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WHEREAS, on May 3, 2018, the Mayor of the County of Hawaii and the Governor of the State of Hawaii issued respective Emergency Proclamations declaring states of emergency due to active lava erupting along the East Rift Zone in Lower Puna, County and State of Hawaii; and

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Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has been selected for a prestigious Homeland Heroes award for his ongoing efforts to keep the people of Hawai‘i County safe. The award from Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) based in Arlington, Virginia on Thursday named Kim a Mission Awardee for 2018.

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Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim was taken to the Emergency Room at Hilo Medical Center early Saturday morning with a mild heart attack. On Monday morning, the Mayor was resting and recuperating in the hospital. The Mayor said he had suffered discomfort and his wife called 911 for an ambulance. After working a very long […]

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Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim was taken to the Emergency Room at Hilo Medical Center early Friday morning and was diagnosed with a relapse of pneumonia. The Mayor said he suffered severe chills, and his wife called 911 for an ambulance. He was released from the ER and is resting at home. He was diagnosed […]

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On May 30, 2018, Mayor Harry Kim issued his Second Supplementary Emergency Proclamation that suspended a number of county laws relating to building, land use and other related laws, in order to facilitate the establishment of temporary emergency shelters on specific sites approved by the County, and independently supported by private organizations.

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An emergency rule imposed Thursday (May 31) restricts access to the area containing Kapoho Vacationland, and Kapoho Farm Lots, which is Kaphoho-Kumukahi Lighthouse Road, Kapoho Kai Road, Kalapana Road (Highway 137), and the ocean, and which is also shown as the area the map.

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In the interest of avoiding misinformation or rumors about his health, Mayor Harry Kim wants it made known that he is being treated for walking pneumonia, and is awaiting the results of medical tests, Managing Director Wil Okabe said. The Mayor is taking antibiotics to the address the symptoms, Okabe said.

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The State Legislature is considering extending the opportunity for counties to adopt a GET Surcharge (HB2587). Current estimates just received from the State Tax Research & Planning Officer, Department of Taxation, State of Hawaii are double the previous estimates presented to the County Council. This corrected estimate was due to the method of allocation to […]

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The Exchange Club of Hilo invites the community to celebrate the National Day of Prayer by attending the 25th Annual Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 6:30 a.m. at the Nani Mau Gardens.

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