Kurtistown
Kurtistown, HI · Municipal
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Governor announces several Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, including on Big Island
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green recently announced designation of 25 census tracts throughout the islands under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. These include tracts on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui, including Lahaina’s Front Street census tract. No census tracts on Kauaʻi were eligible for designation, nor was census-level data available to seek an appeal.
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Free Veterans Day breakfast available at Big Island McDonald’s locations
To thank Hawaiʻi veterans, McDonald’s restaurants across Hawaiʻi will offer free breakfast sandwiches to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day. The offer is available at all 71 McDonald’s locations across the state on Nov. 11 during breakfast hours, which vary by restaurant. Eligible customers...
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‘Due Process Road Show’ presentations slated for Hilo and Kona
The Hawai‘i Campaign for Immigrant Justice coalition will host two free public events Nov. 12 on the Big Island to present and explain Hawaii’s new immigrant justice laws. Hilo/East Hawai‘i: 12:30-1:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Rectory Room, 43 Kapiʻolani St. Kailua-Kona/West Hawai‛i: 4:30-6:30 p.m., West...
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Flags wave along Hilo Bayfront as Veterans Day parade honors those who served
The celebration brought together generations of veterans and supporters to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Hawaiʻi County Council select leadership positions for the upcoming term
Leadership and standing committee assignments have been made for the 2026-2028 council term. The Hawaiʻi County Council selected council member Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba to continue serving as council chair alongside council member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, who will serve as the council vice chair. “I look forward...
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Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center fundraiser honors KTA president and local attorney
The president of KTA Super Stores and a local attorney will be honored by the Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center on Nov. 22. The 21st annual recognition dinner and auction, co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i County Bar Association, will be held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Moku‘ola Ballroom. Toby...
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🏛️ COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Hawaiʻi County Council Finalizes Enactment of Ordinances 26-70 Through 26-75 Across Planning, Budget, and Native Landscaping
HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Office of the County Clerk has officially certified the second and final reading passage of six legislative measures enacted by the Hawaiʻi County Council during its regular session on October 7, 2026. Codified into law as Ordinances 26-70 through 26-75, the measures encompass...