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Big Island drug addict who got clean starts lawn care business to help himself and his employees in recovery
To help his recovery, Sefa Ulu started We Care Lawn Care three years ago to create a “safe” work environment for himself. He hires only people who are in recovery, too. They function as a support group.
County announces new islandwide town hall series to start in South Kona
The town hall series is aimed at providing updates and fostering engagement with communities across Hawaiʻi Island.
Cinder block moorings found resting on coral reef temporarily postpones canoe race in Kona
The Keauhou Canoe Club hosted the Founders Regatta on Saturday at the Kailua Pier on Ali‘i Drive. Teams from the Department Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources looked at the placement of the 28 race markers when they discovered the 16 cinder blocks resting on coral structures.
Hawai’i Island traffic update
There will be no county road work on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
Update: 1 missing teen found safe, police need help finding 2 other teenagers in East Hawaiʻi
Authorities have located 14-year-old William Creary, in good health today in Pāhoa.
Kupuna on Big Island can compete in Kiwanis spelling bee
The Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee preliminary event on Hawai‘i Island will be held on June 24 at 9 a.m. at Hawai’i Island Adult Care.
Magic Sands bathroom, ramp 90% finished; La’aloa project behind schedule
The new ramp and comfort station is about 90% finished at Magic Sands Beach Park in Kona, but when they will be ready to open to the public is not known yet.
Crime Reduction Unit nabs five wanted individuals during operation in East Hawaiʻi
During the past week, the Hawai’i Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit in East Hawai’i arrested and charged five wanted individuals.
20-year-old from Hilo charged after injuring his girlfriend by kicking, punching
Jeranimo Talley, 20, was arrested and charged with domestic related offenses following an incident in Hilo on May 25 in which he allegedly punched and kicked his girlfriend in the head and face.
Parking lot is full at Hilo International Airport
The parking lot at Hilo International Airport is full on Friday, the start of Memorial Day Weekend.
Update: Flood advisory canceled for west side of Big Island
The National Weather Service has canceled the flood advisory for the west side of the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi County councilmember Kierkiewicz named president and CEO of Nā Leo ʻO Hawaiʻi
The Board of Directors of Nā Leo ‘O Hawai‘i, a public TV station, has named Ashley Kierkiewicz as its new president and Chief Executive Officer.
34-year-old man missing from Pāhoa
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Kelly Gravitt of Pāhoa, who was reported missing.
20-year-old woman charged with domestic violence on Big Island
Cherish Anela Torres, 20 of Pāhoa, has been arrested and charged with domestic-related offenses following a 3 a.m. verbal argument that turned violent.
Beware of scammer impersonating Hawaiʻi State police officer over the phone
A scammer is impersonating a State of Hawai’i Police Officer over the phone.
64 cats, kittens captured at Queens’ Marketplace; relocated to Big Island homes
In reaction to a ban on feeding feral cats at Queensʻ Marketplace in Waikōloa Village in order to protect endanered nēnē, two local animal rescue organizations conducted a relocation project. They captured 64 felines and delivered them to homes across the Big Island — after being spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Update: Dive tour boat heading to night trip grounds in Kona waters; 5 injured
Hawai‘i Fire Department was dispatched to Honōkohau Harbor at 10:12 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, crews found the boat was in tide waters and had sustained substantial front hull damage.
Inouye Solar Telescope captures closeups of Sun, all the way from Big Island
The images feature a variety of sunspots and quiet regions of the Sun obtained by the Visible-Broadband Imager, one of the telescope’s first-generation instruments.
Volcano Watch: Legends of Eruptions Past
Hawaiian oral traditions are full of riveting stories — like the two chiefs of Kahuku who became the two hills of Nāpuʻuapele. They can be traced in some cases directly to the eruptions they record.
NOAA predicts 50% chance of above-normal cyclone activity for Central Pacific
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a 50% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity for the 2023 Central Pacific hurricane season that starts June 1.
