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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.
County Council Moves Forward With New Homelessness Program
The Hawai’i County Council on Wednesday during its regular meeting took the final step in creating a new fund that will allocate tax dollars to addressing homelessness on the Big Island.
DLNR Investigates Burglary at DOFAW Baseyard on O‘ahu
Honolulu Police and DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources officers are currently investigating a burglary at the Makiki Baseyard of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife on O‘ahu.
Volcano Watch: Magma Chamber Music Can Tell a Revealing Tale
For decades scientists have been interpreting these seismic signals at volcanoes in Hawaiʻi and around the world as evidence of underground magma migration or accumulation, which can be used to look for signs that might indicate an impending eruption.
HECO: Electricity Rates Projected to Jump
Driven up by Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, oil prices will push electric bills higher in the coming months, Hawaiian Electric confirmed.
$6.6M in Projects Headed to Rural Areas, Neighbor Islands
Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele announced today that $6,686,000 in Community Funded Projects will be headed to Hawaiʻi’s second congressional district.
Friends of Pana‘ewa Zoo to Host Annual Plant Sale
Friends of Pana‘ewa Zoo is hosting its annual plant sale on Saturday, March 19.
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to Be Closed
A park on Saddle Road will be closed one day this weekend.
County Council Passes Resolution in Support of Ukraine
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday showed its support for the people of Ukraine and condemned the actions of Russia and its invasion of the former Soviet state.
Kona Man Arrested, Charged For Firearms Offenses
A Big Island man faces several charges in connection with an incident Wednesday, March 9.
Volcano Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Slew of Charges
A Big Island woman will serve more than three years in prison after being sentenced for what prosecutors called a “brazen crime spree.”
Flood Advisory Issued For Portions of Big Island Interior
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for portions of the interior of the Big Island. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. today, March 9.
2 Hawai‘i Island landmarks to be Listed in National Register of Historic Places
Two Hawai‘i Island landmarks in Honokaʻa will be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, state officials announced Wednesday afternoon.
Man Charged in Connection to Theft Incidents in Downtown Hilo
A Hilo man is facing an array of property crime offenses in connection to two separate incidents, occurring about a month apart, in the downtown Hilo area.
Police Seek Teen Girl Reported as Runaway
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a teen who is missing.
Ocean View Man Indicted on Sex Assault Charges to Appear in 3rd Circuit Court
An Ocean View man wanted on an outstanding $150,000 Grand Jury Indictment bench warrant is back in custody.
154 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 154 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 237,672.
HVNP Receives Donation of More Than $153K From Specialty License Plate Program
A cultural program at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is getting a financial boost thanks to a donation of more than $153,000 through a specialty license plate program.
Flood Advisory Issued for East Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for a portion of the Big Island.
