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Kea‘au woman charged after allegedly striking her 2 children in heads with slipper, placing one in headlock
Holly Kaleki White’s initial court appearance was Feb. 14 in Hilo District Court, where her bail was maintained. She remains incarcerated at the Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo, pending a preliminary hearing.
Update: High wind advisory for Big Island summits is canceled
A robust subtropical jetstream will bring dangerously strong west winds to the summits. Winds are expected to drop to advisory levels Saturday.
Applications now open for Zonta Club of Hilo awards, scholarships
A total of $20,000 in assistance is available through the women’s club in 2024 on the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi AG joins call for urgent FDA action to protect keiki from toxic metals in baby food
Despite concluding years ago that babies’ and young children’s smaller bodies and metabolism make them more susceptible to the harmful effects of toxic metals, the FDA has established only one action level for one type of toxic metal, inorganic arsenic, in one type of baby food product, infant rice cereal.
Coffee symposium for growers, agribusinesses set for March 1 in Kona
Leading scientists and industry experts will discuss topics such as soil health, fertilizer use, processing for quality and a host of others relevant to the issues faced by Hawai‘i coffee farms. Vendors will also be on site to share the latest information and technology.
Hawaiʻi County Democrats elect Pono Kekela as interim committee chairman
Born and raised in Hilo, Kekela graduated from Waiākea High School and went on to receive a business degree at Midland University in Nebraska. He moved back to Hilo in January 2020 and now owns marketing and communications company Kekela Enterprises and is active in Hui ‘Ohana, the Hawai‘i Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce.
House bill funding invasive parakeet removal on Kaua‘i draws widespread support
House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.
Hawaiʻi Community College named in Fulbright recognition list
Hawaii Community College is one of 17 associate’s degree granting institutions across the nation – out of more than 1,200 – to receive the recognition for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 15-21: Pana‘ewa Stampede Rodeo, Streetlight Cadence, pancake breakfast and so much more
Just because Valentine’s Day was Wednesday doesn’t mean you still can’t celebrate with your sweetie this weekend, too. There’s plenty happening around the island that would make for a great date or outing with family and friends.
High bacteria count advisory issued for 4 Mile beach in Hilo
The Hawai’i Department of Health Clean Water Branch issued the advisory because potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.
Unvaccinated family of five tests positive for whooping cough; child hospitalized
The family had traveled from the United States mainland and stayed at a hotel accommodation on O‘ahu.
High surf warning in effect through Friday for Big Island’s north- and west-facing shores
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a significant, extra-large northwest swell will arrive late tonight and rapidly build down the island chain Thursday.
Senate bill on legalizing adult-use cannabis moves forward
Lawmakers listened to testimony from a variety of groups ranging from state agencies, marijuana dispensaries to cannabis users.
Kona travelers miss work, doctor appointments due to closed airport runway
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced the airport’s sole runway was closed due to delays in repairing cracks discovered in the asphalt on Jan. 16. The airport shut down for several hours after the cracks were initially discovered.
State prevails in multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit over Big Island housing development
The state announced victory in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit brought by Nevada developer DW Aina Leʻa Development, LLC, surrounding the Villages at Aina Leʻa project in Waikōloa on Feb. 13.
Hilo man accused of stealing mail, forging checks scheduled to appear in court
The charges stem from a report of mail stolen from a mailbox in November 2023, including the victim’s checks.
Cupid Crew to make special Valentine’s delivery to residents of Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
AARP volunteers in East Hawai’i created 200 handmade Valentine’s Day cards that were given to the Hawai’i County Nutrition Program to be distributed Wednesday with residents’ meals.
Military convoys scheduled this week on Big Island
Convoy leaders will continually assess conditions and pull over on permissible straight-aways to allow island motorists to pass safely and reduce backed up traffic.
Update: Kona airport runway expected to reopen at 1:30 p.m.
The airport’s sole runway was closed at midnight and expected to reopen at 6 a.m. to allow crews to repair cracks found in the asphalt in January.
