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August 7, 2024 · 8:41 AM
Kamehameha Schools management plan for Keauhou Bay draws waves of community opposition
The trust, which owns a total of 54 acres of land at the bay in West Hawai’i, aims to enhance, revitalize and transform the bay area so place-based cultural education and revenue-generating opportunities are reoriented to better serve the Keauhou community, visitors, cultural practitioners, existing commercial activities and other landowners, but those who oppose it say no one wants the bay to be changed into another high-end resort.
August 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM
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August 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island police report 15 DUI arrests last week
Eight out of the 15 motorists arrested for driving under the influence were in Kona.
August 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Mandatory water restriction for areas in North Kona due to down wells
Officials stress there is no threat to water quality.
August 6, 2024 · 3:37 PM
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The defendant has since posted bail.
August 6, 2024 · 1:38 PM
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August 6, 2024 · 1:23 PM
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The 38-year-old reportedly veered off the roadway and collided with an unoccupied police vehicle parked off the roadway with its emergency lights flashing.
August 6, 2024 · 12:46 PM
Big Island man facing charges following theft of all-terrain vehicle from Kea‘au High School
The Mountain View man was in custody on $35,000 bail.
August 6, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Hawai‘i Island police warn of phone scam circulating in Hilo
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August 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM
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