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Work Underway on Glenwood Transfer Station Damaged by Tree
Work has begun to demolish and remove structures that were damaged by a fallen tree at the Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station in Puna, the Solid Waste Division reported on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Kea’au Student Charged With Terroristic Threatening
Hawai‘i Island police have charged the 17-year-old student accused of threatening students and school personnel Tuesday morning, Aug. 9 at Kea’au High School.
County Hosting Virtual Job Fairs This Week
The Office of Housing and Community Development and Department of Human Resources is co-hosting a virtual job fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. and on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 1-2:30 p.m.
State Set to Receive Funding from Nationwide Opioid Settlements
Hawaiʻi is set to receive $26 billion in opioid settlement funds as part of $78 million in nationwide settlements to resolve lawsuits against the three largest drug distributors and one of the largest drug manufacturers, Johnson and Johnson.
Vulcans Open 2022 Fall Camp
The 2022 fall sports season at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is underway.
Puna Teen Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Other Students
A Puna teen has been arrested in connection with an incident that led to the lockdown of four Kea‘au schools Tuesday morning, Aug. 9.
Fire Destroys Residence in Waipi‘o Valley
No injuries were reported after a single-family structure in Waipi‘o Valley was destroyed in a Monday afternoon blaze.
Update: School Threat in Kea‘au Resolved, Lockdown Lifted
Kea‘au High School, Kea‘au High School, Intermediate and Elementary as well Ke Kula ‘o Nawahiokalaniopu‘u immersion school are currently on lockdown due to a school threat.
State Rolls Out New School Supply Subsidy Pilot Program at Nāʻālehu Elementary
What started as an effort to offset the cost of school supplies for families in a Big Island community will benefit ‘ohana throughout the state.
State’s Largest Conservation Officer Recruit Class Begins Training
If they all succeed, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement will have an additional 42 officers come next year to beef up its ranks, including some on the Big Island.
Waimea’s ‘Waiomina Boot’ Returns Following Face-Lift
The “Waiomina Boot” once again stands tall in front of KTA at the Waimea Center, near KTA Waimea. It was reinstalled Aug. 4, nearly two months after it was moved to be repaired and redesigned.
New Judge Sworn in at Kona Courthouse
Joanna E. Sokolow was sworn in as Judge of the District Family Court of the Third Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends – many of whom watched remotely. Sokolow will be based at the Keahuolū Courthouse. Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald presided over the Aug. 3 ceremony, which was livestreamed on the Judiciary’s […]
Big Island Job Openings: Featured Openings From July 28 to Aug. 9, 2022
Big Island Now’s featured jobs from July 28 to Aug. 9, 2022.
Update: Police found missing Hilo teen
Hawai‘i Island police found a missing teen who was reported as a runaway.
Affordable Connectivity Program Building Digital Equity by Offering Discount on Internet Service Bills
A program funded by federal dollars is helping island residents get connected.
Police Looking for Wallet Thief Who Racked up Fraudulent Charges
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation, the department stated on Monday, Aug. 7.
HPD Seeks Public Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
Authorities seek the public’s help identifying a woman wanted for questions in robbery investigation in Hilo.
Nomi Health Continues to Offer Free COVID Testing on Big Island
A direct health care company continues to provide free COVID-19 testing for Hawai‘i residents at several locations around the Big Island.
