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Jury trial set for Kona woman facing federal drug charges
Jury trial is now set for early 2023 for a 44-year-old Kona woman facing federal drug charges after her arrest in April upon arriving at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Judge denies county’s motion to dismiss Waipi‘o road lawsuit
Waipi‘o Valley Road remains closed to all but a handful of people, but on Tuesday, a judge ruled a civil case to reopen the road which was closed in February via an emergency declaration by Mayor Mitch Roth can proceed.
Say bye to HI-5 at Kealakehe, Waimea, Hilo transfer stations
Hawaii Island residents will no longer be able to redeem their HI-5 bottles and cans at three of the most popular transfer stations, and the continuation of redemption service at a fourth is uncertain, as contractors grapple with inflation, fuel price increases and a worker shortage stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Kona airport runway reopened after aircraft accident
Flight operations at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole were impacted for several hours Tuesday after a small plane veered off the runway while landing.
County offering subsidized van rentals for commuters
Big Island commuters now have more options for traveling under a new county program offering subsidized van rentals.
Kona airport runway reopens after small plane crash
Update: The state Department of Transportation reported at 11:28 a.m. that Runway 17 at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole has reopened following an inspection.
UH-Hilo receives $3 million scholarship endowment from anonymous donor
The University of Hawaii at Hilo announced today that it has received its largest-ever scholarship endowment from an anonymous donor.
Ige appoints new BOE chair
Gov. David Ige has appointed Bruce Voss as the new chairperson of the Hawaii Board of Education.
Waikoloa Village residents try out fire evacuation road
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth said he had to make one of the most difficult decisions of his career nearly a year ago. As the massive Mana Road wildfire was bearing down on the mostly residential Waikoloa Village, Roth called for its evacuation.
Glenwood Transfer Station closed due to damage
The Glenwood Transfer Station will be closed indefinitely after the station sustained damage Sunday from a fallen tree.
PONC purchases pledged: Council approves county purchase of Lyman’s and old growth ohia forest
Hawaii County will move forward with the purchase of two important West Hawaii natural and cultural sites, thanks to action last week by the County Council.
Ige releases $8.22 million for Kona airport
Gov. David Ige released $8.22 million in capital improvement project funds to finance the design and construction of a new Federal Inspection Services Building at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Sentencing delayed in Pohoiki shootout case
Sentencing was postponed Monday for a Pahoa man accused of the nonfatal shootings of two men during a gun battle almost five years ago at Pohoiki to allow him to testify for the prosecution, if need be, during trial in a companion case.
Land board to revisit Naniloa refinancing request
An embattled owner of the Grand Naniloa Hotel is asking for a second chance after the Board of Land and Natural Resources denied him a request to refinance the mortgage for the building.
Expert says large amounts of COVID community spread likely until mid-July
A health expert has warned that the state is underestimating the impacts of an ongoing spike in COVID-19 cases.
Report tracks COVID misery: UH researchers document lingering negative impacts from the pandemic
A report released this week by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization found nearly two-thirds of adults had a negative impact from COVID-19 related to mental health, food and job security, housing and poverty.
Police think alcohol, speed, factors in fatal Saturday crash
Police are investigating a two-vehicle traffic collision Saturday afternoon in Pepeekeo that killed a 63-year-old Mountain View woman.
Police Chief Ferreira to retire
Police Chief Paul Ferreira told the Hawaii County Police Commission on Friday that he will retire from the Hawaii Police Department.
Bids sought for new classroom building for Kealakehe Elementary
Construction bids are being accepted for a new classroom building at Kealakehe Elementary School with an anticipated completion date of late 2024.
Community members learn about sustainable farming at farm-to-table experience
Every other Saturday evening at Gingerhill Farm Retreat hosts a farm-to-table experience that brings together a group of communinty members (locals and visitors) to eat a homegrown meal and learn about sustainable living.
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