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Puna retail center sold to Hawai‘i-based private investor
Jim Shipman with CBRE Advisory & Transaction Services and Matt Bittick with CBRE Capital Markets Institutional Properties represented the Seller, Walker Apartments LLC, in the transaction.
Gov. Green extends emergency proclamation on wildfires
The renewed emergency proclamation will be in effect through Jan. 5 unless terminated or superseded by separate proclamation, whichever shall occur first.
Video: Underwater video shows 30-foot whale shark feeding a mile off Kāneʻohe Bay
The whale shark is the worldʻs largest fish and though it is known to be in Hawaiian waters, it is rarely seen.
Police request public’s assistance identifying theft suspect
The suspect is described as a male with a medium build and complexion, 40 to 50 years old, with short black and gray colored hair. He was last seen wearing a light green long sleeve shirt and blue jean pants.
Severe drought heightens need to use drinking water wisely
Due to the drought forecast, the Department of Water Supply will closely monitor its 23 public water systems to continue fulfilling its mission to provide customers with an adequate and continuous supply of safe drinking water in a financially responsible manner.
Kona man dies following possible drowning at Pebble Beach
The victim had gone scuba diving with friends when they lost track of his whereabouts.
Big Island police hold ceremony for newly promoted personnel, merit recipients
The recognition ceremony was open to the families of department personnel. Initiated by Chief Moszkowicz, this is the first time a recognition ceremony has been held in Kona, with a previous ceremony held in Hilo in May.
Update: Red flag warning for portions of Hawai‘i Island canceled
While the wind advisory was also canceled, the National Weather Service states 45 mph gusts are still possible for portions of the Big Island.
UH-Hilo student wins local and international STEM scholarships from Zonta
University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s Sofia Ferreira Colman, from Paraguay, received $1,000 from the Zonta Club of Hilo Women for her master’s work.
Big Island Now poll No. 35: What challenges do Big Island veterans face the most today?
Veteran’s Day is coming up on Nov. 11. It’s a day to honor the men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms.
Business Monday: Kona coffee farms head into this year’s festival with healthier crops
Entering the 52nd annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival that runs through Nov. 12, farmers are celebrating higher yields and healthier crops throughout the Kona region due to more rain and better management of the killer fungus.
Newly crowned Hilo Idol Kacy Sanchez hopes her journey, passion for music can inspire others
The 22-year-old from Honoka‘a was crowned winner of the Big Island’s ultimate singing competition Saturday night on the grand stage at Hilo Town Market.
Police arrest and charge Hilo man with assault involving 71-year-old
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested and charged Jerome Leader, 32, with assault after witnesses saw him involved with an incident in downtown Hilo that resulted in substantial injuries to the face and spine of a 71-year-old man.
Kona man critically injured in crash near Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a
A 54-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle collision Saturday near Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a in Kona.
Highway 190 now open to traffic
The Hawai’i Police Department said Sunday that Highway 190, between Puukala Road and Puulani Drive, is now open to traffic.
Most deadly breast cancer fought with collaborative care, research
The prevalence of inflammatory breast cancer in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders is concerning, with a study using data from the Queen’s Medical Center Tumor Registry showing an overall rate of 2.6%.
Poll results: Social media commenters name North Kohala site as spookiest place on Big Island
Commenters on social media skip the poll choices and named their own spooky place.
Hawaiʻi Land Trust nearing finish line to purchase 642 acres in Māhukona to protect forever
After years of effort by many, including the late lineal descendant Aunty Patti-Ann Solomon, 642 acres of beloved — and historically, culturally and ecologically important — land in Māhukona is close to being protected forever.
And the winner of Hilo Idol is …
22-year-old Kacy Sanchez of Honoka‘a laid it all out on the grand stage Saturday night at Hilo Town Market to become the winner of the Big Island’s ultimate singing competition.
