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Traffic Pattern in Effect Weekly on Puainako Street
This traffic pattern will be in effect Monday through Friday until further notice.
3 Big Island Educators Named as Finalists for Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition.
Bank of Hawai‘i Employees Select 237 Nonprofits to Receive $218,750
Bank of Hawai‘i contributed $218,750 to 237 nonprofits selected by its employees across Hawai‘i and the West Pacific region, the bank announced Friday, Aug. 5.
Bayfront Area Reopens After Wastewater Spill
Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management reports the Bayfront area from the Wailuku Bridge to the Bayfront restrooms is now opened.
Puna Man Sentenced to 20 Years for 2019 Shooting Death
A 39-year-old Puna man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 2019 shooting that killed a 38-year-old man.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 5, 2022
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s Summit Lava Lake Continues to be Quietly Remarkable
The ongoing eruption at the summit of Kīlauea hasn’t made the news recently, but that doesn’t mean the recent eruptive activity hasn’t been noteworthy.
‘Our Kuleana’: Daughters of Hawai‘i Working to Ensure Royal Banyan Tree Continues to Watch Over Kona
A Big Island nonprofit whose mission is rooted in preserving the ways of old Hawai‘i is taking steps to ensure an iconic tree on the grounds of Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona continues to watch over the community for generations to come.
DOH Reports Monkeypox Case in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified one additional case of monkeypox, the office stated on Thursday, Aug. 4.
50-Yard Perimeter Set Around Hawaiian Monk Seal and Pup on O‘ahu Beach
The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement has enforced a 50-yard cordon, or perimeter, around Hawaiian monk seal Rocky and her pup at Kaimana Beach on O‘ahu as of Thursday morning.
USPS Debuts Online ‘Talk-Story’ Hawai‘i Job Fairs
The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new way for island residents to learn about its job opportunities.
Record 74 Student-Athletes Earn Division 2 Athletics Directors Association Academic Honors
More than 70 Vulcan student-athletes have been honored for their academic prowess by the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association.
Police Looking for Missing Kona Man
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Landon Fairbanks who has been reported missing.
Police Offer Tips During Pedestrian Safety Month
No matter how you choose to travel, at one point or another it’s your feet that get you where you need to go.
13 Motorists Arrested For DUI
Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Ige Signs Administrative Rules to Protect Fish Population, Habitats Around Miloli‘i Fishing Village
Gov. David Ige on Tuesday signed administrative rules to make the coastline bordering the remote fishing village of Miloli‘i the second Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area, CBFSA, in the state.
West Hawai‘i Landfill Scale Calibration Scheduled
The county is notifying the public about upcoming work at the West Hawai‘i landfill.
Malfunction Leads to Mountain View Water Outage
A system malfunction that caused a county water tank to run dry overnight Tuesday, Aug. 2, was the culprit behind a water outage in Mountain View.
Council Approves Renewal of Lease For HOPE Services Homeless Campus in Kona
Support and shelter for homeless in Kailua-Kona will continue at a campus in Kailua-Kona for the immediate future thanks to an action of the Hawai‘i County Council.
Teen Previously Reported as Runaway Located in Good Health
Police reported Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 3, that 15-year-old Eleiana Saunoa, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located July 29, in good health in Puna.
