New County Council District 4 Office Opens in Pahoa
Councilman Greggor Ilagan, of District 4, reopened his office in Puna after months of renovations and building improvements to the old Pāhoa Police Substation. “The public needs easy access to their...
View ArticleCommunity Forum Features Mayor Kenoi and Senior Officials
If you want to learn more about current activities and projects of our county officials and staff, come to the free Community Enterprises’ April 8, 2014 West Hawaii Community Forum. The forum will...
View ArticleParker Ranch Launches Paniolo Power Company
Parker Ranch has launched a new subsidiary, Paniolo Power Company LLC, Neil “Dutch” Kuyper, CEO of Parker Ranch, Inc., announced today. “The preliminary results from our energy team, led by Siemens,...
View ArticleKona Crime Prevention Committee Recognized Officer Sheldon Nakamoto as...
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Sheldon Nakamoto as “Officer of the Month” for April in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (April 2) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Nakamoto was...
View ArticleAlbizia-Control Training Workshops in Puna
Invasive albizia trees pose imminent danger to homes, powerlines, emergency access routes, and native forests. As the fastest-growing tree in the world, its brittle branches and shallow roots make it...
View ArticleWaiākeawaena Park Playground to Close During Equipment Replacement Project
Hilo’s Waiākeawaena Park playground will be closed for renovation from Monday, April 7, through early June. The project is a partnership between the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation...
View Article2014 Ka’u Coffee Festival Offering New Activities to its Lineup
The Ka‘u Coffee Festival offers new fun activities to its lineup of May 2-11. Now in its sixth year, the festival showcases its award-winning coffees and everything that makes the sprawling K‘au...
View ArticleKailua Kanikapila Community Picnic with Darlene Ahuna and John Cruz
It’s time to bring the community back Hawaiian style to Hale Halawai with a Kailua Kanikapila Community Picnic and it’s free. Relax. Kick back. Bring your own chairs and mats. Enjoy the sunset. Pack a...
View ArticlePuna Picks Breadfruit for Community Based Economic Development
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm the Breadfruit—From Tree to Table workshop will be held at Ho‘oulu Lāhui, the site of Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School at Pū‘āla‘a, adjacent to the...
View ArticleThe Egg and I – Nake’u Awai’s Pre-Merrie Monarch Fundraiser
Springtime on Hawai‘i Island means Easter, Merrie Monarch, and Nake‘u Awai’s annual Fashion Show Fundraiser, happening Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Kahilu Theatre. A benefit for the Theatre, the...
View ArticleStingrays Sting at HI-PAL Click It or Ticket Tournament
Seventy-eight youths from 10 teams participated in the HI-PAL Click It or Ticket 14 and Under Hoops Championships this past weekend, April 4-6, at Waiākea-Uka gym. In the finals, Austin Ewing scored 13...
View ArticleBig Island Police Participating in National “Take-Back Initiative”
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative being sponsored in Hawaiʻi by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the...
View Article“Run to Honor”–“Click It or Ticket” Keiki Fun Run
In recognition of Police Week, the Hawaiʻi Police Department and Crime Stoppers Hawaiʻi will hold a “Run To Honor” 5K Run/2 Mile Walk and “Click It or Ticket” Keiki Fun Run on Saturday, May 17, at...
View ArticleVolcano School Of Arts and Sciences Receives $618,000 for Planning and Design...
The Office of the Governor has announced the release of $618,000 to the Volcano School of Arts and Sciences for the planning and design of their new campus in Volcano Village, Hawaii. Volcano School of...
View ArticleMiloli’i Community to Participate in Merrie Monarch Festivals
Pa’a Pono Miloliʻi through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian Culture Grant is proud to support a group comprised of Miloliʻi and Kohala keiki, kumu and kupuna that are perpetuating the...
View ArticleHVO Update – Lava Flow Slowly Creeping Towards Subdivisions
Kahaualeʻa 2 flow moving slowly through remote forest, spattering at Puʻu ʻŌʻō The Kahaualeʻa 2 lava flow remains active northeast of Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and is still moving slowly through thick forest. The...
View ArticleFederal-Aid Highways 2035 Transportation Plan for the District of Hawaii
The Statewide Federal-Aid Highways 2035 Transportation Plan is being developed by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation (HDOT). This is the first time that a plan of this type has been prepared...
View ArticleKids at Kahilu – Waimea Theatre Connects Kids With Creativity
Whether it’s dance, drumming, soccer, or gardening that get your kid’s creative juices flowing, Kahilu Theatre has it covered with an array upcoming events and programs for youngsters. On Saturday...
View ArticleRelay For Life of Waimea Announces New Daytime Hours
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Waimea is holding an official kickoff this week for its 11th annual event on Saturday, October 25th with new daytime hours of 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.,...
View ArticleHawaii Public Radio Wins Three Edward R. Murrow Awards
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced its regional 2014 Edward R. Murrow Awards, and Hawaii Public Radio has won in three categories. The entire newsroom won for “Best...
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