Mayor-elect announces additional appointments
Hawaii County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda this afternoon announced the selection of additional cabinet members as he prepares to take office at noon Dec. 2.
Meadow Gold announces layoffs due to closure of warehouses, distribution
Thumbs down for Kona Vistas
A 10-year extension for a controversial West Hawaii housing development to complete construction has once again been rejected, this time by the Hawaii County Council on Wednesday.
More than $1.2M in PONC funds awarded to nonprofits
More than $1.2 million in Hawaii County grants was awarded to various Big Island nonprofits to maintain over 3,400 acres of conservation land.
Ag inspectors find live snake in Hilo
The state Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that a live, two-foot-long snake was found Saturday morning in a container of Christmas trees being unloaded at a Hilo store.
Hawaiian Airlines to offer locals-only discounts
Inaba, Onishi tapped to lead council
The Hawaii County Council has reorganized its leadership for the upcoming 2024-2026 term.
Large Hawaii Island coral recovery project complete
Nearly 11 years of coral growth in West Hawaii waters was successfully relocated to reefs and coral nurseries last week.
Have ‘Coffee With a Cop’ in East Hawaii
East Hawaii residents are invited to attend three upcoming Coffee With a Cop events in Papa‘aloa, Hilo, and Volcano, to get to know their district police officers.
Why a $4 billion settlement of Maui fire claims is tangled up in court
The ashes of last summer’s devastating fire in Lahaina on Maui, which killed 102 people and destroyed the town, were still smoldering when talk turned to how fraught the rebuilding process would be.
Puna man, woman charged with animal cruelty
A man and woman, both from Puna, face criminal charges after allegedly leaving a dog alone inside a car in a Kona parking lot earlier this month.
Gov. Green calls Kennedy’s choice as HHS leader ‘insane’
County provides update on Highway 137
Work to restore the lava-covered Highway 137 remains on schedule, despite a minor snag.
Red Hill Crisis: Pentagon reports detail poor recordkeeping across Oahu fueling operations
Police arrest 18 for DUI
During the week of Nov. 4-10, Hawaii Island police arrested 18 motorists for DUI.
Red Flag Warning in effect today for parts of the island
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in for the following districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaii Island Interior, Ka‘u.
Kawamoto pool closure drags on
A Hilo pool closed in October will remain so indefinitely as Hawaii County repairs faulty equipment.
Underground fuel tanks at Halepohaku need to be replaced
A project to remove old underground fuel tanks at Halepohaku could begin in January.
Residents asked to prepare for power, water shutdowns amidst Red Flag Warning
Hawaiian Electric customers on the Big Island are advised to prepare for potential power and water shutdowns today as wildfire risk runs high on the island.
Waimea man charged with firearms, drug offenses
A 42-year-old Waimea man faces numerous drug- and firearms-related offenses stemming from a traffic stop early Friday morning in Puna.
