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Roth Reaffirms County’s Commitment to Climate Action
Mayor Mitch Roth reaffirmed this week the county’s commitment to climate action in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions of power plants.
Aloha Theatre Offering Free Screening of Duke Documentary ‘Waterman’
The Aloha Theatre is presenting two free showings of the original documentary “Waterman” on July 9.
‘I’m Really Proud of Kona’ : Fill A Cruiser Food Drive Brings in Big Donations
On Friday morning, Kahikina took up the familiar cause of raising food by helping raise food and money during the second annual “Fill A Cruiser Food Drive” at Costco in Kailua-Kona.
Ige Signs 3 Bills Supporting More Affordable Housing
Gov. David Ige on Friday signed three bills into law that support the state’s ongoing effort to build more affordable homes and provide families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need.
Weekly Road Closures: July 2-8
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for July 2-8.
Free School Meal Service Waivers Set to Expire
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s school meal service will revert back to pre-pandemic operations for the 2022-23 school year due to the June 30, 2022 expiration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s free student meals waivers.
HFS FCU Announces Scholarship Winners
HFS Federal Credit Union announced its list of high school and college 2022 HFS FCU Scholarship recipients on Friday.
Body Found in Pāhoa, No Foul Play Suspected
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found Friday morning in Pāhoa town.
North Kona Water Restriction Downgraded to Voluntary 10%
Effective immediately, the 25% mandatory North Kona water restriction, that has been in effect since June 6, is officially downgraded to a 10% voluntary water conservation.
‘Unprecedented And Frankly Scary’: Food Basket Experiencing Severe Food Shortage
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, has never experienced the type of food shortages it is seeing now.
Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Connection to Death of Elderly Neighbor
A 33-year-old man was charged with murder following the discovery of a deceased elderly man in Puna.
Public Input Sought on HVNP Disaster Recovery Project
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the U.S. Geological Survey seek community input on the environmental assessment, or EA, for the proposed action to move the Disaster Recovery Project forward following the 2018 volcanic eruption and summit collapse on Kīlauea volcano.
HPD Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspect in Vehicle Theft
Authorities seek the public’s help with identifying a man involved in a motor vehicle theft that took place in Pāhoa.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of July 1
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
95th Police Recruit Class Graduates 9 New Officers
Nine new officers are joining Hawai‘i Police Department.
Wind Advisory Extended Again for Areas of Big Island
A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for portions of the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Volcano Scientists Roam the Streets in Heraklion, Greece
Cities on Volcanoes meetings are sponsored by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior, a society of scientists from around the world that specialize in volcanology and related disciplines.
Feedback Sought on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is seeking comments on its proposed overall triennial goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in contracts using federal funds.
