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OHA and KUPU Help With Conservation
The grant will help to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Native Hawaiian ‘ohana and communities.
Hawaiian Electric Begins Next Stage of Renewable Energy Procurement
Hawaiian Electric exceeded the state milestone of 30% of electricity sales coming from renewable sources in 2020, with Hawai‘i Island recording a renewable portfolio standard of 43.4%.
Salvation Army Announces 2021 Thanksgiving Meals
Monetary donations to support The Salvation Army may be made online at Hawaii.SalvationArmy.org.
Governor Releases $2,200,000 for Capital Improvement Projects
$700,000 to finance upgrades for the Kamuela Vacuum Cooling Plant on Hawaiʻi Island, demolition of a warehouse, and clearing of related environmental hazards.
163 New Statewide Cases
ndividuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 888 have died.
Water Shut Off Notice
Upon resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time you may notice turbid and/or discolored water.
Police Provide Halloween Safety Tips
Following a few tips can help you and your family stay safe on halloween.
USDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available
To be eligible for ReConnect Program funding, an applicant must serve an area without broadband service at speeds of 100 megabits per second (Mbps) (download) and 20 Mbps (upload), and commit to building facilities capable of providing broadband service at speeds of 100 Mbps (download and upload) to every location in its proposed service area.
Home Design Contest for Senior Affordable Housing Development in Pāhoa
HOPE Services Hawaiʻi (HOPE) is in the process of constructing its first affordable housing project for seniors experiencing homelessness.
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy Commits to Becoming Carbon Net-Zero by 2030
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy (HPA) Board of Trustees is announcing the school’s commitment to becoming carbon net-zero by 2030.
Lua Lai Halloween Event Canceled
A Waimea neighborhood’s trick-or-treating Halloween tradition has been canceled for the second year in a row.
HIDOE Reports Dip in Academic Performance Among Keiki
State testing assessments of keiki within the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) follow a nationwide downward trend in academic performance attributed to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced earlier this week.
44 New COVID-19 Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 168 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 83,188.
Rules Amended for Surf Schools at Kahaluʻu Bay
DLNR’s State Board of Land and Natural Resources approved permits in shifts for surf schools at Kahaluʻu Bay.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Oct. 23-29
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures on the Big Island for the week of Oct. 23-29.
HFD Conducts Animal Rescue From Big Island Shoreline
The Hawai´i Fire Department rescued a stray calf from the Pepe´ekeo shoreline Friday morning.
Kamuela Man Arrested For String of Property Crimes
On Thursday morning, South Kohala Patrol and Community Police officers responded to a report of a burglary at a business located in the 1100 block of Lindsey Road in Kamuela.
Dispose of Unwanted Meds During Drug Take-Back Initiative
Authorities are encouraging the public to participate in the nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.
Water Shutoff Set For N. Kohala
Water will be temporarily turned off in several areas in North Kohala from 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 to 3 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29.
Infant planet discovered by UH-led Team Using Maunakea Telescopes
One of the youngest planets ever found around a distant infant star was discovered by an international team of scientists led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa faculty, students and alumni.
