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Island of Hawaiʻi Visitors Bureau names Kalei Bridges as sales manager
Bridges is a haumana of Hālau Manaola as well as an educator and cultural practitioner of Polynesian music and the arts.
County of Hawai‘i appoints new human resources director
Sommer Tokihiro holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.
Lawmakers to discuss adding funding to University Hawai‘i budget to expand a scholarship program
Lawmakers are looking to add $19 million to the University of Hawai‘i’s annual budget to fund the expansion of a community college scholarship to university students at Mānoa, Hilo and West O‘ahu.
Kona man found with suspected fentanyl at airport was out on supervised release for unrelated drug charges
The 35-year-old was initially arrested on suspicion of violating the terms and conditions of his release in a drug case where he is awaiting trial on charges of a class B promotion of a dangerous drug and class C promotion of a dangerous drug after being found with fentanyl on Sept. 17, 2023, and Nov. 9, 2023.
Big Island police ask for help with locating 16-year-old repeat runaway
Andon was previously located in good health Dec. 9; however, shortly after being placed in a youth residential facility later that day, he ran away again.
Mountain View woman charged with attempted assault of police officer after incident where she repeatedly tried to bite him
36-year-old Florelynn Ito also faces several drug charges after Big Island police executed a search warrant on her Toyota Tacoma.
Hawai‘i Police Activities League assists with keiki rodeo
The event was part of the qualifying rounds for the upcoming Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo Championships on April 13.
Missing sailing vessel Malulani arrives in Hawai‘i
The vessel Malulani is a 32-foot sloop that departed Long Beach, California, Dec. 28 enroute to O’ahu with a planned arrival date of Jan. 18.
Big Island lawmaker selected for national innovation fellowship
The Future Caucus cultivates the next generation of national leaders with the skills to build bipartisan coalitions and pass effective legislation.
Kona man accused of crime spree with wife changes plea to guilty
Dylan Alcain is scheduled to appear for sentencing on April 17.
Update: High surf advisory for east-facing shores extended
Due to high surf impact, the Wharf at Māhukona Beach Park will remain closed for repairs until further notice.
Big Island Now poll: What are the top healthcare needs on Hawai‘i Island?
The goal to open a medical campus in Puna for Hawai‘i Island’s most rural communities is slowly becoming a reality.
Mayoral candidate ‘Dr. Kimo’ receives iron workers’ endorsement
The endorsement signals that the Big Island mayor’s race is now in full swing as other unions and organizations consider which candidates they might support.
Business Monday: Tee up for a round under the cosmic neon glow at Black Light Mini Golf Hilo
The Big Island’s newest and only indoor miniature golf course is now open to play through, featuring 18 holes inspired by different games.
Police charge Kona man after fentanyl arrest at airport
On Friday, police officers, along with Homeland Security Investigations Taskforce agents, contacted 35-year-old Dorian Thompson as he was deplaning an inbound mainland flight.
Police seeking driver in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Ka‘u
The Feb. 4 collision took place on Mamalahoa Highway, near the intersection of Kaalualu Road in Na‘alehu.
Poll results: Readers weigh in on goals of proposed new transient accommodation rental regulations
67%, or 274 votes, selected one of seven of the benchmarks a three-bill package wants to meet or that it’s not just one of the goals that is most important but a combination of them that will make a difference with short-term rentals on the Big Island.
Journey Through the Universe returns for 20th year to inspire Big Island students
The weeklong education and outreach program is aimed at expanding science literacy and inspiring students in grades 3-12 to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math through classroom presentations, career panels, public events and more.
Likelihood of Kīlauea eruption decreases
The magma intrusion in and southwest of the Big Island volcano’s summit appears to have slowed and seismicity in the same area has quieted significantly since Friday.
Big Island lane closures for the week of Feb. 3 – Feb. 9
There will be a right shoulder closure on Hawai‘i Belt Road for the installation and upgrading of telecom poles, conduits and traffic cabinets.
