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Gov. Ige Invited to Japan’s Enthronement Ceremony
Gov. David Ige will be attending Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony and related events in Japan this week.
South Point Wind Farm to Present Habitat Conservation Plan
On Wednesday in Honolulu, the Endangered Species Recovery Committee meeting will gather to hear a habitation conservation plan presented by Tawhiri Power, LLC for the Pakini Wind Farm
‘Coffee with a Cop’ Coming up in Kona
“Coffee with a Cop” encourages community members to get to know their police officers over a cup of coffee.
Congressman Ed Case Honors Army’s 442nd While in France
U.S. Congressman Ed Case represented the United States Congress at ceremonies in and around Bruyères, France to honor soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT).
All Lanes Open in Ka‘awali‘i Gulch
Hawai‘i County Police sent out a phone notification at 7:23 a.m. indicating the road was closed between the mile markers of 28-29 near O‘okala.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Elderly Woman Identified, Reunited With Family
The police reported that the unidentified woman, who was being held at Hilo Medical Center, has been reunited with her family.
Gabbard, Clinton Spar in Media Fued
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made negative comments last week about Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, who responded in kind last Friday.
HPD Seeks Help to Identify Elderly Woman
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for help identifying an elderly woman with dementia who is currently being held at the Hilo Medical Center.
Upcoming ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Dates
There will be several opportunities throughout the remainder of the year for Big Island residents to caffeinate with cops at coffee stops in Kailua-Kona.
AG Offers Maunakea Protestors Plea Deals
HPD arrested more than 30 people during the first week of a protest blocking Maunakea Access Road in an attempt to stop the construction of TMT.
DOH Begins ‘Stop Flu at School’ Program
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program began last week and will continue in 185 public schools statewide.
Big Island Beekeepers Host Honey Challenge
The Big Island Beekeepers Association held the formal judging for the 10th annual Hawaiian Honey Challenge on Saturday at the Komohana Agriculture Research Station in Hilo.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Hawai‘i Island Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 19–25
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather-permitting.
Free Metastatic Breast Cancer Workshop Offered in Kona
The free informational workshop will be on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 to 11 a.m., in Kona.
Public Invited for ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at Kona Starbucks
Meet and talk with local police officers over a cup of coffee on Nov. 5.
Salvation Army Seeking Holiday Donations, Volunteers
Salvation Army is requesting monetary and in-kind donations, as well as volunteer bell ringers to help collect donations in the communities they live in.
Fines Upheld Against Illegal Lava Boat Tours
The ruling was issued on Sept. 27. Those fined are Henry K. Pomroy, Bill A. Fujimoto, and Ho‘okupu Fish Company, LLC.
TMT Supporters Rally in Kona
Several dozen supporters of TMT lined Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway on Thursday to advocate on what they believe is the best course forward for Hawai‘i.
