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State offers up to $50K in loan payments to keep health workers in Hawaii
Hawaii remains in need of an estimated 4,000 health care workers, especially on the neighbor islands and in rural Oahu.
Kilauea eruption brings brief boost to tourism
Visits to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park got a brief boost when Kilauea erupted again last week, creating new reasons for visitors to come to Hawaii, but just like that, the dramatic view of multiple lava fountains feeding into a lake of molten rock is over.
Restriping partially closes ‘Four Mile’ beach park
James Kealoha Beach Park, also known as “Four Mile,” in Keaukaha will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through Friday this week.
Bill seeks to ease rules for home solar systems
Installing a home solar system could become cheaper under a new bill that will be discussed by the Hawaii County Council.
Uncle Billy’s survey complete: ‘Suspected asbestos’ found; concerns raised about feral cats on property
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said Monday a hazardous materials survey indicated “suspected asbestos” in the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel.
Kilauea eruption ends after six days
Kilauea has stopped erupting, less than a week after the latest eruption began.
County pool woes continue: Lack of lifeguards leads to unpredictable hours at many of the facilities
Residents continue to raise concerns about the lack of transparency pertaining to Hawaii County’s swimming pools.
County creates new wildfire working group
Hawaii County has established a multiagency working group to develop strategies and responses to wildfires and other threats around the island.
New Kona affordable housing to be discussed at Monday meeting
The public is invited to an informational meeting Monday where the proposed Kuakini Heights Affordable Housing Project details will be presented.
Old Hilo hospital renovations slated for next year
Renovations to the former Hilo Memorial Hospital should begin by summer of 2024, architects say.
Keaau man faces kidnapping charge in alleged domestic incident
Police have charged a 31-year-old Keaau man with kidnapping and other offenses in connection with a domestic incident that occurred Tuesday evening on Ainaloa Drive in Puna.
EPA grant to fund program to reduce disposable foodware
Hawaii County will receive $1.5 million in a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a reusable foodware and refillable water bottle system in Hilo.
What will become of property at old Hilo hospital? Public voice concerns
Some Hilo residents have reservations about plans to develop land around the former Hilo Memorial Hospital.
Health officials tout new COVID shot
The new COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out are a move away from the booster-shot models in use up to this point.
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of Sept. 4-10, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. One of the drivers arrested was under the age of 21.
Gov. Josh Green to amend Hawaii emergency housing panel powers
Gov. Josh Green plans to issue a second emergency housing proclamation today that he hopes will mollify concerns and satisfy lawsuit complaints in order to fast-track construction of 50,000 new homes to give island residents a major reason to stay home.
Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
WAILUKU, Hawaii — Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people.
Updated COVID vaccines to be rolled out in Hawaii
The new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the latest omicron variants should be available in Hawaii by next week.
No timetable for finding cause of Lahaina fire
Evidence gathered by a team of fire investigators with the U.S. Department of Justice after the Aug. 8 Lahaina firestorm could take weeks or months to turn over to the Maui Fire Department.
Captain Cook man sentenced to life in prison over murder, arson
A Captain Cook man was sentenced on Sept. 1 to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after being convicted of second-degree murder and first-degree arson in connection with the May 2021 shooting death of Joey Richmond, 46, of Kailua-Kona, at the end of Keauhou-Kainaliu Beach Road, known locally as “End of the World,” in Keauhou.