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Posted on December 26, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Shigeki Yamane will lead Mauna Kea and Westin Hapuna Resorts.

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Yamane Tabbed to Lead Mauna Kea, Westin Hapuna Resorts

Veteran hospitality executive Shigeki Yamane has been named president of Prince Resorts Hawai‘i (PRH).
Dec 26, 2021 07:30 am
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‘A Vision for Punaluʻu’: Black Sand Beach Developer Vows Community-Led Project for Neglected Area

Property owner Eva Liu is committed to working with the community in shaping the plans to reinvigorate 434 acres around the area known as Black Sand Beach on the southern end of the island.
Dec 26, 2021 06:30 am
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Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in N. Kona

A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in North Kona on Dec. 28.
Dec 26, 2021 06:30 am
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Update: One Lane Open on Kawaihae Road

The Hawai‘i Police Department reports on Saturday, Dec. 25 that Kawaihae Road from Waiula Street (near the 63 mile marker) to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway now has one lane open due to downed utility poles fo
Dec 25, 2021 07:24 pm
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One Lane Open on Kawaihae Road; Kuhio Contraflow Cancelled

Kuhio Highway southbound contraflow will not run Monday, Dec. 27. The contraflow crew is isolating due to potential COVID exposure pending test results.
Dec 25, 2021 05:35 pm
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Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kalapana

Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning that occurred in the Puna district.
Dec 25, 2021 05:24 pm
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