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Commission names final four for Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission on Tuesday revealed the four finalists to succeed Paul Ferreira, who retired Aug. 31 as the county’s police chief.
‘We feel so lucky’: Crowds flock to Maunakea VIS to see Mauna Loa eruption
Thousands of residents and tourists braved the cold and the possibility of altitude sickness last weekend to see one of the best views of the Mauna Loa eruption — from its sister volcano, Maunakea.
Stemming the tide of corruption: Commission submits 31 proposals for change
A commission created to recommend ways to stem the tide of corruption in Hawaii state and local government has released an ambitious agenda that includes 31 proposals for the 2023 Legislature that convenes next month.
Bail denied for man accused of kidnap, sex assault of teen
A 52-year-old Hilo man who pleaded not guilty to a host of charges filed in connection with the alleged Sept. 16 abduction and ensuing crimes committed against a 15-year-old Kona girl has been denied bail and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
Hawaii Island shooting facility eyes final state approval
Progress continues on a new Hawaii Island shooting facility at a proposed Pu‘uanahulu location near Waikoloa.
Mauna Loa lava flow edges closer to Saddle Road
Lava from the Mauna Loa eruption closed the distance to Daniel K. Inouye Highway to just 1.5 miles, Hawaii County Civil Defense reported Tuesday afternoon.
Commission reveals finalists for Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission today named four finalists to succeed Paul Ferreira, who retired Aug. 31 as the county’s top cop.
Thousands visit lava viewing area as flow moves within 2 miles of highway
More than 14,000 vehicles have traversed the county’s lava viewing route since it opened last week.
Electronics recycling events announced
There will be electronics recycling collection events at Mr. K’s Recycle & Redemption (815 Kinoole Street, Hilo) this Saturday and again on Jan. 14, 2023.
Traffic flow change this Thursday in Keaukaha
There will be a shift in the traffic direction Thursday on Kalaniana‘ole Stree.
Hundreds turn out for Narcan giveaway
Hawaii Island’s Fentanyl Task Force distributed 689 boxes of Narcan to the East Hawaii community during an event Saturday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Key ag research facility to get face-lift
Before he left office, Gov. David Ige released $6.9 million in capital improvement funds for the Waiakea Research Station on Stainback Highway, on the southern outskirts of Hilo.
Ige calls up National Guard to help with traffic on Saddle
Gov. David Ige activated the Hawaii National Guard on Monday to assist Hawaii County with traffic control during the Mauna Loa eruption.
Hawaii geologists skeptical about claim eruption was forecasted
Hawaii volcanologists have raised eyebrows at University of Miami researchers who claim to have predicted the current Mauna Loa eruption.
Green aims to end tax on food, medication
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green took the oath of office on Monday and immediately vowed to address homelessness and housing, and ask the Legislature to help eliminate the state’s tax on food and medication.
USS Arizona survivor: Honor those killed at Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU — USS Arizona sailor Lou Conter lived through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor even though his battleship exploded and sank after being pierced by aerial bombs.
Volcanic risk: 2020 report could be key in avoiding disaster
After the lava flows from the 2018 Kilauea eruption took out more than 700 homes and cost tens of millions of dollars in road reconstruction and land buyouts, the county spent more than $2 million on a consultant to conduct an islandwide volcanic risk assessment as well as a Kilauea recovery plan.
A legacy of lava: Kim, Trusdell reflect on 1984 Mauna Loa eruption that threatened Hilo
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory research geologist Frank Trusdell is considered an authority on Mauna Loa.
More progressive County Council to be sworn in Monday
There’s a new day coming for the Hawaii County Council, with a freshly minted chairwoman, three freshman members, newly named committees and a more progressive agenda.
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