#Big Island News
UH study: Rising seas eating away at underground infrastructure in Hawaiʻi, globally
According to the study, led by UH coastal geologist Shellie Habel, cities with buried infrastructure are most at risk for corrosion and system failures due to interaction with this shallower and saltier groundwater.
Community meeting to address instream flow standards for Waikōloa
This report will serve as the primary reference for subsequent amendments to the interim instream flow standards for the Waikoloa, Kohākōhau, and Wai‘ula‘ula streams in the surface water hydrologic unit of Waikōloa.
Jr. Tupa‘i enters race for Hawai‘i County mayor
Tupa‘i is among several candidates hoping to unseat the incumbent, Mayor Mitch Roth who won the election against former Mayor Harry Kim in 2020.
Big Island police looking for missing ʻendangeredʻ Hilo man
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the communityʻs assistance in locating 86-year-old Michael “Jim” Clark, who has been reported missing.
Hawaiian Electric asking public to reduce electricity use to prevent outages
For the past several weeks, Hawaiian Electric has been asking customers to conserve electricity due to the unavailability of several large generators and cautioned that rolling outages might be needed if generation fell short of demand.
Kona man charged in connection to reported robbery on Ali‘i Drive
The 21-year-old is accused of throwing a man to the ground, kicking his arms and legs and taking money from his wallet.
Native Hawaiian snails now recognized by the state
Gov. Josh Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails. Hawai‘i Island’s snail is Hini hini kua mauna (Succinea konaensis).
Business Monday: Kona Village named among the best new resorts in North America and Europe in 2024
In a lifestyle article published in “Esquire” magazine on April 9, Kona Village, located nine miles north of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, was the only Hawai‘i hotel named among the 41 best new hotels in North America and Europe for 2024.
Generator shortfall results in rolling blackouts on Hawai‘i Island
Customers islandwide are experiencing outages.
Update: Winter weather advisory on Hawai‘i Island summits extended
An additional one inch of snow is expected.
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
Matsuyama family celebrates official opening of third store with community
Matsuyama Food and Fuel opened on Dec. 27. This new store, the family’s flagship location, will serve visitors coming and going from the Big Island and a stop for last-minute beach snacks and food.
Authorities warn of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in East Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Police Department encourages the public and retail employees to thoroughly inspect all U.S. currency and to notify police if they come across fraudulent bills in order to prevent the monetary loss of goods or services.
Big Island weekly lane closures: April 13-19
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Hawai‘i County Council forwards beekeeping bill with favorable recommendation
The measure, introduced by Puna Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz, would establish apiary management practices for sound and sustainable beekeeping and add apiaries to the list of allowable uses in all zoning districts on the Big Island.
Puna man arrested on firearm offenses and violation of court order
In February, Dylan Jessen Gapp was arrested and charged with the class C felony. A restraining order was filed against the 31-year-old in March. He was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in court on April 9, however, he was a no-show.
Former Hawai‘i Island lawmaker dies at age 71
A Celebration of Life is planned for July 3 at the Dodo Mortuary in Hilo. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. with service starting at 5 p.m.
Update: Runway at Kona airport reopens; repair work will take place overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation anticipates reopening the runway by noon.
