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Hawaiʻi Island Lane Closures: Week of July 22
HILO (NIGHT WORK) Alternating single lane closure on Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11) in the southbound direction, between mile post 5.19 to 5.39, in the vicinity of Ikaika Street, beginning Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26 from 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. for crews to upgrade the Traffic Data Collection Device.
Hilo Juveniles Charged for Burglary and Other Property Crime Offenses
Two Hilo juveniles, one age 14, the other 15, were arrested and charged with burglary and other property offenses following incidents at both the Waiakea Elementary and Intermediate School campuses. A family member of the 15 year old turned him in at the Hilo Police Station after identifying him from...
Keepers at Pana‘ewa Zoo looking to public to help name its latest arrival
Zoo keepers at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Garden are looking to the public to help them name their latest arrival, a binturong, that traveled nearly 12,000 miles to take up residency in Hilo. The 11-month-old male binturong came from the Belgrade Zoo in Serbia. Mindy Runnells, Pana’ewa Recreational Complex...
Big Island police seek endangered missing 28-year-old man
Big Island police are asking the public if anyone has seen a missing man who is considered endangered. Anthony Moniz III was last contacted at 2:30 p.m. today. The 28-year-old is 5-foot-11, 160 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone who has any information about Moniz’s whereabouts should call...
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area...
Workshop Set For Waimea, Kohala Hawaiian Homestead Lessees, Ag Producers
WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi - DHHL lessees and the local agricultural community is invited to learn about USDA programs and practices at the free workshop in August. (BIVN) – A free workshop will be held in Waimea next month for Hawaiian Homes lessees and agricultural producers in the Kohala area.
Report: 17,000 truckloads of ash and debris transported from Lahaina to Temporary Debris Storage Site in Olowalu
The West Maui Temporary Debris Storage (TDS) site environmental monitoring quarterly report for the second 90-day operational period shows the findings from sampling and monitoring comply with county, state and federal environmental regulations, county officials said. The second Quarterly Report was presented to the community July 17 during the County...
Honolulu Sees Strengthening Trade Winds with Sunny Spells and Showers Expected as High-Pressure System Takes Hold
As the trade winds pick up their pace, bringing a shift in weather for Honolulu, a notable high-pressure system brushes against the region, the National Weather Service reports. In the coming days, residents can expect a strength in the winds that typically spoon the islands, nudging a mix of wet and dry spells into the forecast. According to NWS Honolulu, a 1033 mb high positioned approximately 1,300 miles north of the state's heartbeat will be the maestro of this atmospheric performance, with its influence gradually peaking by midweek.
Honolulu Civil Beat seeks a business reporter
Honolulu Civil Beat is looking for an experienced business reporter/writer who will take an innovative approach to exploring the intersection of government and business in Hawaii and the Pacific. We have a $10 billion commuter rail project in the works. We are on the cutting edge of renewable energy. The...
Carrie Underwood Soaks Up the Sun in Hawaii [Photos]
Over the weekend, Carrie Underwood played her first-ever shows in Hawaii -- and she made sure to have some fun in the sun while she was in town. The singer shared several social media snaps featuring herself and her band frolicking by the water during their downtime. The crew rocked matching Hawaiian shirts and posed for beachside photos: They even made a human pyramid in one shot.
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 8 — Caryl Burns
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Caryl Burns, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 8, which includes parts of...
President Biden drops out of 2024 election, Hawaii officials react
HONOLULU (KHON2) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday morning he would no longer be participating in the 2024 president election. Since his announcement, he has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. “I was aware he would likely leave the race in the next couple of days,” said Governor Josh Green. “I respect the […]
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