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In state lottery to operate surf schools at Kahalu‘u Bay, 3 of only 4 permits go to one owner
In an effort to better manage large crowds of surfers and commercial instructors in Hawai‘i Island’s Kahulu‘u Bay, four surf instruction companies were awarded permits in a first-of-its-kind lottery, Friday.
Update: 17-year-old runaway from Kea‘au located in good health
Aiden Bowers was located in good health Nov. 17.
Hawai‘i Police Department’s CALEA accreditation renewed
Of the roughly 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States, only about 793 are CALEA accredited.
Men of Pa’a receives $100K ‘Aina Community Grant from Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The grant will help to reinforce and strengthen Native Hawaiians’ connections to ‘ohana, mo‘omeheu and ‘aina.
America’s top TV show chronicles Lāhainā fire
CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” prime-time television’s longest continuous series, looks at the Lāhainā fire on this Sunday’s broadcast.
Former Kamehameha Schools employee being investigated for embezzling $360,000 on Big Island
On Thursday morning, Area I Criminal Investigation Division personnel met with Kamehameha Schools administrators, who reported that a former employee of the school embezzled more than $360,000 over a period of approximately three years.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 15-year-old girl
The teen was last seen on Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. in Kailua-Kona.
Conservation groups: State must regulate intra-island sale of infested plants, products
Little fire ants, coconut rhinoceros beetles and more could wreak havoc in the Hawaiian Islands.
One community impacted by repeated wildfires honors first responders
Every year recently, major fires have happened: Mana Road in 2021, Leilani in 2022, and the series of fires this year, on Aug. 8.
Volcano Watch: Fostering prepared youths on the natural hazards of backyard volcanoes
One noteworthy collaboration is with the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes.
Water preparedness for extended power outages
An extended power outage could leave portions of the Department of Water Supply’s water systems empty and customers with no water.
Big Island police release fentanyl arrests, recovery stats for October
In recent years, the use of illicit fentanyl has reached epidemic proportions on the mainland and Hawai‘i.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Saturday morning
Update at 3:29 p.m. on Friday: The high surf advisory has been extended to 6 a.m. Saturday. Large and rough surf associated with strong trades and a northeast swell will maintain hazardous conditions along east facing shores through tonight. Update at 7:24 a.m. on Friday: The National Weather Service extended the high surf advisory through […]
Hawaiʻi County Council takes first step to award $17.3M to seven affordable housing projects
In total, 1,176 housing units in the Big Island’s affordable housing pipeline will be impacted by the infusion of funds.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 16-22: Hilo Christmas Extravaganza, Mākeke Kalikimaka, Turkey Trot, Bunka No Hi, ‘Mamma Mia!’ and much more
From holiday shopping opportunities and Thanksgiving activities to musical theater, art sales, Japanese culture and other events, there’s plenty to do around the island during the next week.
Hawaiʻi County Council resolution urges protection, preservation of sacred Kumukahi
Despite its sacredness, the area has been desecrated.
Big Island police investigating after man apparently shoots, kills self with rifle at Kona storage facility
The man’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin. Hawai‘i Police Department detectives have launched a coroner’s inquest investigation into the incident.
Pāhoa man sought by Kaua‘i police in connection with Līhu‘e robbery, auto theft
27-year-old Sateki Nisa is 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous. The public is advised not to approach him.
Pāhoa man granted supervised release after unlawful entry into neighbor’s home and drug possession
The 45-year-old is facing charges of second-degree unauthorized entry into a dwelling, two counts of third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, third-degree promotion of a detrimental drug and prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center holding free Brown Bag Lunch Talk this Thursday
In this talk, participants will discuss how ideologies of inequity can be deeply embedded in both institutions and individual behaviors.
