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Creative Media Summit ignites momentum for Hawai‘i Island’s creative economy

More than 150 stakeholders came together last week at the Arc of Hilo to collaborate during Hawai’i County’s first event focused on launching a thriving Big Island creative sector.

Hawai‘i Fire Department dispatcher honored for swift action following 911 call

Allison Ford’s prompt and efficient intervention was crucial, leading to her patient’s swift transport to North Hawai‘i Community Hospital and subsequent full recovery.

Blaze Engulfs Pepeʻekeo Apartment Building, Displacing Occupants

A fire at about 10 a.m. Wednesday at a Pepeʻekeo apartment building has resulted in the displacement of the residents who called it home.

Hauling Something? County Reminds Residents to Make Sure It’s Covered

If you’re hauling something in your vehicle, especially in trucks with open beds, it needs to be secured. Hawaiʻi County reminds motorists the only thing that can spill from a vehicle is clear water.