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‘We have skin in the game’: Hilo Harbor land acquisition plans questioned by community, businesses
Keaukaha community members expressed concerns Wednesday night over the state’s plans to acquire almost 10 acres of privately owned land near the entrance to Hilo Harbor.
Bridge replacement would also improve intersection
The eventual replacement of an aging Hilo bridge will come with improvements to a nearby problematic intersection.
Green signs final bills: Included are measures to improve kupuna care, accessibility for disabled
Gov. Josh Green hosted his final bill signing ceremony Friday, approving 13 measures designed to help people with disabilities, non-English speakers and kupuna.
County paving portions of Kalanianaole Street this week
The county Public Works Engineering division, in collaboration with Yamada and Sons, Inc., will conduct paving operations on Kalanianaole Street this week from Andrews Avenue to Kauhane Avenue in Keaukaha.
Big Island resident named chair of UH Board of Regents
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents elected Big Island resident Alapaki Nahale-a as its new chair during a special meeting on July 6. The term runs for one year, but Nahale-a will serve as a regent until 2028.
Police investigate Hilo tax preparer who allegedly left customers in limbo
Police say they are investigating the case of a tax preparer who apparently disappeared during tax season — and at least one client alleges the preparer took her money to prepare her tax returns without filing the paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service.
‘It’s a horrific accident’: Police ID infant who drowned Thursday in Hilo
Police on Friday identified the 11-month-old girl who drowned at a Hilo residence on Thursday morning as Kuulei Keonaona Farley of Hilo.
Obituaries for July 7
Orion Clarke Akers, 52, of Kurtistown died June 18. Born in England, he was a pastor at Living Way Church, Maui, and Kealaola Hilo Outreach. Services held July 1 at Living Way Church, Maui. Survived by spouse, Raedene Ackers; sons, Marcus K. Kamalii, Lawrence Kealoha Makaena, Armen Boaz, Mason H. Ackers and Manu P. Ackers; daughters, Kaitlyn Costa-Dizon and Greysie Nobriga; parents, Janet Ackers and Philip Clarke Kaufman; grandparents, Jules Aaron Kaufman, Mary Claire Sullivan, Albert Ackers and Mary Florence Cosby Ackers; brothers- and sisters-in-law; two grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Keaau man convicted of sexually assaulting minor
A 42-year-old Keaau man was found guilty in Hilo Circuit Court last week of sexually assaulting a then-minor girl five years ago on the campus of the Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo.
Keaukaha speed limit change advances
A proposal to reduce the speed limit on Kalanianaole Street is closer to reality after passing a Hawaii County Council committee Wednesday.
County announces plans for opioid settlement funds
Hawaii County will receive $489,000 in 2023 as part of a nationwide opioid settlement, followed by $110,000 annually until all funds are exhausted.
Council rejects plan for downtown Hilo
A proposal to create a Business Improvement District to revitalize downtown Hilo has been decisively killed after pushback from area business owners.
Hilo-born woman named interim chancellor of Hawaii Community College
Susan Kazama has been appointed interim chancellor of Hawaii Community College.
Police investigate suspected infant drowning at Hilo residence
Police are investigating the suspected drowning of an 11-month-old girl at a residence in Hilo.
Resolution urges governor to issue emergency proclamation for Uncle Billy’s
A Hawaii County Council resolution urging the governor to take action to remove the derelict former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel received wide support Wednesday.
Wastewater surveillance data may indicate potential increase in Big Isle COVID cases
Two more deaths from COVID-19 were recorded in Hawaii County this week, bringing the county death toll since the pandemic began to 247 people.
Holualoa School refurbished for upcoming year
Holualoa Elementary students and staff will be starting the new school year with refreshed learning spaces following extensive renovation work over the summer break to address campus-wide environmental concerns.
Police investigating possible drowning at South Point
Police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 53-year-old Ocean View man that occurred near the “Hoist” area of South Point on Friday afternoon.
Kona man killed in July 4 fireworks incident
Police say a 20-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a fireworks incident on Tuesday evening.