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Scores testify against Ka’u development, citing impacts on cultural sites and traffic
PUNALUU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Residents delivered hours of passionate testimony Monday over a proposed development in the Ka’u district of Hawaii Island. Black Sand Beach, LLC wants to build 225 residential and short-stay units in Punaluu. But many in the community told county officials they don’t want it. “I...
Army looks to extend Pohakuloa lease past 2029, faces opposition
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- The US Army held an environmental impact hearing in Hilo, asking for feedback from Big Island locals. It was the second hearing on Hawaii Island this week as the military looks to extend its lease for Pohakuloa Training area. Monday night's previous hearing was held in Waimea.
Kona Man Sentenced For April 2023 Crime Spree
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - 28 year-old Dylan Alcain pleaded “Guilty” in February to multiple criminal charges in connection with incidents that occurred on April 20, 2023 in Kona. (BIVN) – A Kona man has been sentenced to a twenty-year prison term following a crime spree that took...
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 13, 2024
Today: Cloudy. Numerous showers in the morning, then occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 77 to 83 near the shore to around 66 at 4000 feet. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Tonight: Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then...
Hilo man faces several charges following domestic argument involving traffic crash
A Hilo man was charged with several offenses after he allegedly punched a woman and hit her head against the door frame of her vehicle following an early morning traffic crash during the weekend in Hilo that involved a domestic argument. John Kekoa Kaolelopono, 18, was arrested and charged with:
Punaluʻu Project Contested Case Requests To Be Considered
(BIVN) – The Windward Planning Commission is meeting on Monday, May 6th, to again take-up the controversial Punaluʻu Village Special Management Area Use Permit application. Commissioners could take action on three petitions for standing in a contested case hearing. The three organizations that are requesting a contested case...
Flood advisory issued for Puna, Ka‘ū Districts
A flood advisory was issued for Puna and Ka‘ū Districts till midnight. At 9:01 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over the southeast slopes of the Big Island, from just south of Hilo to South Point. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
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