Entry Road to Mahai`ula section of Kekaha Kai State Park to Close for Road...
The DLNR Division of State Parks will begin the first of three improvement projects planned for Kekaha Kai State Park on Monday, October 2, 2017 with full closure of the entry road to the Mahaiula...
View ArticleCommunity Informational Meetings on the County of Hawaii, Mass Transit Agency...
The public is invited to Community Informational Meetings on the County of Hawaii, Mass Transit Agency Island-Wide Transit Master Plan that the county has contracted SSFM to conduct these for $500,000....
View ArticleBig Island Police Searching for Missing 43-Year-Old Woman
Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old missing woman. Colleen Pabre was last seen in the Keaʻau area in (August 2017). She is described as Caucasian,...
View ArticleCouncilwoman Ruggles to Discuss Activism
Hawaii County Councilor Jen Ruggles, the youngest elected official in Hawai’i County, will speak this Thursday, October 5th at University of Hawaii Hilo on “How to Grow Your Own Community Activist” in...
View ArticleCounty, State, Faith-Based Groups and Community Join Hands to Help Homeless
The County of Hawai’i is joining hands with the State of Hawai’i, the faith-based community, non-profits, businesses and other concerned citizens to address the island’s homelessness crisis, Mayor...
View ArticleParker School to Host Color Stampede Fun Run
Parker School invites the community to come get splashed at the 18th Annual George Heneghan Fun Run and Color Stampede on Sunday, October 29, 2017. At the color stampede, participants are splashed with...
View ArticleNorth Kona Water Restriction Update – Two Wells Fixed… Three Still Down
Both the Department’s Hualālai Deepwell and Palani Deepwell have been repaired and are now operational. As of this morning, the Emergency Water Restriction, which previously limited water use to only...
View ArticleMālama Park Baseball Field in Pana‘ewa Closed for Repairs
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces Mālama Park baseball field will be closed beginning October 16, 2017 for repairs to the infield. Parks Maintenance crews will be...
View ArticlePahoa Scholars Feast Fundraiser Update – Scholarships Available
This past Saturday, on September 30th, hundreds gathered to support the Pahoa Schools Booster Club and Scholarship Fund on the grounds of Sacred Heart Church. Following this past weekend’s successful...
View ArticleParts of Shower Drive and Pohaku Drive to Close Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday,...
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the following traffic modifications in the Hawaiian Paradise Park neighborhood this weekend as part of the ongoing Keaau-Pahoa Road Shoulder...
View ArticleHawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Taps Annual Industry Award Winners
The Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers (HTFG) named the recipients of its annual appreciation awards during the recent 27th Hawaii International Fruit Conference. Given to supporters of the state’s local...
View ArticleTaste of the Hawaiian Range Reformats for 2018
The island’s largest agricultural showcase is returning in 2018 with a new twist at a different location. Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range will be Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at Mana Christian ‘Ohana...
View ArticleHawaii County Department of Public Works Request for Support Letters for...
Aloha Big Island ‘Ohana! Please assist the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, Hawaii District with a support letter for their Pahoa Road Transportation Investment...
View ArticleHawaii State Energy Office Schedules Community Meetings on Utility Model Study
The Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) will host a series of community meetings across the state next week to solicit community input for a study being done on future models for utility ownership and...
View ArticleHawaii County Displays Portable Shelter to Raise Awareness of Need to Help...
The County of Hawai’i is displaying a portable shelter on its lawn this week as a way of raising awareness of the need to join hands to help the homeless of our community. The 20-foot diameter...
View ArticleCoast Guard, Ocean Safety, Hawai’i County Fire to Ensure Safety for Ironman...
The Coast Guard, Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, Hawai’i County Fire and up to 60 event emergency responders on surfboards will establish a response zone around the swim course to manage the...
View ArticleHawaii Volcanoes National Park Announces Upcoming Flight Plans
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for October 2017: October 12, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., to shuttle fencing material and equipment from ‘Ōla‘a Tract to...
View ArticleHarry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Donates $2.34 Million To Hawaii...
Hawaii Island Adult Care Project Slated For February 2018 Completion The Hilo Adult Day Center, a joint venture between Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. (HIAC) and Hawaii Island Community Development...
View ArticleSome North Kohala Residents Experienced a Power Outage Last Night
Hawaii Electric Light reports that about 2,000 customers in North Kohala experienced a power outage last night. The outage occurred at 7:44 p.m. and service was restored at 9:58 p.m. The area was...
View ArticlePuna Community Town Hall Meetings Hosted By Senator Ruderman
Senator Russell Ruderman will be hosting Puna Community Town Hall Meetings on Tuesday, October 24th in Pahoa and Wednesday, October 25th in Volcano: I will be presenting some of my proposed legislation...
View Article