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Hawaii Island Finalist for $100M Grant

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Hawaii Island finalist for $100M grant to support local farmers.

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Big Island finalist for $100M Grant to Support Local Farmers

Hawai‘i Island Coalition was named a finalist for the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge and will receive $500,000 to further develop a proposal for between $25 million and $100 million in potential future grant funding.
Dec 14, 2021 06:30 am
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19 Drivers Nabbed for Driving Under the Influence

During the week of Dec. 6-12, Hawai`i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Dec 13, 2021 05:00 pm
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Puna Man Accused of Tacoma Truck Theft, Possession of Meth

A Puna man is facing charges in connection to the theft of a Toyota Tacoma earlier this year.
Dec 13, 2021 03:30 pm
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Hilo Woman Faces Felony Meth Charges Stemming From Truck Theft

Bosilka Nash was charged in relation to a Dec. 8 theft of a Nissan truck from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo campus, hindering prosecution, and felony methamphetamine charges.
Dec 13, 2021 01:30 pm
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Missing Hilo Woman Found

Hawai‘i police have located 34-year-old Jodi Monet Herstine. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews
Dec 13, 2021 01:10 pm
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Brown Water Advisory Issued for Hilo Bay

The Brown Water Advisory previously issued for the island of Hawaii has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Hilo Bay.
Dec 13, 2021 12:30 pm
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