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Female Found Pinned Between Car, Gate Post in Kea‘au Dies
Hawai‘i police are investigating a public accident involving a single motor vehicle that left a female dead.
Glenwood Transfer Station Partially Reopening Today
The Solid Waste Division will partially reopen its facility at the Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station. Beginning today, Tuesday, Aug. 16, residents will have access to solid waste disposal and glass recycling only, the mayor’s office announced.
Fellowship Announced for State’s Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program
Are you a college student or recent graduate interested in exploring the role of trees in our communities? The Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program invites applicants for its Tree Canopy Viewer Fellowship program.
Water Line Leak Forces Temporary Closure of Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula
Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula will be temporarily closed beginning Aug. 16, due to a water line leak.
Containment Grows Around Leilani Fire Burning on PTA, State Lands
Crews battling the Leilani Fire, burning on state and Pōhakuloa Training Area lands, continue to gain ground on the blaze that’s consumed more than 16,000 acres.
Marriott Waikōloa to Host Job Fair Wednesday
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is hosting an in-person career event for sales and marketing positions on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. HST at Marriott’s Waikōloa Ocean Club to fill immediate openings.
King’s Hawaiian Voluntarily Recalls Pretzel Hamburger Buns, Slider Buns, Pretzel Bites
King’s Hawaiian has voluntarily recalled its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products out of an abundance of caution following a recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers, Lyons Magnus.
Interim Director Pause Named Full-Time DPW Leader
Hawaiʻi County has named Stephen Pause the Director of the Department of Public Works, the county announced Monday, Aug. 15.
Search Ends for Missing Teen Swept Out by High Surf in Puna
The search for a 14-year-old boy that went missing in waters off Shipman/Haena Beach Park in Puna, ended Sunday evening, Aug. 14, and the teen remains missing.
Cop on Top Returns This Month to Benefit Special Olympics
Volunteer, off-duty law enforcement officers from the Big Island will again take community service to a new level with the return of Cop on Top.
Missing Kona Woman Located
Hawai‘i Island police reported Monday, Aug. 15 that Alicia Figueira, who was previously reported missing, was located in Kona on Sunday, Aug. 14 in good health.
UH to Digitize 55K Rare, Endangered Native Plant Specimens
The herbarium staff plans to host volunteer digitization events, increase collaboration with UH-Mānoa’s campus arboretum and UH-Mānoa’s Lyon Arboretum and more.
Girl Scouts Learn About Ocean, Space and Environmental Science
Girls from throughout the state, mainland and beyond had a chance to learn about Hawaiʻi’s multi-national cultures while engaging in unique science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, activities during an event last month.
Talk Story With Kumu Hula Etua Lopes And Haumana Lacey Deniz
Hula is all about relationships, and an upcoming event hosted by a Big Island nonprofit will highlight the special bond between a kumu and his haumana.
Kanoelehua/Kekūanaōʻa Intersection in Hilo Open Again Following Traffic Accident
Police reported just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday that the intersection was open again.
PGV to Host Community Meeting About Pending EIS Preparation Notice
Puna community members will have the opportunity this week to comment about an environmental impact statement preparation notice being prepared by Puna Geothermal Venture.
Inaugural Event Showcases UH Alumni Small Businesses; Proceeds Address Food Insecurity
A recent event hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi highlighted more than two dozen UH alumni-owned businesses.
Ironman Hawai’i Team to Host Community Talk-Story Session This Week
The talk-story sessions are meant to engage and inform the Kailua-Kona community about the first-ever two-day Ironman World Championship race.
Utility Work to Close Portion of Kamāoʻa Road in South Point
The work will not require a power outage.
Hawaii Primary Election Results: Green Wins Democratic Ticket for Gov.
The Primary Election results are in.
