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The Conversation talked to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno, who said the county is dispatching three teams to assess the damage across the island. He also urged impacted residents and businesses to report damage.
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Hawaiʻi County police chief candidates and selection process challenge; Organ and tissue donors help mainland transplant patients; Growth and evolution of the local high school football talent pool
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Earlier this week, Hawaiʻi Island residents got a first glimpse of who could be their island's next police chief, and many are familiar faces. The process started earlier this year when former Chief Paul Ferreira retired. HPR's Sabrina Bodon takes a look at how the four candidates have fared.
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While the eruption doesn’t currently pose a threat to any homes or structures, it does serve as a reminder for Hawaiʻi Island property owners to review their insurance coverage.
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Pāhoa District Park in Puna on Hawai‘i Island has been renamed William "Billy" Kenoi Park in honor of the former Hawaiʻi County mayor. Kenoi was diagnosed with bone marrow blood cancer in 2015 and died in 2021.
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The Hawaiʻi County Council continues to tackle a “sensitive places” bill that would designate areas off limits for concealed carry weapons. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports on how the council has amended the bill.
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Another county rent and utility relief program is winding down. This time on Hawaiʻi Island. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.
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The Hawaiʻi County Council is working on a bill that will prohibit concealed weapons in sensitive spaces. This comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down a New York law requiring people to show a need to carry a firearm in public.
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Hawaiʻi County is modernizing its zoning and subdivision codes and beginning a round of community engagement events.
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Voters on Hawaiʻi Island have three ballot amendment questions to consider in this year's general election, including one for the creation of a youth commission, expanding the duties of the county auditor, and another to increase the membership of the Board of Ethics.