Backpack Drive for Kids Who Can’t Afford to Buy Them
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is proud to participate again in a backpack drive for children who cannot afford to buy them. As in previous years, all police stations around the island will double as...
View ArticleCensus Bureau Hiring Hilo Field Representative
The US Census Bureau is currently recruiting a Part-Time Field Representative in the Hilo area of the Big Island. Testing and Interview Session will be this Friday at 10:00 AM at the Big Island...
View ArticleOhana Shoreline Fishing Tournament August 15-17
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation invites anglers to enter the 18th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament to be held August 15 through August 17. Again this year will be...
View ArticlePolice Department to Hold Community Meeting In Kea’au
The Hawaiʻi Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, July 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Keaʻau Community Center, located at 16-192 Pili Mua Street (off Old Volcano Highway). The...
View Article4th of July at Waikoloa Beach Resort
Waikoloa Beach Resort invites the community to celebrate the pursuit of happiness, and their freedom to have fun, with ten free mini concerts on two stages, carnival food and games, the annual Rubber...
View ArticleOfficer Nahale Recognized as “Officer of the Month”
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Wyattlane Nahale as “Officer of the Month” for July in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday (July 2) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Nahale was...
View ArticleRoad Closures Announced for 4th of July Festivities
The Hawaiʻi police Department would like to inform all motorists of the July 4th festivity road closures: Bayfront Highway (Route 19) from Waianuenue Ave, to Pauahi St. Closed 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4....
View ArticleBig Island Police Conducting DUI Checkpoints This Weekend
With the approach of the long Fourth of July weekend and the continuation of graduation parties, Hawaiʻi Island police will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads. Officers will conduct DUI...
View ArticleBISAC Inviting Public to Its 50th Anniversary at Summer Jam 2014
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council is inviting the public to celebrate its 50th Anniversary at Summer Jam 2014. The free event will be at the Waiākea High Campus located on 155 W. Kawili Street in...
View ArticleCounty to Present Plans for Improving Hilo Municipal Golf
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation’s plans for improving the Hilo Municipal Golf Course will be the subject of a public presentation set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in the...
View ArticleWho Took Pahoa’s Trash Cans?
I noticed the other day that trash was beginning to pile up in Pahoa around different spots of town. Today as I was driving around… I noticed that the public garbage cans that were around town had been...
View ArticleKona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Announces 2014 Pualu Awards
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) recently recognized 11 individuals, businesses or organizations with Pualu Awards at its annual Installation and Membership Banquet at Four Seasons Resort...
View ArticleSenator Ruderman Hosts Meeting With Governor Abercrombie in Pahoa
Senator Russell Ruderman hosted a meeting with Governor Neil Abercrombie including about twenty-five Puna community leaders. This was the first time in several years that the Governor has visited Puna...
View ArticleHistorical Kakaako Pumping Station to be Rehabilitated and Refurbished
Gov. Neil Abercrombie yesterday announced the release of $1 million in capital improvement grant funds to the Pacific Gateway Center (PGC) to rehabilitate and refurbish the historical Kakaako Pumping...
View ArticleMarine Debris Keiki Education & Outreach Program
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund is pleased to announce that it will begin its Marine Debris Keiki Education & Outreach “MDKEO” program on Hawaiʻi Island this Fall. This program will bring two marine science...
View ArticleGround Broken for $27.9 Million Mamalahoa Highway Bypass
Mayor Billy Kenoi joined County officials and members of the Kona community today in a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the $27.9 million southern segment of the Māmalahoa Highway Bypass, which...
View ArticleFollowing the Money in Local Politics? There’s an Site/App for That!
Hi Damon, I’m working with Common Cause Hawaii (along with an organization I co-founded called Hawaii Open Data) to spread the word about new tools designed to help Hawaii residents get a better view...
View ArticleGroundbreaking Held for $22.3 Million Pahoa District Park
The biggest single investment in recreational opportunity in Hawai‘i County history is coming to Lower Puna, following a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for the $22.3 million Pāhoa District Park....
View ArticleHI-PAL Seeking Teams for Upcoming “Click It or Ticket” Tournaments
HI-PAL is seeking teams interested in playing in “Click It or Ticket” 5-on-5 basketball tournaments August 30-31 at Pāpaʻikou Gym and September 12-14 at Waiākea Uka Gym. Both 5-6 division and 7-8...
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