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Construction to begin on 100,000-gallon water storage tank for homestead lots in Kaʻū
The project ultimately will connect Pastoral homestead lots awarded to native Hawaiians in the mid-1980s to Hawai’i County water service.
Hawaiʻi’s U.S. Representatives Ed Case, Jill Tokuda begin new terms in 118th Congress
On Tuesday when the 118th Congress convened, U.S. Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) began his fifth term and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) began her rookie term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Do you want an agricultural career? This Big Island residential program might be for you
The HIP Agriculture residential program offers a holistic approach to farming in Hawai‘i, featuring immersive learning that takes cohort members from managing soil health all the way through harvesting food from the land.
UPDATE: Route 190 in North Kona open after several hour closure due to vehicle crash
Route 190 is closed between Route 200 (Daniel K. Inouye Highway) and the 15 mile marker for the next several hours due to a vehicle crash.
Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance to hold first informational briefings this week
The Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance will hold its first informational briefings of 2023, during which various state department representatives will provide updates and requests on their budget proposals.
Waimea couple charged with drug offenses, illegal fireworks violations
Police recovered nearly 1.9 grams of fentanyl mixture, 30 Suboxone pills having a street value of more than $2,200 and more than 25 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks.
Single-story structure in Pāhoa known as squatters hangout damaged by fire
The Pāhoa structure damaged by fire was partially boarded up and was a known hangout for squatters.
Puna man dies Monday during incident with Hawaiʻi Island police responding to call
A 38-year-old man from Puna died during an incident with three Hawai’i Island police officers who were responding to a report of an active attempted suicide call.
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai’i sworn in for new term
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) won reelection to a second full term last November, garnering more than 71% of the vote – the largest margin of victory by any Senate candidate in 2022.
University of Hawaiʻi students offer free online coding classes for youth in the state
This year, a computer science club at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will offer a free online or in-person 3-month introductory coding class for 6th to 12th grade students on how to create websites.
Federal, state teams to inspect damage and impacts of Mauna Loa eruption on Big Island
The team of inspectors will examine the damage and impact sustained to the Mauna Loa Observatory Road and other infrastructure that were overrun by lava from the eruption on the Big Island.
Which state has the worst roads in 2022?
ConsumerAffairs recently published an analysis of which states have 2022’s worst (and best) roads for travel, and found that the bumpiest and potentially most dangerous rides occur in Hawaiʻi.
4.0 magnitude earthquake occurs near town of Volcano on the Big Island
The earthquake was at a depth of 12 miles below sea level; and it occurred in a region of stress interaction between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes.
Family Support Hawaiʻi to benefit from ʻOhana Fuels program in first quarter 2023
During the months of January through March 2023, a portion of all sales at all Big Island Ohana Fuels locations will be donated to the nonprofit, Family Support Hawaiʻi.
Big Island community helping police officer’s family after fire damages home, kills 3 pets
The fire at the family’s home in ʻĀinaloa happened during the early evening of Dec. 30. Fortunately, no one was home at the time, but the blaze caused $250,000 in damage and killed three of the family’s five dogs.
Big Island welcomes New Year’s Day babies Kālenakū and Keoni
Kristine Norita had to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks from her car as her husband drove her to Hilo Medical Center after going into labor with their fifth child.
Hawai’i police investigate badly burned body found in downtown Hilo
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a badly burned body on Banyan Drive in Hilo.
Social Security’s 8.7% increase could effect eligibility for SNAP households in Hawaiʻi
SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income limits set by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Nutrition Services.
State outdoor siren test scheduled for Jan. 3
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Jan. 3 at 11:45 a.m.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs funds workshops about iwi kūpuna repatriation, reinterment
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Iwi Kūpuna Repatriation and Reinterment Program is providing $50,000 over two years to The Hawaiian Church of Hawaiʻi Nei for a series of workshops.
