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“Scheduled inspection for North Hilo water service laterals begin mid-April.”

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Big Island News 

April 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Scheduled inspection for North Hilo water service laterals to begin mid-April

Inspections will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, excluding holidays, and will start in Pāpaʻikou, followed by Pepe‘ekeo, Honomū, Hakalau and Ninole.

April 6, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Big Island weekly lane closures: April 6-12

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

April 6, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Hawai‘i detective honored with Haweo Award for investigating unsolved homicides

The award was presented by the Council’s Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee, which recognizes county police and fire department personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty.

April 6, 2024 · 2:17 AM

Steep rent forces Hawai‘i Keiki Museum to shutter its doors in Kona

The museum, which operates as a nonprofit, opened its doors in 2022 and has been committed to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and innovation in young keiki through hands-on STEAM experiences.

April 5, 2024 · 8:49 PM

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 15-year-old boy

The teen was last seen on the 100 block of Pauahi Street, in Hilo, on Wednesday at about 12:10 p.m.

April 5, 2024 · 5:05 PM

State restricts imports of cattle from areas with avian influenza cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently considers the effect on human health as low risk even in areas on the mainland where HPAI infections in animals have occurred.

April 5, 2024 · 2:48 PM

DLNR project combats non-native corals

The non-natives are not yet considered invasive because they’re isolated to a relatively small area and are small, and the DAR team plans to keep it that way.

April 5, 2024 · 2:19 PM

Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer

Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes is the fourth Miss Aloha winner in the past 4 consecutive years for hula hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe and the second daughter of the group’s nā kumu hula.

April 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Judicial Council again extends deadline to apply for State Ethics Commission seat

The Ethics Commission addresses ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists and state employees.

April 5, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 16-year-old boy

The teen was last seen in Hilo on Wednesday.

Merrie Monarch 

Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer

2024 Miss Aloha Hula from O‘ahu; Merrie Monarch Hula competition continues tonight with group performances in hula kahiko

Hawaiian fashion on display during Merrie Monarch Hula Festival