Long overdue restoration of the ailing Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp is now a Hawaii County priority.
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Laupahoehoe ramp restoration a county priority
After a decade of disrepair, the Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp soon could be restored.
Documentary share stories of rat lungworm patients
Esperanza “Espie” Hilton, a 25-year nurse at Hilo Medical Center, started experiencing headaches back in 2015.
Portuguese center groundbreaking slated for Saturday
Groundbreaking for the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.
County bills would reduce requirements for director positions
Hawaii County’s hiring criteria for directors of the departments of Public Works and Environmental Management could be loosened by a pair of bills to be discussed at County Council committee meetings this week.
Green: ‘I’m incredibly honored’: Only one Hawaii Island precinct favored Aiona
The Big Island was the best island for Gov.-elect Josh Green, delivering the largest percentage of its votes and helping propel the former Kona Democrat to the state’s highest office with a solid victory over his Republican opponent, James “Duke” Aiona.
Ceremony honors veterans
About 100 U.S. military veterans, their families and supporters gathered Friday at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1 in Hilo to celebrate Veterans Day in a ceremony presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 in Pahoa.
820 seek lava buyouts: Final application phase for county’s Kilauea disaster recovery program closes
More than 800 victims of the 2018 Kilauea eruption are hoping Hawaii County will buy their properties after the final application phase for the Voluntary Housing Buyout Program ended last month.
County hires security for Waipi‘o Valley Lookout
As of Saturday, private security guards are posted at the Waipi‘o Valley Lookout from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, Mayor Mitch Roth told the Tribune-Herald on Friday.
Pair in custody after Kona business robbed, officer shot at
Police have arrested two people in connection with an incident involving an armed robbery, a traffic collision and a man allegedly shooting at an officer in Kona Thursday evening.
Pair of missing hikers found unharmed at Kalopa State Park
The Hawaii Fire Department rescued a pair of lost hikers from Kalopa State Park Thursday.
Police seek 3 Puna men
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding three Puna men wanted for outstanding warrants and questioning in ongoing investigations. The men are identified as:
Waikoloa Loan Closet provides medical equipment for the community
Realtor Phyllis Klicker had closed on a home sale in Waikoloa Village and discovered the previous owner had left behind a cache of medical equipment. Not wanting to take it to the landfill, she decided to open the Waikoloa Loan Closet, making the equipment available free of charge to anyone in need.
Police arrest 26 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, Hawaii Island police arrested 26 motorists for DUI.
State clears the way for Meadow Gold expansion
An expansion of the state’s only dairy processing facility could be completed within two years.
DOH: Respiratory virus infections, flu on the rise
State Epidemiologist Sarah Kemble said Thursday doctors are “seeing a lot of sick kids with respiratory viruses right now.”
Annual lay net permits required under new rules approved today
Fishers throughout Hawaii will need to obtain permits from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use lay nets in state waters after a decision by the Board of Land and Natural Resources today.
Land board approves amended commercial surfing instruction rules for Kahalu‘u Bay
Following more than a year of outreach and two public hearings, the Board of Land and Natural Resources today approved amended rules for commercial surfing instruction at Kahalu‘u Bay in Kailua-Kona.
DOH: Respiratory virus infections, flu on the rise
The state Department of Health reported today that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and influenza are increasing in Hawaii, in line with trends observed across the country.
Puna park renamed in Kenoi’s memory
Laughter was abundant Wednesday as more than a hundred people celebrated and honored William “Billy” Kenoi with stories and prayers in Pahoa on the anniversary of his passing.
Man sought for questioning in Hilo sex assault
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Keoni Jorge Valdez of Kailua-Kona, who is wanted for questioning in the investigation of a sex assault that occurred in Hilo.