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Benioffs donate additional 158 acres for affordable housing project in Waimea
Marc and Lynne Benioff donated an additional 158 acres to a Hilo-based nonprofit that will be developing at ʻŌuli in Waimea for affordable housing. The newest gift by the Benioffs adds to the 282 acres they previously donated to Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation in December 2023. The new land donation, which is adjacent to the 282 acres, brings the total land given by the Benioffs to increase affordable housing to 440 acres.
Police Investigating Kailua-Kona Traffic Fatality
An unidentified 29-year-old Kailua-Kona man recently died in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealakaa Street in North Kona. On June 19, responding officers concluded that a black 2023 Yamaha XTZ690 was traveling north when it overtook several vehicles on Palani Road prior to the crash. The motorcycle was then observed disregarding a red stop light and drove between two stopped vehicles at the intersection. The motorcycle clipped a silver 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup truck that was being operated by a 59-year-old Kailua-Kona man. After clipping the Nissan pickup, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and struck a utility pole. The rider was transported to the Kona Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Hawaiʻi County Announces July 4th Celebrations
The Department of Parks & Recreation announced this year’s July 4th celebrations which will be taking place in Hilo and Kailua-Kona. In a press release Mayor Roth said, “We are proud to be able to offer our community fun and safe activities across the island to celebrate the Fourth of July year after year. These events provide spaces for us to come together, strengthen our bonds, and create lasting memories. By bringing our community together in celebration, we not only honor our nation’s independence but also reinforce the spirit of unity and aloha that defines Hawaiʻi Island.”
Hawaii Island police identify motorcyclist who died in Kailua-Kona collision
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii Island Police identified that Zachary Stubbs, 29, was killed in a collision that occurred at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealaka’a St., on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Officials responded to a call on Wednesday at approximately 7:56 p.m. where they revealed...
Hawaii island police identify motorcyclist in fatal crash
Hawaii island police have identified the motorcyclist who died following a collision Wednesday night in North Kona as Zachary Mcquaid Stubbs, 29, of Kailua-Kona. At about 8 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a call for a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealakaa Street. Police said an...
Hawaii Island fashion designer has opened a new shop in his hometown
Micah Kamohoali‘i, the fashion designer behind clothing brand Dezigns by Kamohoalii, opened a new store in his hometown of Waimea on Hawaii Island on May 9. The approximately 600-square-foot store is located within Waimea Center next to KTA Super Stores. "Opening a store at home, it meant the world...
Police ID motorcyclist killed in Kona crash
Police have identified a motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealakaa Street in Kailua-Kona as 29-year-old Zachary McQuaid Stubbs of Kailua-Kona. Officers responding to a 7:56 p.m. call, learned that Stubbs, who was riding a black 2023 Yamaha XTZ690 mauka on...
Benioffs Donate Additional 158 Acres In Waimea
WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi - The donation brings the total amount of Waimea land donated by Marc and Lynne Benioff for affordable housing to 440 acres. (BIVN) – Marc and Lynne Benioff have made another large donation of land on Hawaiʻi island. The Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC)...
Man dies after being thrown from motorcycle, hitting utility pole on Hawaii Island
KAILUA-KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 29-year-old man is dead after he was thrown from his motorcycle and hit a utility pole in North Kona Tuesday night, officials said. The incident happened just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealakaa Street. Police investigation revealed that prior to the...
WestJet's Aircraft Mechanics Union Rescinds Strike Notice
DALLAS — WestJet (WS) announces the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) has rescinded its strike notice, with both "parties jointly agreeing to return to the bargaining table to continue work towards finding a resolution." The airlines confirmed it had appeared before the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) this morning...
Marc and Lynne Benioff Donate Additional 158 Acres to Waimea Community
Marc and Lynne Benioff continued their gifts to increase the supply of affordable housing on Hawaiʻi Island with another land donation. Yesterday, Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC) announced that it received an additional donation of 158 acres from the Benioffs for affordable housing at Ouli in Waimea.
Hawaii Island Officers Honored by MADD for DUI Arrests
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News)-- Over a two day period, Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored Hawaii County police officers who have worked to keep the roads safer on Hawaii Island. MADD’s Law Enforcement Recognition Awards haven’t been held since COVID. A ceremony was held Tuesday in Hilo and Wednesday in Kailua...
Motorcycle rider dies after being ejected, striking utility pole in Kona crash
A 29-year-old Kailua-Kona man who was riding a motorcyle died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealakaa Street in Kona. The victim remains unidentified, pending positive identification and notification of next of kin. Police responded to the crash just before 8 p.m. Wednesday....
Section of work scheduled on Māmalahoa Highway in North Kona
The Department of Public Works Engineering Division and Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd., will begin the cold planing and paving of Māmalahoa Highway starting from Kamalani Street in Kailua-Kona. Beginning June 24, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be shifting...
Report: New medical facility needed in Kailua-Kona
A new report about health care in West Hawaii recommends building a new hospital facility closer to Kailua-Kona. Kona Community Hospital recently published the findings of its Strategic Analysis and Relocation/Replacement Plan Recommendations. ECG Management Consultants performed the analysis to assess the health care needs and gaps across the West...
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