#Christmas Day

Hawaiʻi County solid waste facilities to be closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

Tree-cycling offered starting Dec. 28 at several recycling and transfer stations around the island for Christmas and holiday trees as well as kadomatsu decorations.

Public libraries to be closed for Christmas, New Year’s

Several libraries around the island also have adjusted hours today, Christmas Eve, and on New Year’s Eve.

Business Monday: Need last-minute holiday gifts? Here are ideas from Kona shopkeepers

The list of stocking stuffers and gifts you can pick up at a local merchant in Kona include bangles, coozies designed by local artists, books by Big Island authors and Deep Sea Kona Salt.

Drought conditions persist after a dry December on the Big Island

Overall, rainfall totals for 2023 were near to below average at most of the gauges on the Big Island.

Wild dog kills Puna farmer’s flock of chickens and ducks on Christmas Eve

A wild dog decimated Jarid Keen’s flock of chickens and ducks killing 25 out of the 30 birds.

Puna man accused of attempted murder following shooting on Christmas Day in Leilani Estates

A Puna man was charged with attempted murder following a shooting that took place on Christmas Day in the Leilani Estates Subdivision.

Ocean View man sought by police for over a year found on Christmas Day

A wanted Ocean View man sought by authorities for more than a year is out on bail after his arrest on Christmas Day.

Transfer Stations Closed on Christmas Day

The County of Hawaiʻi’s transfer stations, recycling centers and landfill will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Temporary One-Way Traffic on Kapiolani Street

A one-way traffic pattern will be in effect during certain hours on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 on Kapiolani Street in Hilo.