Building Permit Deadline Extended

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works is amending its previous communication that extended the deadline to March 7, 2022, to complete construction under any permit that had previously expired
Feb 27, 2022 06:30 am
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‘Ohana Fuels Raises $6K For Big Island Boys & Girls Club

During the fourth quarter of 2021 ‘Ohana Fuels “Fuel Up. Do Good” program, $6,281.27 was raised for Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island.
Feb 26, 2022 02:53 pm
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Brush Fire That Closed Highway 11 Burned 1.5 Acres of Small Trees

The Hawai‘i Fire Department stated on Saturday, Feb. 26 that approximately 1.5 acres of brush and small trees burned in the fire Friday afternoon.
Feb 26, 2022 11:50 am
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Warning in Effect For West Hawai‘i, Some Beaches Closed

A high surf warning remains in effect for west facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Upolu Point in North Kohala to South Kona through Saturday, the National Weather Service stated.
Feb 26, 2022 10:44 am
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9 Deaths, 345 New Cases Reported Saturday

The state Department of Health reported 345 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 235,780. Nine new fatalities were reported.
Feb 26, 2022 09:40 am
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Weekly Road Closures: Feb. 26-March 4

The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly road and lane closures for Feb. 26 through March 4.
Feb 26, 2022 06:30 am
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