Hawaii County Council will not discuss two hiring bills until next year.
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Council will not discuss hiring bills until next year
A pair of proposed bills that would loosen Hawaii County’s hiring criteria for the directors of certain departments will not be discussed until next year.
Christmas Tree Fundraiser returns
With a larger supply of trees and a new location, the Y’s Men’s and Women’s Club Christmas Tree Fundraiser is back for another year.
Battling ROD from above: Drone equipped with chainsaw allows researchers to take samples from trees
Drones with claws and chainsaws are flying over Big Island forests, thanks to the invention of a University of Hawaii professor.
HPD officers undergo Crisis Intervention Team training
About 20 Hawaii Police Department officers underwent a 40-hour training program in Hilo this past week aimed at de-escalating the potential for danger in encounters with people experiencing mental health or addiction problems.
Kuakini subdivision pits Hawaiian families against each other
One family’s attempt to subdivide a 5.29-acre parcel off Kuakini Highway has escalated into a battle with longtime Native Hawaiian inhabitants of the area.
Hilo mall lease in limbo
A requested 40-year lease extension for Prince Kuhio Plaza is on hold for now.
Ex-Hawaii guard sentenced to 12 years for assaulting inmate
HONOLULU (AP) — A former Hawaii prison guard was sentenced to 12 years in prison for assaulting an inmate.
Cockfighting ban challenge in US territories dismissed
HONOLULU (AP) — A judge dismissed a lawsuit by a man in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands challenging a ban against cockfighting in U.S. territories.
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.
Kanoelehua Avenue partially closed due to downed power lines
The Hawaii Police Department at 8:36 a.m. issued an advisory to avoid Kanoelehua Avenue between Kahaopea Street and Ahona Place for the next four hours due to downed utility lines.
Christmas Extravaganza returns to prepandemic form
The Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair is back in-person this year and will feature more than 80 vendors selling thousands of handmade items.
Ige extends emergency SNAP benefits through the holidays
Gov. David Ige signed a fifth emergency proclamation Thursday extending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotment benefits through Jan. 16, 2023. The program is backed by federal COVID-19 relief funding.
‘The Marijuana-Logues’ at Hilo studio this weekend
The Eastside Actors Studio Theater will be presenting “The Marijuana-Logues” at KukuAu Studio this weekend.
Update: Adan Seysyuk found in good health
UPDATE: Police say Adan Seysyuk has been found in good health in Hilo.
Hawaiian Electric customers asked to conserve power this evening
Big Island residents are once again asked to conserve power this evening as Hawaiian Electric experiences an energy shortfall.
Armed robbery suspect indicted
A 27-year-old Kona man was indicted Wednesday on two dozen charges stemming from an alleged armed robbery that was followed by a car crash and the man reportedly shooting at a police officer.
Council passes resolutions seeking help with roads
The County Council has passed a pair of resolutions urging state legislators to devote resources to improving Hawaii County’s road infrastructure.
Kanalani Street extension to open soon
Just in time for holiday shopping, the extension of Kanalani Street providing access to the Kaloko Light Industrial Area could be opened as early as next week, thanks to action Wednesday by the Hawaii County Council.
Film festival kicks off today at Palace Theater
The Hawaii International Film Festival is bringing cinema from around the world to Hilo at the historic Palace Theater today through Sunday.
County Council passes legislation barring firearms in ‘sensitive places’
The County Council on Wednesday passed a controversial bill limiting where people can carry guns on the Big Island.
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