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Poll results: It takes more than just one trait to be a responsible developer

There are several recent examples of Hawai‘i residents, including Native Hawaiians, environmental organizations, homeowners associations and others, clashing with developers and real estate investors. So our most recent poll asked, “What is the most important trait of a responsible developer?”

Big Island community comes together to ‘Celebrate Life!’ during annual Pride Festival

Everywhere you looked Saturday at Mo‘oheau Park and Bandstand in downtown Hilo, the party was hopping. Diversity was on display in several different senses of the word. Friends and family came together to have fun. Smiles and hugs were commonplace and given out freely. There was joy, laughter, happiness, inclusiveness and acceptance. All attributes that lend themselves to celebration.

Hawai‘i digital currency innovation lab concludes

“As we transition from this study to a broader understanding of digital currency, our focus will remain on ensuring that consumers are aware of the risks associated with this matter. We urge the public to stay informed when utilizing any form of digital currency,” said Banking Commissioner Iris Ikeda.

Kīlauea summit rumbles with more than 300 earthquakes

The Big Island volcano is not erupting, but that seismic activity during the past day is more than triple the rate from several days ago.

Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads

So far this year, there have been 467 DUI arrests compared with 479 during the same period last year, a decrease of 2.5%.

Big Island weekly lane closures: June 29-July 5

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

House bill meant to limit governor’s emergency powers could be vetoed

Some examples where Gov. Green might want to use his powers to shut down media communications include extreme violence or acts of terrorism. The governor has until July 10 to decide whether or not to kill the bill.

Elderly woman found strangled in Puna home; Hawai‘i Island police investigate

On June 20 at approximately 3:14 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a residence in the 16-1100 block of Uhini Ana Road in Mountain View after an elderly man found his 71-year-old wife lying unresponsive on the floor within their residence.

Big Island Now poll No. 55: What is the most important trait of a responsible developer?

The controversy and pushback surrounding the proposed Punalu‘u Village project in Ka‘ū have been swift. Intense at times. But it’s just one recent example throughout Hawai‘i of problems and clashes with developers and real estate investors.

‘A tigerific time’: Don’t miss Tiger Fun Day at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo

The annual event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Pana‘ewa Zoo and also a celebration of the zoo’s star attractions Sriracha and Tzatziki’s birthdays. The tigers turn 9 years old this year.

Police seeking missing 17-year-old Hilo runaway

Tavares-Unea was last seen on Maikalani Street in Hilo on Friday, June 21, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m.

UH-discovered asteroid to make close approach to Earth, no impact risk

The asteroid, named 2024 MK, is about 575 feet or nearly two football fields across, and will brighten to visual magnitude 8, fainter than what is visible by the naked eye but easily detectable with binoculars or a small telescope.

Hilo homeless shelter to open this summer

The Hilo shelter is scheduled to open late-August, next to The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps, at 219 Ponahawai St., for 12 overnight hours a day on a first-come, first-served basis.

21-year-old killed in North Kona crash; negligent homicide investigation launched

While crossing over the centerline, the Subaru collided head-on with a northbound silver 2000 Acura Integra sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, later identified as Alvin Godfrey Castro III. Castro was transported to the North Hawaii Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m.

Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education, and culture

“We’re celebrating, as I’ve said a couple of times, a lot of collaboration on super meaningful legislation that moves our state forward,” Green said during the Friday morning press conference, thanking state legislators for their work on the bills.

Update: Highway 190 reopens following head-on collision in North Kona

The crash occurred between Pu’ulani Drive and Pu’ukala Street at mile marker 24. The road is closed between mile markers 23 and 25.

Kaua‘i whale carcass originally planned to be left on shoreline will be buried

“The smell isnʻt that bad, but the hotel managers and also the Bull Shed restaurant, they’ve had to move patrons of the restaurant to different rooms,” said Billy Kinney,  a cultural practitioner from Hanalei who works with Kia’i Kanaloa.

Volcano Watch – In remembrance of Ed Brown, HVO ‘ohana

Ed was a natural and gifted problem solver, and he worked closely with observatory staff to understand their challenges and needs.

Governor applauded for signing bill expanding access to adolescents for HIV PrEP medication

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%.

Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart on new training voyage toward North Pacific Gyre

The trip is part of continual preparations for the Moananuiākea circumnavigation of the Pacific and will take about one week.
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