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UPDATE: County crews repaired 2 water main breaks along Puakō Beach Drive
The Department of Water Supply is working to repair two water main breaks along Puakō Beach Drive.
‘They acted on instinct’: County official praises lifeguards who pulled body from Hilo public pool
Tuesday morning at Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Stadium started as any other day. Four lifeguards arrived at 6:30 a.m., they walked around the facility as the area has a history of vandalism, theft and break-ins.
US Interior Department strengthening bond with Native Hawaiians with first formal consultation policy
The new US Interior Department policies and procedures, subject to formal consultation, will further affirm and honor the special political and trust relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian community
County Council moves gun control bill forward with amendments
Would you be OK with people carrying a firearm in a school or university? What about a hospital, government building or church? Where is it acceptable to carry guns in public?
Deadline to register for Downtown Hilo Christmas Light Parade is Oct. 21
The parade will be held on Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. and feature live holiday music by marching bands from Keaʻau High, Waiākea High, Hilo Intermediate and Hilo High.
Police seek public help finding missing Mountain View woman
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a Mountain View woman reported missing.
Body found at the bottom of County pool in East Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi County’s Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium will be closed today after lifeguards discovered a body at the bottom of the pool early this morning.
Public asked to weigh in on update project for Hawai‘i County zoning, subdivision codes
Zoning and subdivision codes. Sounds boring, right?
What to know about voting in Nov. 8 election on Big Island
The Hawai’i County Elections Division will begin mailing ballots to registered Hawai’i Island voters for the general election on Oct. 19 and voters should receive them between Oct. 21 and 26.
Drop, cover, hold on! Great Hawaiʻi Shake Out for earthquake preparedness is Oct. 20
A 5.0 temblor last week near Pāhala on the Big Island was a reminder that people should know what to do in an earthquake and to be prepared for tsunami hazards.
Public assistance needed in search of 17-year-old runaway girl
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kelis Garmon-Mercado of Hilo, who was last seen Oct. 14 in Hilo.
Kona woman sought in custody interference investigation; she may be with a 5-year-old
Hawai’i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating Tara Lasham, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning in a custodial interference investigation involving her 5-year-old daughter, Solenne Grimes.
County to launch parking fee pilot program at popular West Hawai‘i beach park
Hawai‘i County is launching a one-year pilot program to implement a non-resident parking fee at Kahaluʻu Beach Park, effective Dec. 1.
Puna man faces attempted murder charge following domestic incident
A Puna man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly firing a weapon at an occupied vehicle on Friday afternoon.
Alert: Triennial training exercise of simulated disaster to be held Oct. 19 at Hilo Airport
The triennial exercise tests the Hilo Airport’s personnel response procedures and capabilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan during a disaster.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 15-21
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 15-21.
Former West Hawai‘i police officer honored for solving Kona thefts
A former West Hawai‘i police officer recently received honors for his diligent efforts in solving two thefts in Kona.
FEMA to reimburse Hawai’i County $1.2 million for expenses fighting 2021 Mana Road fire
The 2021 Mana Road fire in Waimea started on July 30, 2021 and burned more than 40,000 acres of state and private land, including the Parker Ranch, over several days on the BIg Island.
Report: State of Hawaiʻi has highest earning hotel businesses in country
State of Hawaiʻi hotel businesses make the most revenue overall in the country, with each business raking in $25.8 million on average per year, according to Hotel Tech Report.
Vulcan Challenge raises more than $160,000 for UH-Hilo athletics programs
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is 2-0 when it comes to meeting its fundraising goals in the Vulcan Challenge.
