Kīlau Stream Bridge Work – Temporary Bridge Closure 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M....
The Department of Public Works will begin work on the Kīlau Stream Bridge, located on Manowai‘ōpae Homestead Road in Laupāhoehoe on Monday, September 11, 2017 through about October 31, 2017, weather...
View Article8 Injured in Pepe’ekeo Apartment Complex Fire
8 people were injured and taken to the Hilo Medical Center after a fire caused by unattended cooking damaged an apartment complex in Pepe’ekeo: Location: Kauhale’olu Apt, J Building, Kumula St,...
View ArticleSeniors 55+ Invited to Akamai Living Fairs in Hilo and Kona
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to invite seniors 55 years and older to attend this year’s Akamai Living Fairs, to be held in Hilo and Kona. These free events will...
View ArticleNorth Hawaii Community Hospital Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon
North Hawai’i Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Darrin Kuczynski, board certified orthopedic surgeon, has joined the team at North Hawai’i Health & Wellness. Dr. Darrin Kuczynski...
View ArticleKona Historical Society’s Farm Festival to Feature Celebrity Chef Sam Choy
Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm will be hosting the annual Farm Fest Open House at their historical coffee farm in Captain Cook on Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 2pm. The...
View ArticleConstruction Work Starts at Kealakehe Recycling & Transfer Station October 2
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management announces that work to remediate the area used for scrap metal processing at the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station will start on or...
View ArticleNew CD “Fresh Produce” By HHS Jazz Band
For nearly 40 years, Honoka‘a High School Jazz Band has delivered great music to eager audiences across Hawai‘i Island and state. Now, the Grammy-winning school’s musical legacy, under the direction of...
View ArticlePreservation of Historical Sites at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical...
On Wednesday, September 27, Archaeologist MaryAnne Maigret, will be discussing the work of preserving historic and culturally significant stone structures at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical...
View ArticleUpdate On North Kona Emergency Water Restriction – Another Failure
The Emergency Water Restriction for North Kona remains in effect. ALL residents and customers in North Kona must continue to restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking, and...
View ArticleHawaii Volcanoes National Park Offers Free Entry and Stewardship...
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park offers free entrance and two opportunities to help protect Hawai‘i this Saturday, National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30, by removing invasive plant species in the park and...
View ArticleSouth Point Fire Update
This is a fire information update for Monday September 25, 2017 at 2 pm. Hawaii Fire Department reports the brushfire located in the area of Ka’alu’alu near South Point, in Ka’u is approximately 80%...
View ArticlePu‘uanahulu Landfill and Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station Closed for...
The Pu‘uanahulu Landfill in Waikoloa and the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station in Kailua-Kona will be closed all day on Saturday, October 14, 2017, due to road closures for the Ironman World...
View ArticleFree Medicare Basics Seminar
Helping the community stay informed about the “what,” “when,” and “how” of Medicare is important to the members of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) and on Saturday, October 7, 9:30am –...
View ArticleMayor Kim to Declare October “Stop the Ant” Month in Hawaii County
This Friday, September 29th, Mayor Harry Kim will sign a proclamation declaring the month of October “Stop the Ant Month” for Hawaii County. The Big Island will be joining with the rest of the state in...
View Article‘Alalā Released Into Natural Area Reserve
Six young ‘Alalā—critically endangered Hawaiian crows—were released into Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on the Island of Hawai‘i, today. The first group of birds: two females and four males took...
View ArticleUpdate on North Kona Water Restrictions
The Emergency Water Restriction for North Kona remains in effect. Over the past few days there has been a water level decline in the tanks that service the general area between the Mākālei Fire station...
View ArticleHele-On (The Bus) Community Meetings in Puna
I received the following from Councilwoman Jen Ruggles: Aloha Kakou, We are putting out the call to all the people in Puna that have ideas to improve our Hele-on Bus System. Now is the time to bring...
View ArticleOfficer of the Month for August: Marcos Santos
Officer Marcos Santos, a (13-year police veteran), has been named as the Aloha Exchange Club’s August 2017 Officer of the Month. Officer Santos is being saluted based on his actions and assistance with...
View ArticleKamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Opens its Concert Season with Triumph & Desire
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) opens its thirteenth season with a program entitled Triumph and Desire at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea, at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2017. The orchestra, led...
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