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Today’s the day! Drop off your ballot or vote in person until 7 p.m.
It’s Election Day! For those still mulling over their candidate choices, today is the last day to get your ballot to the polls.
Researchers sample mosquitoes at six Big Island sites
State researchers are sampling mosquito populations at six locations on the Big Island in preparation for a plan to reduce their numbers.
Floodwater abatement project moves ahead
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, is partnering with the Hawaii County Department of Public Works for a Waiakea and Palai streams flood reduction project.
‘We have a wonderful community’: Team effort saves pet cat, home from kitchen fire
When a Saturday evening stove fire caused an estimated $50,000 damage to a Desha Avenue home in the Keaukaha area in Hilo, firefighters were able to save something no amount of money can replace — a pet cat named Ceci.
Large-scale training exercise winds down at PTA
Thousands of military personnel are stationed at Pohakuloa Training Area for a “first of its kind” training exercise.
Hilo doctor prevails in high court decision regarding reimbursements
After seven years of ongoing litigation involving Hilo-based physician Frederick Nitta, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled 5-0 in his favor on Friday in a decision that could impact other Big Island doctors hoping to secure Medicaid reimbursement payments.
Veterans Day parade returns Saturday
Hawaii Island will “Celebrate Service” with the return of the annual Veterans Day parade next weekend.
Big Island home sales drop
The Big Island’s real estate market is feeling the effects of global uncertainty, with home sales dropping islandwide during the third quarter of the year.
HTA president warns against adding extra fees for tourists
Lawmakers should be cautious about imposing additional fees on tourists visiting Hawaii, a state tourism official said Friday.
Veterans Day events planned around isle
Other events around the island will celebrate Veterans Day with ceremonies and food.
Increasing food security: Organization gives away 1,000 fruit trees
The East Hawaii Outdoor Circle gave away 1,000 fruit trees this weekend.
Time to legalize it? With Gov. Ige leaving office, some think recreational pot legalization is inevitable
Momentum is growing in Hawaii to legalize recreational marijuana.
Help wanted: County government looking for workers with nearly a quarter of positions unfilled
Job stability. Competitive pay. Good benefits and retirement package. Strong union protection. It wasn’t that long ago that county jobs were considered plum positions, subject to intense competition and even political favoritism.
Hawaii Radiologic ‘working on a plan of action’
Hawaii Radiologic Associates is working to get its computer systems back online following a cyber attack last month.
More than 1,000 Big Island students held back a year
The number of students repeating grades for the 2021-22 school year in Hawaii County more than doubled from the year before.
US military finishes draining Pearl Harbor fuel pipelines
HONOLULU — The U.S. military said it’s finished draining three pipelines connecting Pearl Harbor to a fuel storage facility that last year spilled jet fuel into the military installation’s tap water and sickened 6,000 people.
Ocean View man arrested after child found in critical condition
Police have arrested an Ocean View man in connection with a Tuesday domestic incident that left a 3-year-old boy in critical condition.
Radiology company confirms it was victim of cyber attack
Hawaii Radiologic Associates has confirmed that the company experienced an attack by cyber criminals on Oct. 20, causing an immediate shutdown of HRA’s computer and phone systems.
Reports of armed man lead to Waikoloa school lockdown and arrest Thursday
Hawaii Police are investigating whether a man arrested Thursday is the same as a suspicious armed man reported in Waikoloa Village that led to a school lockdown.
Council OKs zoning applications for Honokaa housing development
A proposed new housing development in Honokaa received support from County Council members and residents on Wednesday.
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