Update on Yesterday’s Brush Fire in Waimea
Situation Found at Scene: Brush Fire 90% contained with minimal to no active burning. Just numerous hot spots inside of the fire break and through the fire area. Remarks: 5 personnel recalled for night...
View ArticleHawaii County Affordable Housing Projects to be Built on Former Unexploded...
In a June 22, 2017 letter that Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim sent to J.C. King, Director of Munitions and Chemical Matters, ODASA(ESOH) he is asking the Army to “…change the direction of its Unexploded...
View ArticleAloha in Abundance at Park’s 37th Annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival & BioBlitz
Sunny skies, outstanding views of Mauna Loa and Kīlauea, and an outpouring of aloha from all who participated in the Hawaiian Cultural Festival & BioBlitz, made for a joyful Saturday at Hawai‘i...
View ArticleSewer Spill in Vicinity of Wailuku River, Kaipalaoa Landing
Location of Discharge: Vicinity of Wailuku River and Kaipalaoa Landing, Hilo, Hawai‘i Description: Discharge of untreated wastewater at shoreline in the vicinity of Wailuku River and Kaipalaoa Landing...
View ArticleHospice of Kona’s Royal Tea Fundraiser Set for Sunday August 13th
Raise a pinkie finger as you sip hot tea and cold Champagne at the Hospice of Kona Royal Tea Party. This ninth annual event — which is a fundraiser for Hospice of Kona’s residential hospice home,...
View ArticleHawaii County Seeking Applicants for Boards and Commissions
The County of Hawai’i is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in various Boards and Commissions, notably the Salary Commission, Arborist Commission, the Board of Appeals (Planning), Committee on People...
View ArticleOld Airport Park in Kona to be Closed August 9 and 10 for Clean-up
The Department of Parks and Recreation will be closing the Old Airport Park in Kona from 7:00 am on Wednesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 10, 2017, to facilitate community clean-up efforts.Anyone...
View ArticleHawaii Volcanoes National Park Seeks Witnesses to Tuesday Campground Fire
Fire officials at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are seeking witnesses to a fire Tuesday afternoon that burned about ¼ acre of native koa and ‘ōhi‘a forest behind a cabin at Nāmakanipaio Campground....
View ArticleNational Accreditation Board Approves Eight-Year Tenure for UH Hilo College...
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) has graduated to the next step in national recognition by attaining full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for...
View ArticleFounder of Nepal’s First Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Hosting Three Big Island...
Reverend Sonam Wangdi Bhutia, a Tibetan Monk, is the founder of Nepal’s first Hongwanji Buddhist temple, and has helped create a thriving new Buddhist community in Kathmandu. Rev. Bhutia will talk...
View ArticleKona Crime Prevention Officer of the Month of August: Adam Cho
Officer Adam Cho was recently on patrol on Aliʻi Drive when he was waved down by a woman who had just witnessed a man purportedly stealing items from a store. As the officer approached the subject he...
View ArticleOfficer Cal-Jason Hoopai –“Kohala Officer of the Quarter”
The Hawaiʻi Island Safety and Security Professionals Association recognized Officer Cal-Jason Hoopai as “Kohala Officer of the Quarter,” (July14), at the the Kona Beach Hotel. Officer Hoopai has served...
View ArticleMayor Recognizes Numerous Agencies, Private Entities for Fighting Waimea Fire
Mayor Harry Kim on Friday expressed his appreciation to Federal, State, County agencies and private entities for their response to the recent Waimea fire, which burned some 2,200 acres of pasture last...
View ArticleLili`uokalani Gardens Teams With Na Makua Designs
Nelson Makua and Na Makua Designs created a centennial design for Lili`uokalani Gardens that brings the Queen to the gardens named for her. “For quite a while time, some of us have visualized what it...
View ArticleFree Orchid Show This Sunday
The 35th annual Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club (KDOC) show and sale is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at the Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall. The free event offers attendees a complimentary orchid boutonniere...
View ArticleHawaii Police Department Backpack Drive For Children Who Can’t Afford 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 Article5th Annual Big Island Summer Jam
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) will be celebrating their 5th annual Summer Jam event. This event is scheduled for July 29, 2017 at Hilo’s Edith Kanaka`ole Multi-purpose Stadium. The...
View ArticleLocal Big Island Businesses Try to Raise $20,000 for The Food Basket
Hawaii Island’s Food Bank serves 1 in every 3 Hawaii Island residents through its partner agencies, providing nutritious and high quality food to Big Island families, children and seniors who might...
View ArticleHot Summer Nights Featuring Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker and Alex Gupton
Renowned local artists Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker along with Alex Gupton are holding their yearly high profile art event at The Kona Oceanfront Gallery. The highly anticipated event – “Hot Summer...
View ArticleState Farm Donates 500 Home Security Systems to Hawaii County Fire Fighters
State Farm Insurance officially donated 500 home security systems on Monday to Hawai’i County firefighters, in appreciation for the protection they provide to the community. The insurance company, in...
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