Governor Ige releases $12 million to County of Hawaii for disaster response
Governor David Ige and Mayor Harry Kim signed a letter of agreement Thursday releasing $12 million to the County of Hawaii to support the county’s response to the active volcanic eruption occurring on the island along the East Rift Zone in Lower Puna.
Puna policy freeze: Insurance companies place moratoriums on new business during disaster
KAILUA-KONA — As lava from the Kilauea eruption continues to decimate property in Puna, insurance companies have placed a freeze on selling insurance in the area.
PM update: Ocean entry sending large laze plume along coastline
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports fissure 8 is very active and producing a large channelized flow that has filled in Kapoho Bay. The lava delta is 1.2 miles wide in the Vacationland area and the flow is expanding northward through Kapoho Beach Lots. The ocean entry is sending a large laze plume into the air along the coastline.
Kona clamors for answers on air quality
KAILUA-KONA — Confusion, apprehension and frustration, along with a greater-than-capacity crowd, spilled out the open doors of the West Hawaii Civic Center’s County Council Chambers Wednesday night at a meeting to discuss deteriorating air quality in the region.
FWS to prepare draft Programmatic EIS for Pakini Nui, 3 other wind farms
KAILUA-KONA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently published a notice of intent to prepare a draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement addressing the potential effects of operations and maintenance activities on the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat, Hawaiian goose and Hawaiian petrel at four wind farms in the state, including one in Ka‘u.
Matchmaker: 2nd annual Career Expo pairs employers with job seekers
KAILUA-KONA — It’s a one-stop shop with the goal of playing matchmaker.
Council passes GET-lite hike
HILO — It took a volcanic eruption and a few compromises to convince them, but a majority of County Council members now supports a half-sized version of the previously ill-fated general excise tax surcharge.
Community plans cleanup effort for emergency bypass in North Kohala
KAILUA-KONA — Landslides and a downed tree that closed Highway 270, also known as Akoni Pule Highway, in three different places east of Kapaau last month marked one more example of why the area needs another option when it comes to getting residents out — and first responders in — should an emergency occur, area residents say.
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This cow at all the mangoes off Reiko Sekine’s tree in Kailua-Kona on May 31. (Reiko Sekine/Community Contributor)
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Free haircuts offered to displaced Puna residents
Kapoho wiped from the map
Dynasty’s doorstep: Warriors take 3-0 lead in Finals
CLEVELAND — Kevin Durant stood calmly near midcourt — and a very familiar spot — as teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green screamed at him in celebration.
St. Jude Classic takes final turn as PGA tuneup for US Open
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Justify arrives in New York for Triple Crown bid
NEW YORK — Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Justify arrived in New York on Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s Belmont Stakes, in which the colt will try to sweep the Triple Crown.
Heimlich goes undrafted again as teams pass on troubled past
NEW YORK — Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich, who as a teenager pleaded guilty to molesting a 6-year-old relative, was not selected in the Major League Baseball draft for the second straight year.
Colon matches Marichal with 243rd victory as Rangers top A’s
ARLINGTON, Texas — Bartolo Colon worked five innings for his 243rd career victory, matching Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal for the most by a player born in the Dominican Republic when the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Wednesday night.
Stewart hired as US GM, likely delaying coach search
NEW YORK — Former midfielder Earnie Stewart was hired Wednesday as general manager of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, likely delaying the search for a new coach.
Capitals eager to end their title drought in Vegas desert
LAS VEGAS — The Washington Capitals will play for a Stanley Cup championship Thursday night for the first time in 43 NHL seasons. Alex Ovechkin is one win away from carving his name into history at the peak of his incredible hockey career.
