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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.
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.
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.
Watch: Kauaʻi Remembers ʻIniki 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago today, Hurricane ʻIniki made landfall on the island of Kauaʻi as a Category 4 hurricane.
Have a Cup of Joe With Kona Community Policing Officers in September
Residents of Kona will have the chance to chat with officers from the Kona Community Policing section of the Hawai‘i Police Department over a hot cup of coffee on two occasions in September.
Helicopter Operations Planned at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
The operations will be conducted to remove invasive, non-native vegetation at the park.
UH-Hilo Women’s Volleyball to Open PacWest Conference Slate
It’s back to the court this weekend for the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s volleyball team, which opens Pacific West Conference play with back-to-back home matches in Hilo against in-state rivals Hawai‘i Pacific University and Chaminade University of Honolulu.
‘Ohana Stargazing Event Inspires Keiki to Reach For The Stars
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then looking through a telescope into the depths of space and the twinkling stars staring back at you while imagining all the possibilities is priceless.
‘Rising Up’: Kamuela Philharmonic Returns to Kahilu For 18th Season
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra, like the rest of the world, is moving forward and “Rising Up!” for its 18th season and will make its long-awaited return to Kahilu Theatre in Waimea with a series of MasterWorks performances and its first-ever season pops concert.
