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A webpage dedicated to KÄ«lauea eruption recovery is now live on the County site at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/kilauea-eruption-recovery

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The Kaulana Manu Nature Trail (formerly known as Kipuka 21) will be closed beginning March 2, 2019, for construction of restroom and parking facilities. The construction is expected to be completed by September, with the trail reopening soon after.

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Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation has extended its deadline seeking applicants for temporary summer jobs working with keiki who attend its 2019 Summer Fun Program.

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Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency is providing a basic emergency response training course in Ka‘u at the Discovery Harbour Community Center starting Sunday, March 24, 2019. This Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training Course provides participants with classroom and hands-on instruction on what to do in an emergency or disaster.

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The Mayor’s office is pleased to announce that the Administration section of the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has re-located to 1990 Kino‘ole Street, Suite #102, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720.

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All County landfills and recycling and transfer stations will be open on Presidents’ Day, February 18, 2019 (Monday). For further information, please visit our www.hawaiizerowaste.org website or contact our Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division at 961-8270 or via email at swd@hawaiicounty.gov

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The County of Hawai’i is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in various Boards and Commissions. Members of most of these Boards and Commissions serve for staggered terms of five years, on a voluntary basis.

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The Finance Department reports that Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License Services are not available in Waimea and at the West Hawaii Civic Center until further notice due to severed cables by falling trees. Services are available in Hilo and Pahoa. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we restore services.

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The County of Hawaiʻi was recently notified by Hawaiian Earth Recycling, LLC, that the supply of mulch has been depleted at the East Hawaiʻi Organics Facility in Hilo. Mechanical loading of mulch will not be available from Friday, February 8 through Wednesday, February 13, at the East Hawaiʻi Organics Facility.

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In the interest of reducing long lines, Hawai‘i County’s Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division offices will introduce a self-service kiosk at the Hilo Safeway store for customers to renew their Hawaii County vehicle registrations. The grand opening of the kiosk will take place on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 10 a.m.

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi will honor the 20th Annual Police Officer & Fire Fighter of the Year on Monday, (March 18). This year’s signature event will salute two of Hawaiʻi County’s outstanding public servants, Police Officer Daniel Tam, and Medical Specialist Chas Taketa.

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Hawai‘i County is introducing a new federal tax incentive program, Opportunity Zones, in Hilo and Kona, which offers tax benefits designed to attract private investment and stimulate economic growth in disadvantaged areas.

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The Department of Public Works announces the energizing and functionality testing of the new traffic signals at the Kawailani St. / Iwalani St. intersection and the Kawailani St. /Ainaola Dr. / Pohakulani St. intersection on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

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Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that Ho’okena Beach Park is now open for park users. We thank the Parks and Recreation plumbers for their swift and professional work while conducting emergency repairs on the water line which was damaged during a vehicle accident.

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