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‘ReZOOvenation Days’ are planned for Hilo zoo
The staff of the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens will be working to spruce up the zoo next year.
CDP action committees revived: County seeks Kona and Puna members in particular
Some 18 months after the county called a halt to filling citizen boards that advise the government on planning and design because the administration wanted to take a hard look at how the boards can best be used, the county has filled some of the regional boards but is actively searching for volunteers for the Kona and Puna boards in particular.
Not guilty plea in murder case
A 29-year-old Hilo man accused of strangling his 24-year-old girlfriend to death almost 2 1/2 years ago has pleaded not guilty.
Report: Demand for state social workers high
Hawaii has a severe demand for social workers.
Police commission to appoint temporary acting chief
The county Police Commission is holding a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the council chambers at the County Building in Hilo.
Police seek missing California woman
Police are seeking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Heather A. Heathman of California, who was reported missing.
New police chief talks Big Island issues
When Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz is sworn in on Jan. 17 as chief of the Hawaii Police Department, he’ll be Big Island’s first top cop who wasn’t born in Hawaii.
Bird named Christmas highlights recovery of ‘akiapola‘au
A critically endangered bird species on the Big Island may be beginning to rebound after extensive habitat restoration projects.
Forensics expert helps secure murder indictment in cold case
A 29-year-old Hilo man was indicted Wednesday by a Hilo grand jury for allegedly strangling his 24-year-old girlfriend to death almost 2 1/2 years ago.
Hundreds won’t have power for Christmas
More than 600 Hawaiian Electric customers in Hamakua will not have power restored until after Christmas following extensive damage from the “Kona low” storm system that struck Hawaii earlier this week.
Kal Street project tops $24M
The rehabilitation of Kalanianaole Street in Hilo came with a greatly expanded price tag following nearly five years of delays and construction.
Council delays forming Hilo business group
A proposed Business Improvement District for Hilo was kicked down the road Wednesday after the Hawaii County Council voted to postpone the matter until March.
Battling the beetle: Officials propose release of wasp to fight coffee berry borer
Officials are proposing the release of a parasitoid wasp from Africa to assist in the fight against the invasive coffee berry borer.
Kahele bill seeks to lower blood quantum requirement for DHHL lease successors
U.S. Rep Kai Kahele has introduced a bill to reduce the Native Hawaiian blood quantum required for those wanting to succeed relatives who currently have a lease from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or are on the application waiting list.
Family, friends mourn woman killed in Hawaii shark attack
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Family and friends are mourning a Bellingham, Washington, woman who died in an apparent shark attack during a Hawaii vacation earlier this month.
Maunakea road remains closed near the summit; crews work to clear snow, ice
The Maunakea Access Road above the Visitor Information Station likely will remain closed for at least the next couple of days, according to the University of Hawaii at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship.
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport takes No. 2 spot in analysis of 100 busiest airports
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole was ranked by Forbes Advisor as the second-best airport for holiday travel in the nation, the financial media outlet announced last week.
Salvation Army struggles to meet fundraising goal
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Red Kettle Campaign, now in its 131st year, is struggling to meet its fundraising goal in Hawaii for the 2022 holiday season.
Police seek leads on shoplifting suspect
Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying a man who allegedly shoplifted at a Keaau business establishment this week.
Big Island storm leaves 40,000 without power
About 800 Big Island residents were estimated to still be without power Tuesday afternoon following the “Kona low” storm that hit Monday night.
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