Firefighters contained the South Kohala fire that burned 680 acres — Kawaihae Road reopened shortly before 5:40 p.m. by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
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A new study shows that Hawaii may revive local rice production to boost food security. Researchers plan further tests + review sustainable methods to improve yields and save costs.
Utility work near Straub Benioff Medical Center will reroute vehicle and pedestrian traffic on South King and Kealamakai streets from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today for about a month, so patients and visitors should plan extra travel time.
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