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Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
Big Island customers are asked to conserve power from 5 to 9 p.m. today.
Gov. Ige extends SNAP emergency benefits through the holidays until Jan. 16
SNAP is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is the largest food nutrition assistance program in the country.
Hawaiʻi Radiologic Associates reopens after apparent cyber attack
Hawaiʻi Radiologic Associates reopened this week after a reported cyber attack took their system offline last month.
Puna man charged with stealing truck and felony drug possession
Kaimilani Payao, 50, remains in custody in lieu of $70,000.00 bail.
Kaua’i doctor shortage includes most specialities, forcing residents to fly to O’ahu
“Statistics confirm that Neighbor Islands have higher death rates from many causes due to the lack of healthcare providers,” said Jim Winkler, founder of Hale Lea Medicine & Urgent Care Clinic.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Pāhoa man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Pāhoa man reported missing.
Hawai‘i County Police Commission meets again to discuss selection of new police chief
Up to this point, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission said the 21 remaining candidates only have been identified by numbers to ensure an unbiased hiring process.
Finland leaders in Hilo inspire Hawaiʻi with its successful efforts to end homelessness
The northern European nation of 5.5 million is successfully eliminating homelessness, a problem that Hawaiʻi County and the Aloha State have been trying to tackle for years.
Photo captures likely waterspout; a rarity in Hawaiʻi
Photo of swirling cloud in dark skies over over West Hawai‘i generates a whirlwind of interest on social media
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.
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.
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
Missing 10-year-old boy found in good health
Big Island police report that 10-year-old Kainoha Nowell was located in Hilo.
