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The temporary closure of Tree Molds Road and recreational area to vehicles is due to heavy equipment operations. Pedestrians will be allowed access.

The test will run from 9 to 10 p.m. Impacted customers include those along Waiānuenue Avenue between Pūnāwai Street, Waiau Street, including Rainbow Drive, Pu‘uhina Street, Punahele Street, Waimea Place and any other side roads and lanes.

Kobayashi is the manager of the SCP Hilo hotel and owner of the Keaukaha General Store. She also serves holds leadership positions in several community organizations.

The project will include roadway asphalt concrete repaving, shoulder construction, concrete curbs, pavement striping, markings, street signs and the addition of bike lanes on both sides of Lanikaula Street between Manono Street and Kīlauea Avenue.

The former dentist has his sights on becoming a master sommelier following graduation from Hawaiʻi CC in May.

The planning commission’s decision comes amid developer Reef Capital Partner’s announcement that they have reached key milestones in the demolition process, and that construction crews are actively working to complete the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort in 2026.

The woman killed was from Keauhou.

The estimated completion date for this project is May, weather permitting.

The new program would create a cost-sharing partnership with the Department of Health bringing helicopters and funding to operate the program to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i and Maui Counties.

The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply will distribute the tablets, while supplies last, during normal business hours at its offices in Hilo, Kona and Waimea.

The inspections – required to comply with EPA rule revisions – will begin March 18 and continue through October.

Vehicles involved in the crash included an SUV, sedan and pickup truck.

The teen was last seen in the Mountain View area on Feb. 27 however, not reported as a runaway until recently.

While the suspect was barricaded in the residence, he threatened to burn and blow up the house.

No one was injured in the fire and the residence is considered a total loss. HFD personnel are investigating the cause of the fire.

So far this year, there have been 184 DUI arrests compared with 203 during the same period last year, a decrease of 9.4%.

Closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

The study aims to build on previous assessments by sampling more sites and conducting more analysis throughout its duration.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a large northwest (320 degrees) swell peaked this morning and is now slowly lowering. However, this swell will continue to produce advisory-level surf into the weekend.

Hawai‘i Police Department’s East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit launched a negligent homicide investigation, which is currently ongoing.