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Hawaii County Seeks Removal of Hilo Fire-Damaged Buildings
Around townHawaii County is seeking removal of buildings destroyed in a massive fire in Hilo.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskNov 8, 2026
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Fourth Read Results for Statewide Ballot Questions
Around townA fourth reading of statewide ballot-question results is identified, but the individual outcomes and vote totals are not stated.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskNov 6, 2026
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Hawaii Residential Vacancy Rate Falls by More Than Half
Around townHawaii’s residential vacancy rate fell by more than half over one year, marking a sharp change in the state’s housing market.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskNov 3, 2026
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Hawaii County Seeks Claims for Items Recovered at Nāʻālehu
Around townFamily members of people buried at Nāʻālehu Cemetery are being encouraged to submit claims for items recovered from the cemetery.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskOct 28, 2026
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PUC meets over broken Punaluʻu water system
Around townThe Hawaii Public Utilities Commission held a meeting focused on the broken Punaluʻu water system and concerns about continued operation.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskOct 21, 2026
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Leeward Planning Commission approves data-center ban bill
Local governmentThe Leeward Planning Commission approved a bill aimed at banning data centers, beginning the next stage of the local-government process.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskOct 17, 2026
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Leeward commission approves data-center ban bill
Local governmentThe Leeward Planning Commission approved a bill aimed at banning data centers.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskOct 16, 2026
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First responders plan training exercise at Hilo medical center
Around townHawaii County first responders are set to hold a training exercise at Hilo Benioff Medical Center.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskOct 16, 2026
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County, Black Sand Beach LLC Reach Punaluʻu Park Deal
Community and eventsHawaiʻi County and Black Sand Beach LLC have reached a tentative agreement involving Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskOct 14, 2026
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Hawaiʻi County Opens HUD Grant Planning to Public Input
Around townHawaiʻi County is inviting residents to take part in planning for HUD grant funding.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskOct 8, 2026
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Forecasters warn Nolo is a life-threatening storm approaching Hawaii
Around townNolo is approaching Hawaii, and forecasters have described the storm as life-threatening.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskSep 25, 2026
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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for Sept. 24, 2026
Around townA forecast listing for Hawaii County is dated Sept. 24, 2026, but specific weather conditions are not stated.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskSep 24, 2026
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Big Island BOE member resigns over transparency concerns
Around townA member of the Hawaii County Board of Education has resigned and cited a lack of transparency as the reason for leaving.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskSep 23, 2026
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Hearing set in Puna killing case
Around townA court hearing has been scheduled for a man accused of killing an Army combat veteran in Puna.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskSep 23, 2026
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Hawaii Island prepares for another storm
Around townHawaii Island is again preparing for a storm, continuing a familiar cycle of readiness across the island.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskSep 23, 2026
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Six Disaster Notices Set Different Federal Aid Rules
Around townHawaii earthquake survivors may seek individual federal aid, while four storm-hit states qualify only for public repair assistance.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskSep 12, 2026
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County Planning Director Starts Interim General Plan Amendments
Around townHawaii County’s planning director has initiated interim amendments to General Plan 2045.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskSep 9, 2026
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Hawaiʻi County Opens Transient Vacation Rental Registration
Around townHawaiʻi County says registration for transient vacation rentals is now live.
Hawaii County Hawaii DeskSep 8, 2026