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Driver in Fatal North Kona Crash ID’d
The driver who died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday, March 31 on Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 190), in North Kona has been positively identified as 27-year-old Andrew Charles Clark Honoka‘a.
Students Asked to Apply for STEM Summer Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is hosting the second annual Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program and is accepting applications for 2022.
Info Sought on Vandalized Cemetery in Nīnole
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’ assistance seeking information or witnesses regarding a recent vandalism incident at a cemetery in Nīnole.
Honoka‘a Swimming Pool Reopening
The Honoka‘a Swimming Pool will reopen beginning Wednesday, April 6.
County Hosting Virtual Resource Fair Twice in April
The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development is hosting a virtual resource fair on Monday, April 4 from 11 a.m to noon and from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12.
Hawaiʻi Fire Department Responds to Blaze at Old Kona Landfill
Crews responded to a fire at the Old Kona Landfill this morning after workers heard an explosion and saw flames coming from a recycled aluminum pile, officials confirmed this morning.
2 Charged Following Burglary at Construction Site in Ka‘ū
A man and woman were charged in connection to a burglary that occurred in Ka‘ū Thursday, March 31.
Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident in North Kona
A 27-year-old man died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday, March 31 on Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 190), just south of the 17 mile marker in North Kona.
Zonta Club of Hilo Raises Awareness About Sexual Assault And Child Abuse, Neglect With T-Shirt
The Zonta Club of Hilo is raising awareness about sexual assault, child abuse and child neglect with a new t-shirt.
Volcano Watch: The 2018 Eruption of Kīlauea Was Big on a Global Scale
The 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano had devastating effects on the lower Puna District, destroying hundreds of homes, burying subdivisions and permanently affecting the lives of thousands of residents. The voluminous lava flow had a major impact on the Island of Hawaiʻi, but how does it compare to other lava flow eruptions on Earth in recent history?
Explosive-Sniffing TSA Dog Retires, Celebrated with Tennis Balls And Cake
The Transportation Security Administration at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu celebrated the career and retirement of Bruno, a 4-year-old Labrador retriever, trained as an explosive detection canine, and his handler Kathy.
County Using E-Warrants in DUI, Negligent Homicide And Negligent Injury Cases
The county is using a new technique to expedite the process to secure a warrant and draw a suspect’s blood in certain circumstances.
Domestic Violence Action Center to Receive Federal Funds For Immigrant Program
A Hawai‘i nonprofit that provides legal information and representation to victims of domestic violence will receive nearly $400,000 in federal funding to support a program it provides to help immigrants.
Survey Available Friday Aims to Improve Hawai‘i’s Healthcare, Accessibility
Help improve Hawai‘i’s healthcare systems, and have a chance to earn $100 gas card in the process.
Visitor Numbers Continue Creeping Toward Record 2019 Levels
An increase in a number of key statistics in the latest visitor’s report indicates that Hawai‘i continues its trajectory toward a full tourism rebound.
Missing Big Island Child Found in Good Health
Kelani Kamakahi, 11, was located Thursday, March 31, in good health in Hilo.
Honolulu Man Charged in Connection With Series of Incidents on Big Island
A Honolulu man is being charged in connection with a series of incidents that took place on the Big Island.
Public Hearing Scheduled For Resolution Proposing Decrease to County Fuel Tax
A Hawaiʻi County Council member is proposing a decrease in the county’s fuel tax and the public will have a chance to weigh in on the resolution next week.
Second COVID Booster Shot Available at QNHCH
North Hawai‘i residents looking to receive their second COVID-19 booster shot can now get one at a Waimea hospital.
