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Coast Guard, partner agencies to conduct search and rescue exercise off Kawaihae
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Hawaii Fire Department, Hawaii Ocean Safety and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources are scheduled to conduct a search and rescue exercise Thursday off Kawaihae.
Work to reconstruct section of Highway 137 in lower Puna will begin later this month
Hawaii County announced Tuesday it’s ready to reconstruct a 3.64-mile section of Highway 137 in lower Puna, between the makai end of Pohoiki Road and the intersection of Highway 132 — also known as “Four Corners.”
Draft EA addresses wastewater treatment project for Naalehu
A long-awaited, federally mandated wastewater treatment plant with sewer collection for Naalehu took a step forward with the publication Sunday of a draft environmental assessment.
NOAA ship ‘has a special mission’: Reporters get closer look at Okeanos Explorer
A vessel dedicated to exploring the unknown parts of the ocean is docked this week at the Port of Hilo for the first time as the crew and scientists prepare for the next part of their expedition.
Former Hawaii Island man sentenced in cyberstalking case
HONOLULU — A former Big Island man was sentenced Monday to 97 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for cyberstalking and obstruction of justice offenses committed in Hawaii County.
Former Hawaii Island man sentenced in cyberstalking case
HONOLULU – A former Big Island man was sentenced Monday to 97 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for cyberstalking and obstruction of justice offenses committed in Hawaii County.
Hawaii legislature to see 11 new faces even before November election
NOAA research ship docks in Hilo: Okeanos Explorer to host events throughout week
Researchers hope to increase their knowledge about the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by conducting six expeditions to one of the world’s largest protected areas.
Changes eyed for cell towers: Proposals would alter the approval process
Cell towers on the Big Island could be installed without a Hawaii County permit under a proposed new policy.
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.
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.
‘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.
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