Coffee Leaf Rust has been confirmed in the Holualoa area of West Hawaii.
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Coffee leaf rust confirmed in Kona
Coffee leaf rust has been confirmed in the Holualoa area.
State Department of Health begins releasing weekly ‘cluster reports’
Potential flood of eviction cases could be too much for county mediation program
Developer plans housing towers at former theater site
Lanai residents to be first in state to test virus alert app
14 new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
Hawaii County Civil Defense has reported 15 new COVID-19 cases today on the Big Island.
PGV resumes operations
Puna Geothermal Venture has resumed operations.
Police seek runaway teen girl
Police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating a teen girl reported as a runaway.
Pandemic can’t stop displays of appreciation on Veterans Day in Hilo
Pilot program proposed for shuttle service to top of Maunakea
23 new Big Island COVID cases
Hawaii County Civil Defense reported 23 new active COVID-19 cases on the Big Island today.
Hilo man killed in two-vehicle crash
A Hilo man was killed this morning after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Komohana and Kukuau streets in Hilo.
State briefs for November 12
School mascot dropped after discrimination complaints
High surf advisory issued
Waves crash over rocks and onto the beach Tuesday at Kaipalaoa Landing in Hilo as a rainbow appears in the sky. The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for east and north facing shores of the Hilo and Hamakua districts through Thursday. A high surf advisory can mean strong breaking waves, shore break and strong currents, which makes swimming and other activities more difficult and dangerous. Hawaii County Civil Defense announced there will be no beach closures, although closures might occur without notice. Civil Defense also noted that property owners and boat owners who could be impacted by high surf should take the time to secure their properties and vessels.
Lawmakers urge FEMA to reconsider policy changes
Hawaii’s Congressional delegation has urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reconsider policy changes that limit the COVID-related expenses eligible for reimbursement through the Public Assistance Program.
BLNR weighs nonresident commercial marine license fee increase
A proposal to more than double nonresident commercial marine license fees from $100 to $250 per year will be heard by the state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday.
Hundreds helped by food drop
U.S. Army National Guard members load cars with food Tuesday at Naalehu Hongwanji during an Ohana Food Drop by The Food Basket-Hawaii Island’s Food Bank. National Guard members and volunteers loaded about 300 cars with food during the event. The next Ohana Food Drop is slated for 10 a.m. today at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. There will be another food drop Friday at Kamakoa Nui Skate Park in Waikoloa.
Reports: Hazardous substances should not be an issue during Hoku Kea demo
Report sounds an alarm on ongoing decline of US coral reefs
State briefs for November 11
Kealoha refused lawyer’s visits