News
MISSING: Kerry-Ann & Allanie Duarte, Kailua-Kona
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating Allanie Duarte, 12, aka Allanie Gouveia, and Kerry-Ann Duarte, 14, aka Kerry-Ann Gouveia.
Housing Grants Available via REIT Way Hawaii
Organizations that wish to be considered for grants should be implementing projects that provide affordable housing for sale or rent.
HAWAI‘I DOT: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The Labor Day holiday is a time of year when drunk-driving fatalities increase.
HPD Arrests 25 for DUI Violations
Hawai‘i Police Department officers nabbed 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2019.
Asian Pacific Americans Group Opposes Removal of Language Preference Question
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans opposes the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s decision to remove language preference on the Uniform Residential Loan Application.
Surfers For Mauna Kea Unite in Solidarity
Using the hashtags #SurfersForMaunaKea and #MaukaToMakai ocean enthusiasts posted images of themselves supporting the protection of Mauna Kea from all over the world.
Planning Office to Scale Back Public Service Hours
The limiting of service hours with the public at the Kailua-Kona office on Fridays is a temporary measure to better serve customers in the processing of permit applications, according to a county press release.
Rep. Gabbard Visits Mauna Kea
Gabbard spoke to a crowd of several thousand protestors—some of whom have been on the mountain for nearly a month, and others who were in attendance for a TMT-opponent based event titled Jam 4 Mauna Kea.
Governor Releases Funds for KOA Modernization
The CIP funding will go toward Phase 1 of the work, which will include construction to provide terminal building improvements to increase capacity, efficiency and security for passengers,
Kamehameha Schools, Kohala Center Launch Island Farming Initiative
KS and TKC have long sought farmers with whom to partner in an effort increase local food production, as nearly 90% of the state’s food is imported.
DEM to Conduct August Smoke Tests in Pāpaʽikou
Smoke test surveys assist inspectors in identifying connections where rain water, or inflow, and groundwater, or infiltration, may enter the sanitary sewer system.
South Kohala Coffee With a Cop
HPD South Kohala Community Policing Section has invited anyone interested to join officers for their Coffee with a Cop promotion at Starbucks in the Parker Ranch Shopping Center.
County Asks Public to Check, Report on Streetlights
The DPW’s Traffic Division manages over 11,000 streetlights and requests assistance in identifying and reporting any broken streetlights in neighborhood areas.
State Senator Earns Military Promotion
Hawai‘i state Sen. Kai Kahele over the weekend was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force (USAF), Hawai‘i Air National Guard.
No Tsunami Threat From 4.5-M Quake Offshore of Hilo
A magnitude-4.5 earthquake occurred just offshore of the Island of Hawai‘i on Monday, Aug. 12 at 4:42 a.m. HST.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to Kealakekua, Honalo, Honaunau, Kahalu‘u-Keauhou, Captain Cook and Kainaliu.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Aug. 12–16
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled Monday through Friday, Aug. 12 through 16, 2019.
HCF Scholarship Breakfast Brings Recipients, Donors Together
US median household income is almost the same as it was 20 years ago, which means that the rising cost of an education is becoming increasingly difficult for families to shoulder.
State IT Team Receives National Achievement Award
Team recognized at legislative summit for technological work, internal website redesign.
South Kohala Sergeant Honored as ‘Officer of the Quarter’
Jackson was recognized outstanding performance and dedication to the South Kohala community.
