of Leilani Estates. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found an abandoned structure engulfed in flames. […]

“As we embark on the second year of the 32nd Legislature, the House Majority Caucus will continue to address key community issues, including affordable housing and homelessness, renewable energy, mental health needs in our community, and the shortage of healthcare workers across our state,” said House Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura (D-15).

Big Island police investigators determined Salvatore was driving a silver 2011 Mazda CX-9, traveling south on Māmalahoa Highway near the 84-mile marker in the early morning of Nov. 12, when she ran off the right shoulder and went down a 20-foot embankment. The vehicle then rolled over and caught fire.

The new single is available to stream online now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.

The 4-day training teaches those who participate the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences.

This year’s exhibit will feature furniture, sculptures and wood art by several noted island artisans.