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The stand evolved from current owner Lana Haasenritter’s grandmother Rebecca Tim Sing’s endeavors in the early 1940s selling lei made with flowers from her own Keaukaha yard, draped over her arms, to Lurline Cruise Line passengers as they disembarked at the Port of Hilo. She passed on her talents to her children and grandchildren, who continue to teach the next generation the art of making lei.

“The impacts of our public health providers are vital to the well-being of our residents,” said Mayor Mitch Roth in a statement. “It’s not just about treating illnesses; it’s about promoting wellness, preventing disease, and fostering a community where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to public health is a commitment to caring for each other and ensuring a healthier future for all.”

There were a grand total of 855 humpback whale sightings observed by volunteer citizen scientists March 30 at 46 sites throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

The 26-year-old Hilo man who died in the crash the night of March 29 was identified as Jared Tellio-Flournoy.

South Kohala patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded the afternoon of March 30 to a residence off the 64-5200 block of Nani Waimea Street in Waimea to a report of a 78-year-old man who was unresponsive and pinned under the mower.

Two men in their 70s were also injured and a third vehicle that veered off the roadway to avoid the crash was rendered inoperable. Police think speed and inattention are factors in the collision.

The test is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. and will be accompanied by a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

Kapa‘a Beach Park received the most votes with 158. It was followed by Hualālai (Four Seasons Resort) with 142, Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park with 123 votes, Hawaiian Paradise Park with 115 and Old Coast Guard Road rounded out the top 5 with 110 votes.

Hula still connects people today to the foundation of Hawaiian knowledge and culture. It is a vehicle for historical and social commentary and passing down stories and information.

Motorists are advised to drive carefully.

One lane between Mahilani Drive and Hina Lani Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays.

The U.S. Army garrison located in the Saddle region on the Big Island is hosting a four-hour open house with displays, informational booths, kiosks, music and much more for everyone from keiki to kūpuna.

Get ready, world. The festival that celebrates everything hula and Hawaiian returns to Hilo on the Big Island from March 31 through April 6.

Use alternate routes.

Work on the more than 8,200-foot fence began in January 2022.

The Health Center’s newest WIC team and locations are in addition to established programs in Pāhoa and Ka’ū.

The funding provides a catalyst for a cutting-edge interdisciplinary initiative complete with two new faculty positions, a humanities lab to develop new teaching materials and a dynamic forum for professional development and exchange of ideas.

The funding enables the hospitals Kona and Kohala to continue enhancements of their technological infrastructure, ensuring improved patient care and streamlined access to medical records.

The funds will address essential needs at Hilo Medical Center, enhance watershed protection efforts on the Big Island and support the much needed reroofing of the state Division of Forestry and Wildlife branch office in Hilo.

The projects started in October after being on hold for five years to deal with the demands of the State Historic Preservation Division, other groups and community members about the protection of sacred heiau.