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Don’t miss the holiday cheer: 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade is tonight

The holiday extravaganza that baths downtown Hilo in the familiar hues of Christmas lights starts at 6 p.m. and officially kicks off the Christmas parade season on the Big Island.

Man sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted methamphetamine distribution in Hilo park

According to police reports, on January 31, 2024, Kapeli was contacted by police while seated on the stage area of the Mo‘oheau Bandstand with a backpack between his legs. Following the execution of a narcotics search warrant, vice officers recovered over four ounces of methamphetamine within Kapeli’s backpack.

Preliminary Hearing Set for Accused Murderer

Mark Anthony Whyne, who has been accused of shooting Faatetai Fiu near Mo`oheau Park in December, is scheduled to be back in court on Monday.

UPDATE: Charges Filed in Hilo Bayfront Slaying

Mark Anthony Whyne, a 55-year-old homeless man, has been charged in connection with the death of Faatetai Fiu of Hilo.

UPDATE: Murder on Bayfront: Police Ask for Witnesses

Police seek information from persons in the area at the time of the shooting.