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A quick interview with a visibly relieved/exhausted Mayor of Hawaii Island Kimo Alameda. Tracey Niimi on the far right. Tracey is executive assistant (social media and electronic communication communications). Great photographer! #Hawaii #HawaiiCounty #HurricaneNolo
September 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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The bill require to require the use of native plants in landscaping on Hawai‘i County properties was amended to include lei-making flora that may not be indigenous to Hawai‘i but are not invasive.

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Hawai‘i County Council considering a bill to require native, lei-making plants in county landscaping
The bill was amended to include lei-making flora that may not be indigenous to Hawai‘i but are not invasive.
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September 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp remain closed Thursday, according to Hawaiʻi County Parks & Recreation Department.

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Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp closed Thursday
The Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp remain closed Thursday, according to Hawaiʻi County Parks & Recreation Department. There are no other beach parks or road closures reported at this time.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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On Sept. 15, Hawai‘i County Council will decide to forward or kill a bill that increases monthly sewer rates for all customers and creates a new customer class for hotels to fund wastewater operations.

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Hawaiʻi County Council defers bill to increase monthly sewer rates, create new hotel class to pay for rising wastewater costs
A 2026 sewer rate study by wastewater consulting service FG Solutions found that the annual revenue from monthly sewer fees amounts to only about 52% of the Hawaiʻi County wastewater division's costs to maintain and operate the system.
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September 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Sean Miller is Hawai‘i County's in-house forecaster, an emergency response specialist from the National Weather Service who helps officials make educated decisions and craft public messages.

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In Hawaiʻi County’s Emergency Operations Center, officials rely on weather information from in-house meteorologist
Since 2024, Sean Miller, an emergency response specialist from the National Weather Service, has helped Hawaiʻi County make educated decisions and craft public messages.
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August 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Honoka‘a Hospital is addressing a COVID-19 outbreak among nearly half its long-term care patients and several staff members.

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Staff at long-term wing in Honoka‘a Hospital dealing with COVID-19 outbreak of nearly half its patients
"No one is incredibly sick," said Denise Mackey, Honoka‘a Hospital's administrator. "People have some symptoms just like you would have with any cold or flu. But everybody seems to be doing well as far as patients and staff at this point."
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August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, with possible flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall, for windward and southeast Big Island from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

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Tropical Depression Two-C forecast to upgrade to tropical storm Friday as moves closer to Big Island
Heavy rainfall will begin to impact the Big Island late Saturday night, spreading westward across the remainder of the islands Sunday into Monday.
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August 21, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Hawai‘i County has received 263 residential damage reports and 18 commercial reports in the wake of Hurricane Lala as of Tuesday afternoon.

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Hurricane Lala recovery: Restoring full access, utility services to Ka‘ū remains top priority, county says
As of Tuesday afternoon, Hawai‘i County has received 263 residential and 18 commercial damage reports in the wake of Hurricane Lala.
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August 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda and other officials provide updates about the recovery from Hurriane Lala.

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Lala Recovery: 6 bridges not destroyed as feared, but plenty of damage to repair, debris to cleanup
"The Kuʻā District is actually going to become accessible in just days instead of weeks or months like some people had worried," Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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The Salvation Army and its partners will provide meal services at county-run shelters and focus on communities where storm impact is greatest on Hawai‘i Island.

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Salvation Army mobilizes meal services on Big Island for people displaced by Hurricane Lala
The Salvation Army is navigating operational complications compounded by washed-out roads and widespread power outages to serve remote and rural-area needs.
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August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Darryl Oliveria, who previously served as the head of the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency, will return as acting Administrator until the County hires a permanent leader.

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Hawaiʻi County hires Darryl Oliveira as acting Administrator for Civil Defense Agency
Oliveira previously headed the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency as Administrator from 2013 to 2016 and served nine years as Fire Chief.
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August 15, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Big Island council primaries lock in 2 winners and send several key races to a November showdown.

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Hawaii County Council primary results set up November races
Hawaii County Council primary results show two incumbents winning outright and several races advancing to November, setting up a reshaped council next term.
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August 10, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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Behind New York City’s Non-Primary Residence Tax: Data Confusion, Scope Realities, and Policy Comparisons
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Behind New York City’s Non-Primary Residence Tax: Data Confusion, Scope Realities, and Policy Comparisons
New York City's recent effort to implement a new property tax surcharge on non-primary residences has sparked intense political controversy, driven largely by
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July 31, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Eighteen recruits received their badges during a ceremony July 17, joined by family, friends, fire service personnel and Hawaiʻi County leadership.

