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County to study economics of short-term rental industry on Big Island, but likely won’t delay proposed new regulations

The study, which the Hawai‘i County Council authorized Wednesday, will take a comprehensive look at Hawai‘i County’s short-term rental industry, including the types, occupancy rates, pricing, geographic distribution, direct and indirect economic contributions to the county’s economy, impact on housing availability and affordability and potential and feasibility for short-term units to be converted into long-term units.

Puna District Transitions to Recovery Phase

Hawai‘i County officials informed residents during the last scheduled Puna Community Meeting that response efforts have begun the transition to recovery.

PISCES Receives $35K in Grants for Moon RIDERS Program

A total of $35,000 has been awarded to PISCES for it’s Moon RIDERS program from Hawai’i County and the Hawai’i Community Foundation.

‘Lunar Concrete’ May Pave the Way for Sustainability

Three prototypes of concrete were laid in downtown Hilo Thursday afternoon as part of a year-long project to test out “lunar concrete.”

Biodiesel Expert to Speak on ‘Fuels and Transportation’

Kelly King, co-founder of Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, will be the latest speaker on a series of energy lectures being held at the NELHA Gateway center.