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County buys refrigerated containers to store bodies; Morgue at Hilo hospital is overcapacity
Hawaii County has purchased two 40-foot refrigerated containers and is exploring the possibility of an emergency proclamation to start using them as a temporary storage facility for the bodies of decedents whose deaths occurred somewhere other than Hilo Benioff Medical Center.
Honoring Queen Lili‘uokalani: Hula halau, visitors celebrate queen’s birthday
Seventeen hula halau brought grace and beauty to the forefront of the festival as they danced together for the 25th He Halia Aloha No Lili‘uokalani to celebrate the Queen’s birthday at Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo.
2 Keaukaha projects rejected: Planning commission sides with area residents
A proposed pair of high-impact housing projects in Keaukaha were rejected last week after community outcry.
Runway improvement work at Hilo International Airport
The state Department of Transportation informs the public of nighttime runway work at the Hilo International Airport to complete general maintenance and repair work that began last week, including grooving a portion of the runway and sealing cracks.
Police arrest 19 for DUI
During the week of Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for DUI.
Hilo mother charged in child abuse case
A 24-year-old Hilo woman faces charges stemming from what police in March described as “the heinous abuse and starvation of a two-year-old girl.”
‘Booming’ construction helps buoy Hawaii’s economy as tourism lags
Mukashi Mukashi Market returns this weekend
The Hawaii Japanese Center is hosting its annual Mukashi Mukashi Market in Hilo this weekend.
Federal probationer faces drug, gun charges
Police have arrested and charged a 48-year-old Hilo man on federal probation with numerous drug and firearm offenses.
Boy injured when man drives car into Hilo home
Police say a 7-year-old boy was injured and a 71-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of negligent injury early Thursday evening after the man crashed his car into the living room of a Hilo home.
Hamakua Energy plans to convert power plant to 100% renewable fuels
A Honokaa power plant that provides about a third of the electrical power for the island is planning an upgrade.
More E. Hawaii school bus routes to be restored
The state Department of Education announced Thursday that four previously suspended school bus routes in East Hawaii will be reinstated starting Monday.
Home Fair and Expo set for Saturday in Hilo
Present and future homebuyers and sellers are invited to learn more about the housing industry at the annual Home Fair and Expo in Hilo this weekend.
Waianae attacker threatened to shoot his victims’ family twice before, attorney says
‘Runway to Resilience Fashion Show’ this weekend
A unique fashion show will help celebrate six decades of the Big Island Substance Abuse Council and the dedicated support and services it has given to Hawaii Island individuals and families on the road to recovery from drug or alcohol abuse.
25th Liliʻuokalani Festival is Saturday
The He Hali‘a Aloha No Lili‘uokalani Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Hilo’s Lili‘uokalani Gardens.
DOH: Get immunized against COVID, RSV
The state Department of Health recommends the recently updated 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines for all people 6 months of age and older, as well as the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for newborns and infants, pregnant women, adults over 75, and those 60-74 with certain chronic medical conditions.
4 Big Island men charged with illegally taking lobsters
Department of Land and Natural Resources enforcement officers cited four Big Island men Sunday for illegally taking lobsters on the opening day of lobster fishing season.
Ohana housing bill advances: Council bill would create more options for ‘accessory dwelling units’
Changes to Hawaii County ohana housing regulations are on the verge of passage after Wednesday’s County Council meeting.
Night re-striping work on Highway 130 at Shower Drive
Night re-striping work is being done on Highway 130, Keaau-Pahoa Road at the intersection of Shower Drive in Puna, weeknights, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.
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