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Hawai‘i mayor appoints new IT, R&D directors
Robert Ewbank and Frecia Cevallos have been selected for the County of Hawai‘i positions.
Road closure planned for Keawe Street due to sewer lateral
The makai lane of Keawe Street will be closed nightly to vehicles from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday thru Thursday, during the weeks of May 1 through 4 and May 8 through 11.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park flight operations for May
The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Waikoloa Solar + Storage project up and running
Under a 25-year power purchase agreement, AES will sell energy to Hawaiian Electric at 9 cents per kilowatt-hour, one of the lowest rates for energy in Hawai‘i.
Inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference set for May 10 in Honolulu
Central Pacific Bank is partnering with Hawaiʻi Business Magazine to host the inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference on May 10 in Honolulu.
Big Island kupuna invited to compete in spelling bee
The Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee preliminary event on Kaua‘i will be held on June 20 at 9 a.m. at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Young Brothers promotes Chris Edwards, Chris Martin
Young Brothers has promoted Chris Edwards to vice president – chief financial officer and Chris Martin to vice president of operations.
UH-Hilo to celebrate legacy of Hawaiian cultural icon and educator Edith Kanakaʻole
The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.
How do you show appreciation for Mom on Mother’s Day? Take our 30-second poll #10
According to the National Retail Federation, 84 percent of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Take Big Island Now’s 30-second poll and let us know how you will show your appreciation for Mom.
2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival showcases Hawaiian culture
The smell of flowers lingered in the air while a mix of visitors, residents, hula dancers, keiki and bartenders gathered Sunday at three venues for the 2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival.
Kona Aloha Singers to perform May 7 at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort
The Kona Aloha Singers is a nonprofit adult contemporary and popular music chorus with more than 30 singers and 12 musicians.
Big Island’s Kahalu‘u Beach Park to close for cauliflower coral
The closure aims to enhance a vital process for rejuvenating the coral reef ecosystem.
Endangered 12-year-old Big Island boy located in good health
Jsteyn Villanueva-Santos was located in Hilo. Big Island police thank the public for its assistance.
What action was No. 1 to deal with feral cats among 2,836 voters in Big Island Now’s poll?
In Big Island Now’s latest weekly poll, 2,836 people voted on “What is the best way to humanely address the overpopulation of feral/community cats on the Big Island?”
Staffing shortages leading Big Island public defenders to withdraw from cases
Public defenders are usually overworked, but on the Big Island the problem is exacerbated with 4 of the 15 positions (26%) currently vacant, leading to the withdrawal from cases.
Flash flood warning for parts of West Hawaiʻi canceled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that heavy rain has ended over portions of the Big Island’s west side that triggered the warning earlier today.
Update: 13-year-old runaway is found
The Hawai‘i Police Department report that a 13-year-old runaway girl has been located in good health.
Community volunteers come together for trail restoration in Waimea
More than a dozen volunteers from the Waimea Trails and Greenways project worked to clear brush along Ke Ala Kahawai O Waimea for Earth Day.
Youth exhibit features 160 artworks honoring ‘The Celebrated Lands of Waimea’
Creations by artists from 10 Waimea schools on the Big Island all explore the theme: Nā Pana Moku ʻĀina o Waimea (The Celebrated Lands of Waimea).
University of Hawaiʻi system 2023 commencement schedule
The University of Hawaiʻi’s 10-campus system will be celebrating its graduates in May.
