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Benioffs donate another 158 acres to Big Island nonprofit
Philanthropists Marc and Lynne Benioff have donated more land to help increase the supply of affordable housing on Hawaii Island. Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation, a Hilo-based nonprofit organization, announced Wednesday that it has received an additional donation of 158 acres from the Benioffs for affordable housing at Ouli in Waimea.
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...
Questions persist in case of 21-year-old found deceased in car
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hawaii police say that there was nothing suspicious about how the car belonging to a 21 year old woman from Ocean View was parked in a Kailua Kona neighborhood. Yet, unanswered questions linger in the case of the local woman's untimely death. Sachiko Myer was...
Police ID motorcyclist in fatal 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...
Community hospital survey finds need for new medical facility closer to Kailua-Kona
A healthcare needs survey from Kona Community Hospital found the need for more preventative care providers and the need to build a new facility. CEO Clayton McGhan spoke to The Conversation about the survey findings. It has helped in the process of possibly creating a new facility. The community has been talking for years about whether to relocate or replace Kona Community Hospital.
The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: Thursday June 20 to Wednesday June 26
June is flying by so let’s not take a moment for granted and make some summer memories before it’s too late. Catch Henry Kapono live at Don’s Mai Tai Bar this Thursday in Kailua-Kona, and check out Brother Noland in Kawaihae on Sunday at the Blue Dragon Tavern.
Ocean Career: Liquid Robotics Senior Mechanical Engineer
Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the development of autonomous ocean robots and the associated hardware and accessories. As part of our small but highly motivated team, you will participate in mechanical engineering design activities and will work with cross functional teams to deliver world-changing products. The successful candidate will bring significant mechanical design, project management, and product life-cycle experience to the role. This role reports directly to our Hardware Engineering Manager and is based in Kamuela, Hawaii.
Diver issues PSA after spotting floating mess in middle of ocean: 'It was heartbreaking'
A diver and owner of an ecotourism company took to social media to share her upset over a mass of discarded fishing gear she found floating in the ocean. Kayleigh Grant (@mermaid.kayleigh) runs an ocean safari company that takes people out to explore Hawaii's Kailua-Kona coastline. As she explains in her TikTok video, she and her team came upon a mass of entangled ropes and nets in the water one day.
Benioffs donate another 158 acres to Big Island nonprofit
Philanthropists Marc and Lynne Benioff have donated more land to help increase the supply of affordable housing on Hawaii Island. Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation, a Hilo-based nonprofit organization, announced today that it has received an additional donation of 158 acres from the Benioffs for affordable housing at Ouli in Waimea.
Public invited to ‘Coffee With a Cop’ events in Kona
West Hawaii residents are invited to attend three “Coffee With a Cop” events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers. These popular events are intentionally informal with no agenda. Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing...
Hawaii Island fashion designer has 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.<\p> The approximately 600-square-foot store is located within Waimea Center next to KTA Super Stores. <\p>
Police Seeking Burglary Suspect
Hawaii Island Police are asking for public assistance in identifying a burglary suspect. On May 30, South Kohala Patrol Officers responded to a burglary alarm at a Kamuela convenience store and discovered a broken glass window. During the course of their investigation, they learned that several“E-cigarettes” had been stolen. Upon reviewing video footage, the suspect can be seen entering the parking lot on a blue bicycle. Shortly after arriving, the suspect, while clenching a hammer in their left hand is seen smashing the window. The suspect then enters the store through the broken window, removes the items from a display, exits through the broken window, then flees on the bicycle toward Mamalahoa Highway.
Hawaii Island police seek public’s help in tracking down e-cigarette thief
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County police are seeking help in identifying a suspect in a recent burglary. Around 1:25 a.m. on May 30, officers in the South Kohala area responded to a burglary alarm at a Kamuela convenience store along Mamalahoa Highway. At the scene, they found a broken window....
Hawaii island police seeking e-cig burglary suspect
Hawaii island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who allegedly stole e-cigarettes from a Kamuela convenience store. Police said that at about 1:30 a.m. on May 30, South Kohala patrol officers responded to a burglar alarm at the store on Mamalahoa Highway. Upon arrival, they found a broken glass window and learned several e-cigarettes had been stolen.
Candidates invited to Waimea Community Association’s ‘speed dating’ forum
Continuing a more than 30-year tradition, the Waimea Community Association will again host a pre-primary election candidate forum from 5-8 p.m. on July 11 at Kahilu Town Hall across from Kahilu Theatre. The forum will continue the association’s popular “speed dating” format, which provides candidates and voters with close-up encounters...
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