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Runaway Pāhoa Teen Located in Good Health
Police say 16-year-old Lilinoe Ferreira was found in Pāhoa.
Kona Community Policing Section Collecting ‘Hydro’ Flasks For Students in Need
During the pandemic, many schools added water filling stations to prevent students from sharing drinking fountains to limit the possibility of exposure to COVID-19.
Weekly DUI Stats: 12 Arrested on Big Island Roads
A dozen motorists were arrested last week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rehabilitated Hawaiian Monk Seals Give Birth to Healthy Pups in the Wild
Two Hawaiian monk seals picked up as malnourished pups five to six years ago in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands were not expected to survive past their first birthday.
State Education Department Providing Free County Bus Passes to High School Students
To deal with the school bus driver shortage, the Hawai’i State Department of Education has launchd a statewide program to provide free county bus passes to high school students.
Homeless Camper Given Day To Vacate Downtown Kona Beach Park
The Hawai‘i Police Department informed informed illegal campers they had to clear out of the public beach off Ali‘i Drive, Honl’s, after complaints about the situation were reported to the County of Hawai‘i Parks and Recreation Department.
Who Did Gov. Ige Nominate for new Mauna Kea Stewardship Authority?
Hawai’i Gov. David Ige nominated eight people for the newly established Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Speed Limit Lowered to 45 MPH Near Waikōloa
The speed limit on the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway (Route 19) between mile posts 67 and 75.4 in the vicinity of Kawaihae Road and vicinity of Waikōloa Beach Drive is now 45 mph. New speed limit signs were installed in early September and took effect Sept. 9.
Funding Released to Expand Efforts in Monitoring Water Resources on Hawai‘i Island
Gov. David Ige recently released $2 million in capital improvement project funds to develop a deep monitor well in South Kohala for the Māhukona aquifer system area.
UH-Hilo Women’s Soccer: Retsky Named PacWest Defender of The Week
A member of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s soccer team has earned accolades for her performance on the field last week.
Career Opportunities Ahead: County to Host Online Job Fairs
Do you have aspirations to become a firefighter or police officer? Do you want to work in the fields of parks and recreation? Hawaiʻi County might have opportunities for you.
High Marks: Nationwide Ranking Puts UH, Hilo at Top of the Class
Study this: The University of Hawai‘i – and the Hilo campus specifically – is earning good grades in a number of key categories that make it a top-notch learning institution.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through Tuesday
A high surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday has been extended to Tuesday at 6 a.m.
Mo’ Money, No Problems: Visitor Industry Walk Raises Major Cash
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association kicked out this weekend the totals raised during the organization’s 43rd Visitor Industry Charity Walk, which raised $2.2 million statewide that will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations across the Aloha State.
Swing a Club, Support a Footballer
Waiākea Nā Koa, a football association dedicated to teaching local youth good sportsmanship and teamwork, is crossing sports and hosting its inaugural golf tournament at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Waikōloa Beach Golf Course where all money raised will go toward helping the team have a successful teaching season.
‘Grief is the Price We Pay for Love’: President, National Mark 9/11 Anniversary
The nation commemorated on Sunday one of the worst days the county has had to endure, paying tribute in ceremonies to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Surf Advisory Issued for South Shores on Monday
A south swell is expected to build tonight and bring surf heights to advisory level for south facing shores for all the islands by Monday morning.
Officer Justin Gaspar Named Kona Crime Prevention Committee’s Officer of The Year
A West Hawai‘i organization recently honored a 12-year veteran of the Hawai‘i Police Department as its 2022 Officer of The Year.
State Awarded Grant to Establish National Behavioral Health Center For Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders
The state will create a new national center to provide access to culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health services for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders thanks to a federal grant.
Parched: Some Parts of Big Island Broke Records For Lowest August Rainfall Totals
To say August was a dry month on the Big Island might be a slight understatement.
