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Hina Lani Street in Kona Partially Closed Because of Brush Fire
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that a roadway in Kona is partially closed because of a brush fire.
Get WiSE: Meet Women in Space Exploration During Free Online Event
The Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, or PISCES, is giving students a chance to peek into the personal and professional lives of women working in space careers.
Ali`i Health Center CEO Earns ‘Irish 40 Under 40’ Recognition
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, CEO of Ali`i Health Center, Clayton McGhan, was recognized recently by “Irish 40 under 40.”
Repeat Puna Offender Charged With Theft, Drug Possession
A 33-year-old Puna man has been charged with theft and drug offenses, the Hawai‘i prosecutor’s office stated in a news release Saturday.
WATCH: Winds Whip up on Saddle Road
Liz Nickelsen sent Big Island Now a video that captures some significant winds on Saddle Road headed toward Waikōloa on Saturday afternoon.
WATCH: Firefighters Train at PTA
Recently the department provided two sessions of basic wildfire training for volunteer firefighters.
Missing Hospital Patient Found Unharmed in Waters off Kaua‘i
According to a preliminary report, a patient from Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital apparently escaped the facility and jumped into the ocean near the vicinity of Kaiākea Point in Keālia.
No Injuries in Early Morning Pāhoa Fire
The cause of an early morning structure fire in Pāhoa is unknown, the Hawai‘i Fire Department reported Saturday.
Big Island Delegation Helps Secure $8.75M For South Kohala Water System
Gov. David Ige released $8.75 million in capital improvement project funds this week to finance the construction of a $10 million gallon water reservoir for the Lālāmilo water system.
Weekly Lane Closures: March 12-18
The state Department of Transportation announced its list of road and lane closures for the week of March 12-18.
Update: Puna Runaway Located
King Kehoe, who was reported as a runaway, was located March 11 in good health.
PTA and HVNP Partner to Conduct High-Angle Rope Training
Pōhakuloa Training Area posted pictures on social media Friday of PTA firefighters and first responders with Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park participating in high-angle rope rescue training.
HPD Renews Request for Information on Missing Woman
Authorities are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old Mahali De Rasayana, also known as, Julie Ann Linderman.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: March 11
As of Friday, March 4, 2022, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaiʻi Police Department because of outstanding warrants.
Police Renew Request for Information on Unsolved 2021 Murder
Authorities are renewing their request for information about an unsolved murder that occurred in July 2021 in Puna.
$10M Earmark Secured for Affordable Housing, Homeless Shelters on Big Island
Hawaiʻi County is set to receive $10 million to go toward building affordable housing and emergency shelter units for people experiencing homelessness.
Video: Fire at Hilo Transfer Station Not Suspicious
Hawaiʻi Fire Chief Kazuo Todd said the blaze in the Hilo Transfer Station’s sorting warehouse on Thursday, 10, is not suspicious at this time.
Water Department Promotes Leak Detection During Fix a Leak Week
The county Department of Water Supply encourages customers to fix a leak and help conserve water islandwide.
HPD: Fire Extinguished, Smoke Clears After Fire at Hilo Transfer Station
Hawai’i Police Department is advising anyone with respiratory problems to avoid Leilani Street in the area of the Hilo Transfer Station Because of smoke from a fire at the station’s sorting warehouse.
New Owner of Uncle Billy’s Hotel Shares Vision: ‘Our Plan is to Bring Downtown Kona Back’
Sandor Shapery, owner of Shapery Enterprises, said he plans to refurbish the former Uncle Billy’s hotel on Ali‘i Drive in the heart of Kailua-Kona with $25 million in improvements that will transform the deteriorating, vacant structure, but at the same time, retain its unique, old Hawai‘i feel.
