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Crews Work On Sidewalk Installation in Hilo
Crews will be installing sidewalks and driveways on Kalanianaole Avenue fronting Verna’s Drive-In, the 76 Gas Station and Ice Pond.
Big Island Solid Waste Management Plan Outlined, Headed for Testimony
The County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee made 82 recommendations for the next iteration of the management plan, highlighting six as the highest priorities.
UPDATE: Missing Kailua-Kona Man Found
Abreu has a silver-colored 2017 Nissan four-door sedan, Hawaiʻi license plate ZHC 896.
Trace Chemicals Detected in Big Island Well
Atrazine is an herbicide used on row crops such as sugar cane.
UPDATE: Transfer Station Closures, Alternatives
The transfer station will reopen as regularly scheduled on Friday.
House Unveils Two Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
House Democrats on Tuesday said they will proceed with two articles of impeachment against the president charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Kawika Alfiche to Perform Live Concert in Hilo
Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche will be live in concert with Jennie Nahenahe Kaneshiro next month in Hilo.
State to Hold Workshops on Improving Homeless Outreach Services
The State Procurement Office and Department of Human Services will hold a workshop for providers of homeless outreach services and homeless housing programs that are interested in providing services in rural areas.
VNP Kahuku Unit Adjusts Hours Starting in 2020
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Unit will be closed on Wednesdays starting New Year’s Day, but will open an hour earlier four days a week.
Public Invited to ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in South Kohala
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section is inviting the public to join them for “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday.
Gas Prices Fall Nationwide
Honolulu gas prices have fallen 0.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.53/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 214 stations.
Keaʻau Man Charged With Drug, Property Crimes
A Keaʻau man was arrested and charged with drug and property crime offenses stemming from an incident that occurred in Hilo last week.
Man Charged in Connection to Puna Murder Investigation
A Puna man has been officially charged in connection to the death of a 75-year-old Mountain View man.
Nēnē Downlisted From Endangered
Hawai‘i’s state bird, the nēnē, was down listed from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Hawai‘i County Presents ‘Magic of the Season’ Open House
In the spirit of the season, Hawai‘i County will be hosting a Holiday Open House throughout the week.
Keiki Go Holiday Shopping for Shop with a Cop
Fifty-three at-risk teens and youth were taken shopping for the annual shop with a cop event at Target in Hilo over the weekend.
Recycle Hawai’i Resource Force Cape Design Contest
Eco-hero capes will be on display through December at Hilo’s ReStore.
Art Contest Winners Capture ‘Puna Strong’
High school students from across Puna channeled their experiences during and after last year’s Kīlauea eruption to find inspiration.
250K in One-Year Grants Available Via OHA
The program offers one-year grant awards for projects that benefit the Native Hawaiian community and align with the agency’s broad strategic priority areas.
Reduced Cost Adoptions at Humane Society
All pets available during the event will be microchipped and spayed or neutered.
