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Owners of Former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Hotel Seeking State Money to Knock Burned Structure Down
The owners of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel that suffered $2 million in damages during a March 4 fire want to demolish the remains of the building.
Public’s Assistance Sought to Locate Missing Utah Man
Big Island police are asking the public to help locate a man who recently arrived on the island.
Big Island Community Health Centers Receive Slice of $23M Federal Allocation
Fourteen community health centers across Hawai‘i will receive $23,749,447 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue providing health care services to underserved communities.
Wanted Ka‘ū Woman Turns Herself In
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Ka‘ū woman wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.
Deadline Extended to Apply For Temporary Summer Fun Jobs
Those interested in helping keiki have a fun summer have more time to apply.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 29-year-old man who was reported missing.
DPW Updates Declaration of Compliance Form For Certain Agricultural Structures
The county Department of Public Works has updated a form for certain agricultural structures.
Pair of Coffee With a Cop Events Set in West Hawai‘i
West Hawai‘i residents are invited to attend two Coffee With a Cop events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.
DPW Updates PV Form in Continued Effort to Streamline Permit Process
The county Department of Public Works continues efforts to clarify and streamline the building permit process and is offering a new version of its residential photovoltaic system worksheet.
Kurtistown Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Neighbor Dispute
Kelley O. Calvert was charged on Monday with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree terroristic threatening, first-degree assault against a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest, the Hawaii Police Department stated in a news release Monday, March 14.
County Offers Residential Home Repair Loans
Hawaiʻi County is offering homeowners who might need some help loan funding to assist with home repairs.
Tickets For Merrie Monarch Hōʻike Go on Sale This Week
The 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival is welcoming the public back this year for its Wednesday night Hōʻike — but not for free.
HPD Identifies Driver Killed in Highway 19 Crash in February
Authorities have identified the driver killed in a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, on Highway 19 in Pāpa‘aloa as Dean Cowell, 69, of Carson, New Mexico.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Wanted Ka‘ū Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a Ka‘ū man wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations.
Victim in Single-Car Crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway Dies
Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred about a week ago on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, resulting in the death of an Oahu man.
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road Work Begins Tuesday
Work will take place on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road (Highway 130) near the Kaloli Drive intersection from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 to repave sections of the highway, the County of Hawai‘i stated in a news release.
Scientists Warn Too Many Unknowns For Deep-Sea Mining
New research, co-authored by oceanographers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, warns there are too many unknowns for deep-sea mining.
Hilo Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Reported Weekend Shooting
A Hilo man was accused of attempted murder following a reported shooting in Pepe‘ekeo over the weekend.
Dupre Advances to Zonta International Scholarship Consideration
Zonta International is giving a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo student the chance to receive even more scholarship funding from a program that supports women seeking careers in business.
