Reactivation period for certain driver’s licenses ends on 30 November 2022.
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Reactivation period for certain driver’s licenses ends Nov. 30
The reactivation period for drivers with driver’s licenses that expired between March 16, 2020, and Nov. 30, 2021, will end on Nov. 30.
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.
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.
‘We have a wonderful community’
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.
Fire destroys ‘Little Grass Shack’ store in Kealakekua
The long-closed “Little Grass Shack” in Kealakekua was destroyed in a Sunday afternoon fire.
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.
Police investigating pedestrian fatality in Kea‘au
Hawaii Island police are investigating a traffic collision that occurred Friday evening in Kea‘au involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that left a man dead.
Exploring science: AstroDay in West Hawaii returns
Families flocked to Kona Commons Saturday to explore the amazing science happening on Hawaii Island during the annual AstroDay celebration Organized by the Mauna Kea Astronomy Outreach Committee.
HTA president warns of extra fees for tourists
Lawmakers should be cautious about imposing additional fees on tourists visiting Hawaii, a state tourism official said Friday.
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.
Shyla Victor crowned Miss Kona Coffee
The coveted award of Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii was decided Saturday evening at the Aloha Theatre.
More than 1,000 students held back a grade
The number of students repeating grades for the 2021-22 school year in Hawaii County more than doubled from the year before.
Time to legalize marijuana?
Momentum is growing in Hawaii to legalize recreational marijuana.
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.
Feel the buzz
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival kicked off Friday with First Festival Friday and the Lantern Parade on Alii Drive. Fun continued Saturday with the Holualoa Village Coffee and Art Stroll followed by the UCC Hawaii Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition.
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.
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.
Under the microscope: Researchers share knowledge and progress protecting anchialine ecosystems
The fifth International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems is underway on Hawaii Island, where more than 125 scientists, students, community members, and resource managers, from across Hawaii and around the world, have gathered to share knowledge and information about anchialine pools.
Astronomers discover closest black hole to Earth using Maunakea telescope
Astronomers using a Maunakea observatory have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth.
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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