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County prosecutor’s office seeks public input on legislative initiatives
Throughout the past year, the office has met with community groups, neighborhood watches, community stakeholders and Big Island residents about their concerns and interests. Now the office is inviting members of the public to take its 2023 legislative initiatives survey.
Police: 17 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Dec. 19-25
So far this year, there have been 965 DUI arrests compared with 1,057 during the same period last year, a decrease of 8.7%.
Used motor oil recycling program to lose drop-off site starting in January
Lex Brodie’s Tire and Service in Hilo will no longer be participating in the Do-It-Yourself Used Motor Oil Recycling Program, effective Jan. 1.
Vog, air pollution predicted to hurt student test scores on Big Island
A new University of Hawaiʻi collaborative study by a team of experts estimates vog (volcanic smog) will have detrimental impacts on student test scores, especially students on the Big Island.
Fireworks permits and fireworks on sale now for New Year’s Eve
The use of fireworks is only permitted from 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve until 1 a.m. New Year’s Day.
‘Shop With A Cop’ brings holiday joy to keiki in West Hawai‘i
Sixty-one children were selected for this year’s event at Target Kona.
National Adoption Day: All in the ‘ohana for these ‘Forever Families’
The Hilo Family Court hosted its fifth annual Adoption Day celebration earlier this month.
UH Study: Local farmers struggle with depression in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian farmers 45 years old or younger are going into 2023 facing unprecedented mental stress, with a recent University of Hawaiʻi study finding 48% have experienced depression and 14% have struggled with suicidal thoughts.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Police locate missing teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a teen reported as a runaway.
Ocean View man sought by police for over a year found on Christmas Day
A wanted Ocean View man sought by authorities for more than a year is out on bail after his arrest on Christmas Day.
Comment period ends soon about mosquito ‘birth control’ to combat avian malaria
The public has until Friday, Dec. 30, to comment on a request from the state to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an emergency exemption from the federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
Green extends emergency proclamation in response to Hawai‘i Life Flight accident
The governor extended the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 6, 2023.
Puna man charged in connection with alleged burglary, car thefts
The alleged incidents were reported in November and December.
Kona police detective honored for his efforts in murder investigations
Hawai‘i Police Department Detective Anson Caceres was named the Kona Crime Prevention Committee’s Officer of the Month for December.
DLNR enforcement recruits donate gifts for Toys for Tots
The 42 men and women of recruit class 22-01 collected more than 80 new toys, books and games for the annual toy drive.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Dec. 24-30
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Dec. 24-30.
Hawaiʻi Lumber Products Association to dissolve after 20-year run
The association was founded in 2003 during a time of uncertainty in Hawaiʻi’s lumber industry, when lumber professionals were struggling to compete with other building material businesses.
Documentary about history of Big Island’s Ka’u coffee available on YouTube
Short interviews with Ka‘u coffee growers on the Big Island share what it took to create an award-winning coffee while establishing Ka‘u as a premiere coffee region.
Big Island’s hospitals in Kona and Hilo dealing with overcapacity; what can be done?
Being at overcapacity is a problem routinely experienced at Kona Community Hospital — and also at the Big Island’s other primary hospital, Hilo Medical Center, according to spokespersons for each medical facility.
Wind Advisory issued for Big Island summits
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Big Island summits starting at 2 a.m. Tuesday till 6 p.m.
