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Another COVID vaccine booster option available in Hawaii
The state Department of Health announced Wednesday the monovalent Novavax COVID-19 booster is now available for residents 18 and older in Hawaii.
Police department reminds public of fentanyl dangers
With Halloween approaching, the Hawaii Police Department is reminding the public to be aware of the dangers of fentanyl, which has been recovered by police during drug arrests across the island.
Planning commission OKs zoning time extension bill
The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday agreed with a bill requiring County Council authorization of time extensions to zoning ordinances, a measure that would replace the current practice of administrative time extensions approved by the Planning Department.
County to upgrade online permitting system
Department of Public Works Building Division and the Planning Department will install a system upgrade to the Electronic Processing and Information Center system from 4:30 pm Friday, Oct. 28, until 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31.
Police ID motorcyclist killed in crash
Police have identified the motorcycle rider who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday as 45-year-old Ryan Miras of Hilo.
Hilo swimming pool reopens
The Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo will return to regular hours today.
Ige appoints Yost to PUC
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has appointed Colin Yost, an attorney and businessman, to the Public Utilities Commission to fill the seat being vacated by Commissioner Jennifer “Jennie” Potter, who announced she will be resigning from her position effective Oct. 31.
Vector control Tuesday at Gilbert Kahele park
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation said in a statement Thursday that Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area will be closed from 4:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 25, for vector control operations. As a result, public restrooms and amenities at the park will not be available during this timeframe.
EPA orders closure of three large-capacity cesspools on the Big Island
Three illegal cesspools on the island have been shut down by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Guided by ‘Big Island values’: Paauilo native Arnold Martines tapped to lead Central Pacific Bank
Arnold Martines, a Big Island native, has been promoted to president and CEO of Central Pacific Bank, one of the largest banks in Hawaii.
Hawaiian Electric urges customers to limit electricity usage this evening
Hawaiian Electric is urging Big Island customers to conserve electricity this evening after a generator failure.
Pahoa woman killed in traffic crash
Police say a 49-year-old woman was killed in a one-car collision Wednesday night in the area of Kahakai Boulevard and Welea Street, in Pahoa.
Police seek missing woman
Police are looking for 36-year-old Manaolanalani L. Benford of Mountain View, who was reported missing. She was last seen two weeks ago in the Mountain View area.
New fire code on hold
A bill updating the county fire code was temporarily set aside Wednesday to allow officials time to figure out a way to make an important component of the code compatible with the county’s online EPIC building permit system.
Police ordered to turn over records to slain Boy Scout’s family
The Hawaii Police Department has been ordered to turn over records of its investigation into the accidental fatal shooting of an 11-year-old Boy Scout on Aug. 28 to the parents of the slain boy.
Forecasters: Hawaii could be headed for third straight year of La Nina
Dry conditions across Hawaii could persist during the wet season as La Nina is expected to continue.
Traffic tweaks in Keaukaha
The Hawaii County Department of Public Works has been working on establishing new routes on Kalaniana‘ole Street to alleviate daytime traffic as roadwork in the area continues.
Volcano Golf Course clubhouse to be razed
The fire-gutted Volcano Golf Course clubhouse is being demolished after three years of disuse.
United Airlines to end direct flights from Hilo to L.A.
United Airlines is set to end Hilo International Airport’s only direct route to the mainland.
Few residents turn out for Puna wastewater meeting
A scoping meeting last week at Keaau High School about the future of wastewater treatment services for Puna residents drew fewer audience members than government officials and consultants.
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