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Hawaiʻi County Council passes first law in state regulating where firearms can be carried
After weeks of work and hours of discussion and testimony, the Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday adopted Bill 220, detailing several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, will be prohibited on the Big Island.
Registration open for Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Department 2022 Winter Intersession programs
Looking for something for the kids to do during winter break? Hawai‘i County has some options.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi to host Inaugural North Hawaiʻi Resilience Fair in Waimea
The fair is one of a series of community events planned by the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Resilience Hub network during Makahiki.
Big Island high school students wave signs against deadly fentanyl
The signs included the messages: One pill can kill; Fentanyl kills; and Narcan saves lives.
Here are the latest utility scam tactics you should know about in Hawaiʻi
“Cryptocurrency is not accepted as payment for any utility service in Hawaiʻi, whether electricity, phone, internet, gas or water,” said Stephen Levins, executive director of the State of Hawaiʽi Office of Consumer Protection.
Police still need help locating mother and daughter last seen July 27 in Ocean View
Tara Lasham is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning in a custodial interference investigation.
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo to celebrate Polynesian culture with special lūʻaus Nov. 21 and Dec. 26
The events will pay tribute to the music, hula and the variety of dynamic Polynesian cultures that inhibit the Island of Hawaiʻi and community of Hilo.
Keiki with disabilities can experience surfing at upcoming free camp in Hilo
Experienced surfing instructors, surfboards and life vests will be provided during the Surfers Healing event.
UH Mānoa project addresses low pay for early childhood educators in Hawaiʻi
“People make more money working [in fast food] than in early childhood education. This is a disservice to staff who work hard daily and a disservice to children.” — a licensed center director in a UH Manoa report
Big Island police urge safety on the roads during the holidays
So far this year there have been 33 traffic fatalities on the Big Island, according to the Hawai‘i Police Department.
Missing 10-year-old boy found in good health
Big Island police report that 10-year-old Kainoha Nowell was located in Hilo.
Registration open for 2022 Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Conference on Dec. 8 and 9
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s 2022 Conference will be guided by a commitment to Mālama Ku‘u Home (“Caring for My Beloved Home”).
Keiki can explore foods of Hawai‘i in free book series produced by The Food Basket
“Kai and Hōkū Explore Foods of Hawai‘i” encourages families to get excited about exploring more local foods together.
Softball skills clinic for girls 7-12 at PuʻuNui Community Park in Waikōloa
All skill levels are welcome for the Gold Coast Softball clinic on Nov. 19 in Waikōloa on the Big Island.
UH develops technology for future Artemis missions to Moon and Mars
UH Mānoa was one of six universities awarded space grants from NASA in 2020 as part of its Artemis Student Challenge program.
Traffic Alert: Motorists advised of traffic delays in Kainaliu in West Hawaiʻi
Contraflow traffic will be in place until approximately 2:30 p.m. Alternate routes include Ali’I Highway Bypass and Haleli’i Street.
Winner of KAPA Slippah Hunt anonymously donates cash prize to Big Island Giving Tree
“I’ve always said we’ve got the best listeners in the world and this proves it,” KAPA DJ Darde Gamayo said.
53 tons of marine debris removed from national monument in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
A large-scale cleanup at a marine national monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands yielded 53 tons of marine debris.
Wonderberry’s Comics opens in Kona’s Lanihau Center
The 612-square-foot store specializes in an assortment of comic books, graphic novels and action figures.
