Hawaii County is planning to provide wastewater treatment to Puna residents.
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Judge discusses mental health, substance use issues in the criminal justice system
A possible solution to decrease the revolving door of incarceration for people suffering serious mental illness and substance use disorder in Hawaii was proposed Thursday at a summit held by the state Judiciary at Keahuolu Courthouse.
Hilo family recounts struggles of being homeless
Call it a success story.
Puna wastewater project eyed
Hawaii County is planning to provide wastewater treatment services to Puna residents, according to an environmental impact statement preparation notice published Sept. 23 by the state’s Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
Groups gather peacefully, try to find common ground on Waipi‘o Valley access
Hundreds showed up Saturday at the Waipi‘o Valley Lookout in the name of ocean access.
End of Kalanianaole Ave road work in sight
With the finish line in view, work on Kalanianaole Avenue is on target to be finished by the end of the year, according to the Hawaii County Department of Public Works.
State minimum wage raised to $12 an hour
Workers earning the state’s minimum hourly wage received a raise Saturday as the rate increased from $10.10 an hour to $12 an hour.
Could fewer fees help physician shortage? Organization pushes elimination of GET on medical services
Hawaii Island is short roughly 300 physicians, and statewide, that number is estimated to be well over 1,000.
Councilman’s resolution calls for relocation of Hilo jail
After reading a state report highlighting abysmal conditions at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center, a Hawaii County Council member is urging the facility to be moved elsewhere.
Photos: Pahoa football downs Kohala
Pahoa celebrated a win against Kohala on their senior night at Keaau High School on Thursday. The Daggers defeated the Cowboys 20-12 as sporadic rain came down throughout the night. Pahoa, 2-6, will go on to play at Honokaa at 6 p.m. Friday, and Kohala, 2-5, will play Hawaii Prep at home at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Frustration grows over Waipi‘o
Two groups of people with differing views of who should be allowed access to Waipi‘o Valley think an event today at the Waipi‘o lookout will remain peaceful, although disagreements have led to tension in the past two weeks.
US defense chief in Hawaii amid distrust after fuel spill
HONOLULU — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Hawaii this week amid lingering community frustration and distrust after jet fuel from a military storage facility last year spilled into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water, poisoned thousands of military families and threatened the purity of Honolulu’s water supply.
‘The Last Five Years’ hits UH-Hilo stage this weekend
The Hilo Community Players will be presenting “The Last Five Years,” a hit musical by Jason Robert Brown, at the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center this weekend.
Alleged shooter, victim weigh in on Mountain View incident
Both the victim of a Monday night shooting in Mountain View and the man accused of being the shooter contacted police with differing accounts of the incident, according to court documents filed by police.
Recently completed UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy building finally in full use
Shortly after the award-winning Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy building at the University of Hawaii at Hilo was honored with a blessing ceremony in December 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic struck, forcing many students to miss out on the innovative new structure.
‘It’s the least we can do’: Red Cross volunteers headed to Florida to assist with Hurricane Ian relief efforts
The American Red Cross Hawaii Region is deploying volunteers to help with relief efforts in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Fire in downtown apartment confined to burning bed
Four units from the Hilo Central Fire Station responded Wednesday night to a fire at the nearby Lincoln Courtside Apartments on Kinoole Street.
A surge of scams: Agencies offer advice on how to avoid falling for criminals’ tricks
The Hawaii Police Department and other agencies are warning people to be on the lookout for telephone and online scams from people claiming to represent legitimate organizations.
Tips for avoiding scams
The Hawaii Police Department advises residents to keep the following tips in mind if they encounter a suspicious call or text message.
Civil Defense calls for evacuation of Ookala due to brush fire
UPDATE, 3:03 p.m. Sept. 30: Civil Defense said evacuations are being ordered in Ookala village due to the brush fire.
Motorcyclist killed in Kona traffic crash
A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday evening near the intersection of Kealakaa and Kealakehe streets in North Kona.