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Waikōloa Road community meeting for Thursday night is postponed
Waikōloa Road Rehabilitation Project fieldwork will begin by May 4, 2023.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument has new NOAA superintendent
Eric Roberts previously served as deputy superintendent of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument since September 2019, where he led a team of policy and program specialists in the day-to-day management.
University of Hawai’i receives $400,000 federal grant to help cystic fibrosis patients
The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s research team, led by professor Tung Hoang, hopes its findings will help cystic fibrosis patients avoid hospitalizations and increase their life expectancy.
Kona Community Hospital achieves international Baby-Friendly designation
Kona Community Hospital has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation for adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing man considered at risk
The 23-year-old was last seen on Makaala Street in Hilo.
Hawaiʻi Energy expanding lighting upgrade program to nonprofits, small businesses
Select nonprofit organizations, small businesses and restaurants are eligible for Hawaiʻi Energy’s lighting upgrade program on a first-come, first-served basis, until funds are exhausted.
USDA Forest Service awards grants to 4 Big Island communities for mitigating wildfires
The Community Wildfire Defense Grants for the Big Island will be used to update four Community Wildfire Protection Plans that are seven to eight years old.
Vietnam War memorial dedicated today at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery
The new memorial was made a reality by a group of Vietnam veterans who formed the nonprofit West Hawai‘i Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Association, which raised $75,000 in 17 months to construct the 6-foot-tall by 7-foot-long memorial, crafted in basalt rock.
43-year-old man missing; last seen in Mountain View on Big Island
Missing person Anson-Ely Saragosa, 43, is known to frequent the Kurtistown and Mountain View areas.
Woman in stolen car during police shooting in Kona indicted on 18 offenses
A Kona grand jury indicted Jacqueline Keanaaina, 26 of Kailua-Kona, for 18 offenses in relation to two incidents, including one on March 10 when she was in a stolen vehicle during an officer-involved shooting.
State of Hawaiʻi pursuing cases against 33 swimmers chasing dolphins in Hōnaunau Bay
During a routine patrol in the South Kona District, the officers took photographs and drone video showing the large group of swimmers appearing to be aggressively pursuing, corralling and harassing the pod in Hōnaunau Bay on Hawaiʻi Island.
Fire destroys only working bathrooms at Old Airport Beach Park in Kailua-Kona
The fire occurred just months after a public-private partnership with the Kona community worked on painting and replacing the roofing of the bathrooms facility at Old Airport Beach Park.
New report finds need for social workers growing in Hawaiʻi
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the demand for social workers will increase 12 percent in the next 10 years.
Hawaiʻi governor lowers flags to honor Nashville elementary school shooting victims
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has ordered the U.S. flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and at the Hawaiʻi National Guard to honor the shooting victims at a Nashville elementary school.
Kauaʻi firefighters find missing hiker early Tuesday in Waimea Canyon
A 26-year-old male hiker from California who was reported missing in Waimea Canyon was found early Tuesday morning by Kauaʻi firefighters.
24 teachers learn ‘How to fold 5 ways’ at Pacific & Asian Affairs Council workshop
Public- and private-school teachers from the Big Island and O‘ahu explored the East-West Center’s Art Gallery exhibition “In the Folds,” which runs through April 16, 2023.
Hawaiʻi County’s audit finds most affordable housing credits not resulting in new units
While not in direct response to a corruption case involving a former employee of the housing agency and his co-conspirators, concerns about affordable housing development in the county have been expressed for decades.
High-altitude balloon flying over Big Island isn’t on spy mission; part of Project Aether
The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn’t a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object’s appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.
Hele-On launches user-friendly website
The Hele-On’s new ADA-compliant site features a trip planner, real-time bus tracking, weather updates and accessible schedules.
Public invited to discuss Waikōloa road project
The project will consist of the removal and replacement of pavement, updating road signage, and placement of new road striping and markings.
