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Hui O Hawai‘i Racks Up Total of 20 Medals After 4 Days at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games
Hui O Hawai‘i, a team of 16 Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes and five Unified Partners from throughout the islands, had racked up a total of 20 medals Thursday, June 9, after four days of competition at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games.
Libraries Closed in Observance of Kamehameha Day
In state observance of King Kamehameha Day, all public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Saturday, June 11.
HPD Anti-Theft Operation Nabs 5 Suspects
Authorities arrested five people in Hilo after conducting an anti-theft operation targeting shoplifters from a local department store.
Property Management Company: Public Outrage Over HOA Cat-Feeding Fines Severe but Misdirected
The property management company director tasked with communicating the intentions of the Keauhou condo HOA mired in controversy surrounding a cat-feeding issue said he’s received a couple dozen “brutal” emails from the public since a Big Island Now story on the issue published Monday, June 6.
Police Charge Volcano Man and Juvenile with Kidnapping, Assault, Firearm Offenses
Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged 35-year-old Joshua Ikaika Vierra of Volcano and a 17-year-old male juvenile for kidnapping stemming from an incident that occurred in Volcano just after midnight on June 8. Vierra was also charged with impersonating a police officer, assault, and a slew of firearms offenses.
Sign Up Now For 2022 Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp
Aspiring youth basketball players are encouraged to sign up now for a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo summer tradition.
DOH IDs 3rd Probable Monkeypox Case
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified an additional probable case of monkeypox in a Hawaiʻi resident, the DOH stated Thursday, June 9.
Mainland News Outlets, Facebook Posts ID Some Victims of South Point Helicopter Crash
Two mainland news outlets and two Facebook posts have identified some of the passengers involved in a helicopter crash Wednesday, June 8, near South Point on the Big Island.
District Court Judge Maintains $1.5M Bail for Kona Murder Suspect
A Kona man accused of murdering two Kona men and attempted murder made an initial appearance in Kona District Court this morning where a judge maintained his $1.5 million bail.
Grand Naniloa to Celebrate All Things Hawai‘i
Celebrate King Kamehameha Day on Saturday, June 11, with the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo.
Big Island Athlete Claims Silver, Bronze Medals on Day 3 of 2022 USA Games
As of Wednesday, June 8, the Special Olympics Hawai‘i team, or Hui O Hawai‘i, had earned a total of 18 medals, including two won by a Big Island athlete, at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games.
17 Motorists Arrested For DUI
Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Police Seek Missing ‘Ō‘ōkala Teen
Big Island police are asking for help from the public to find a missing ‘Ō‘ōkala teen.
2022 Primary Election Ballot Packed With Races
If it’s not obvious by all of the campaign signs that have been popping up along roadways and in front yards, the 2022 election season is very much in full swing.
2 Suffer Serious Injuries Following Tour Helicopter Crash Near South Point
Two people were seriously injured after a tour helicopter crash with six occupants went down Wednesday evening near South Point.
Update: 5 Occupants, Pilot of Downed Helicopter Evacuated, Taken to Hospital
Rescue crews are responded to a helicopter crash that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Police Charge Kona Man in Connection With 2 Murders, 2 Attempted Murders
A Kona man faces murder and attempted murder charges following the discovery of a lifeless body Tuesday, June 7, at Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona.
State Senate to Convene Special Session to Review Judicial Appointments
The Hawaiʻi State Senate will convene a special session for the purpose of reviewing the judicial appointments to to the District Family Court of the 3rd Circuit on Hawaiʻi Island and the District Court of the 5th Circuit on Kauaʻi.
Roth Joins County Mayors in Honolulu Calling on Ige to Veto Bail Reform Bill
Mayor Mitch Roth joined his fellow county mayors in Honolulu on Wednesday, June 8, to urge the governor to veto a controversial bail reform measure, Hawai‘i News Now reported.
