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Waimea meeting to explore public works goals and challenges
Department Director Steve Pause will share an overview of the County Department of Public Works.
Fried chicken fans: Popeyes Hawaiʻi’s first neighbor island location opens in Pāhoa
Popeyes Hawaiʻi opened its first neighbor island location at Puna Kai Shopping Center in Pāhoa on the Big Island.
Planned $15 million Kohala health clinic gets architect
WhiteSpace Architects is planning to break ground on the 24,000-square-foot Hāmākua-Kohala Health Rural Health, Wellness and Teaching Center in mid-2024.
Hawaiʻi Island Police remind public about penalties for uncovered truck loads
The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that while transporting cargo on any public roadway or highway, it is important to cover the load.
Man suspected of killing woman with sword remains hospitalized in intensive care in Hilo
A man suspected of killing a 58-year-old woman with a sword on Friday afternoon remains hospitalized in intensive care, according to the Hawaiʻi Island police.
Good Jobs Hawaiʻi provides free skills training for hundreds of residents
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi and industry partners, offers free skills training in high-demand industries through Good Jobs Hawaiʻi.
Hawai’i County to enter Pacific Hydrogen Alliance with cities in Japan, California
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth is in California this week to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Namie, Japan and Lancaster, Calif., to create the Pacific hydrogen alliance.
Man with machete dies after being shot by police officers on island of Molokaʻi in Hawaiʻi
A 40-year-old man wielding a machete was shot and killed Sunday by Maui police officers during a confrontation on the island of Molokaʻi.
Salmonella outbreak leads to nationwide voluntary recall of flour
On Friday, General Mills voluntarily issued a nationwide recall after a salmonella outbreak was linked to certain 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Bleached and Unbleached All-Purpose Flour.
Hawai‘i mayor appoints new IT, R&D directors
Robert Ewbank and Frecia Cevallos have been selected for the County of Hawai‘i positions.
Road closure planned for Keawe Street due to sewer lateral
The makai lane of Keawe Street will be closed nightly to vehicles from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday thru Thursday, during the weeks of May 1 through 4 and May 8 through 11.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park flight operations for May
The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Waikoloa Solar + Storage project up and running
Under a 25-year power purchase agreement, AES will sell energy to Hawaiian Electric at 9 cents per kilowatt-hour, one of the lowest rates for energy in Hawai‘i.
Inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference set for May 10 in Honolulu
Central Pacific Bank is partnering with Hawaiʻi Business Magazine to host the inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference on May 10 in Honolulu.
Big Island kupuna invited to compete in spelling bee
The Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee preliminary event on Kaua‘i will be held on June 20 at 9 a.m. at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Young Brothers promotes Chris Edwards, Chris Martin
Young Brothers has promoted Chris Edwards to vice president – chief financial officer and Chris Martin to vice president of operations.
UH-Hilo to celebrate legacy of Hawaiian cultural icon and educator Edith Kanakaʻole
The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.
How do you show appreciation for Mom on Mother’s Day? Take our 30-second poll #10
According to the National Retail Federation, 84 percent of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Take Big Island Now’s 30-second poll and let us know how you will show your appreciation for Mom.
2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival showcases Hawaiian culture
The smell of flowers lingered in the air while a mix of visitors, residents, hula dancers, keiki and bartenders gathered Sunday at three venues for the 2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival.
Kona Aloha Singers to perform May 7 at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort
The Kona Aloha Singers is a nonprofit adult contemporary and popular music chorus with more than 30 singers and 12 musicians.