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WATCH: Hawaiʻi Fire Department celebrates graduation of 54th Firefighter Recruitment Class
Eighteen recruits received their badges during a ceremony July 17, joined by family, friends, fire service personnel and Hawaiʻi County leadership.
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July 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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First scheduled night of July 23 along Kāwili in Hilo; second is night of July 28 along Paradise Drive in Puna.

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2 fire hydrant flow tests planned in separate areas of Hilo, Puna
First scheduled night of July 23 along Kāwili in Hilo; second is night of July 28 along Paradise Drive in Puna.
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July 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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The federally funded study is intended to mitigate the risk of harm to people and property in the fire-vulnerable South Kohala area.

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Public invited to learn results of Evacuation Traffic Study in Waikōloa Village
The federally funded study is intended to mitigate the risk of harm to people and property in the fire-vulnerable South Kohala area.
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July 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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An estimated 150 to 200 feral pigs living around the Hilo Solid Waste Transfer Station are tearing up the land and defecating, causing sanitation issues and concerns over possible disease transmission. The county is taking action to deal with them.

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Feral pigs, other animals causing sanitary issues at Hilo Transfer Station
The Hawaiʻi County Council voted unanimously during a committee meeting to have the 150 to 200 feral animals that are causing havoc at the county property trapped and removed.
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July 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The project is located between Ohea and Pūʻainakō streets in Hilo and includes installation of concrete sidewalks, drainage improvements, retaining walls, curb ramps, driveway reconstruction and utility adjustment/relocation.

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Safe Routes to Waiākea Schools improvements to start on Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo
The project is located between Ohea and Pūʻainakō streets in Hilo and includes installation of concrete sidewalks, drainage improvements, retaining walls, curb ramps, driveway reconstruction and utility adjustment/relocation.
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July 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The 48-year-old remains in custody on $140,000 bail.

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Convicted sex offender living in Volcano held on $140,000 bail for failing to report
The 48-year-old remains in custody on $140,000 bail.
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June 24, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Kealakehe High School senior Giselle Minez-Cruz and Makua Lani Christian Academy senior Aysha Pham were the 2026 Kaimana Scholars from Hawaiʻi County.

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Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association awards $75K in scholarships to 15 high school seniors from throughout islands
Kealakehe High School senior Giselle Minez-Cruz and Makua Lani Christian Academy senior Aysha Pham were the 2026 Kaimana Scholars from Hawaiʻi County.
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June 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Hawaiʻi County has secured a two-month lease extension until Sept. 1 from Black Sand Beach LLC to continue discussions about the future of the beach that is a natural and cultural treasure.

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Kaʻū community rallies to save public access to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park
Hawaiʻi County has secured a two-month lease extension until Sept. 1 from Black Sand Beach LLC to continue discussions about the future of the beach that is a natural and cultural treasure.
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June 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The plans for the Kona Seaside Shops, which were built in the early 1970s, call for demolishing three of the five buildings and renovating the rest of the property to create an "inviting gateway" to the Aliʻi Drive retail corridor.

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Historic Kailua Village’s 55-year-old shopping center on track for first major renovation
The plans for the Kona Seaside Shops, which were built in the early 1970s, call for demolishing three of the five buildings and renovating the rest of the property to create an "inviting gateway" to the Aliʻi Drive retail corridor.
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June 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The cause of the fire is undetermined, and damages are estimated to be at $177,900.

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House destroyed in fire in Puna believed to be abandoned, according to neighbors
The cause of the fire is undetermined, and damages are estimated to be at $177,900.
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June 18, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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As of June 14, there were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities, compared with 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities for the same time last year.

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Hawai‘i Island police report 12 DUI arrests islandwide during the week of June 8-14
As of June 14, there were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities, compared with 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities for the same time last year.
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June 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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The 24-year-old is scheduled to appear in Third Circuit Court in Kona on Thursday morning for an arraignment and plea.

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Big Island man indicted after pedestrian struck at Old Kona Airport in May dies
The 24-year-old is scheduled to appear in Third Circuit Court in Kona on Thursday morning for an arraignment and plea.
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June 18, 2026 at 7:05 PM