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BJ Penn arrested, charged with violating protective order filed by his mother
Officers determined the 46-year-old former UFC champion entered a property on Pu‘u‘eo Street in violation of the protective order, which his mother Lorraine Shin filed for and received in May after Penn allegedly assaulted her.
Community Emergency Response Team course aims to enhance disaster readiness for Hawaiʻi County residents
Community Emergency Response Team training will equip residents with essential disaster response skills to enhance community safety and resilience.
Hawaiʻi County to temporarily close Keaʻau Transfer Station for paving work
The Keaʻau Transfer Station in Hawaiʻi County will be closed on Sept. 17 for essential paving work, with operations resuming on Sept. 18.
New agriculture maps help Hawaiʻi track crops, support sustainability, evaluate land-use changes
The high-resolution maps are a game-changer for tracking crops, assessing land use, responding to emergencies, and supporting food security in the state.
Emergency exercise scheduled to take place at Hilo International Airport
The exercise will simulate a collision between two commercial airliners.
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander youth face highest rate of sexual violence in Hawai’i
A study from the UH Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work revealed that NHPI girls and boys experience more unwanted sexual contact and nonconsensual sex compared to their peers.
Vulcan Challenge to support student-athletes in classroom, and in competition
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Athletics kicks off its largest annual fundraiser, the Vulcan Challenge, inviting community support to empower its NCAA Division II teams with scholarships, training, and essential resources from Sept. 16 to Oct. 16.
Blood drive scheduled this week in Hilo
The nonprofit will host a three-day drive from Tuesday to Thursday at 1373 Kīlauea Ave.
Water restriction issued in North Kohala lifted after well repair
The “essential needs only” notice was issued after the Hāwī #2 well went down.
UPDATE: Police charge Honolulu man with drug offenses after recovering 5 pounds of methamphetamine
The incident occurred on Sept. 10 when Hawai‘i Island police made a traffic stop in East Hawai‘i.
Business Monday: Companies see influx of residential rooftop solar jobs as federal tax credits end in December
The Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit was initially available to homeowners until the end of 2032, but under the Trump Administration it now is ending on Dec. 31.
11 inmates at Kulani Correctional Facility received their GED during graduation ceremony
“We are proud of what you have achieved and look forward to seeing the success you will continue to build from this foundation,” said Deputy Director Sanna Muñoz of the state Rehabilitation Services and Programs Division.
Hawaiʻi County to distribute 1,500 free plants during 5 adoption events
The first 300 free plants will be available on Saturday during the Hala Fest at the Makuʻu Farmers Market in Pāhoa.
Contraflow traffic in effect following accident on Route 180 in North Kona
The Hawaiʻi Police Department advises motorists to steer clear of Route 180 following a traffic collision near the seven-mile marker.
Air ambulance services on Big Island growing with Life Flight Network to begin operations in November
A new air ambulance service will soon enhance emergency medical care on Hawai‘i Island. Starting in November, Life Flight Network will operate helicopters to improve critical care transport to O‘ahu, aiding in timely access for trauma and emergency cases.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Sept. 14-19
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Hawaiian Electric conducting aerial line inspections next week
Aerial inspections of major overhead transmission lines will be conducted in a Mānuʻiwa Airways helicopter from September 15-19.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information on Puna man missing since February
Hawai’i Island police are renewing their request for information from the public about a man from Puna reported missing in February.
Underground fuel tanks on Maunakea will be replaced with modern system, meeting state standards
The Maunakea Joint Management Committee is overseeing the project as a consulting firm prepares draft environmental assessment for the future fuel storage facility that will be located at Halepōhaku.
Applications for Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program to open on Monday
Established to aid recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, this grant program offers up to $500,000 per project, with a grant orientation webinar slated for Sept. 24 to assist prospective applicants in navigating the process.
