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Darcie Patlidzanov promoted to senior sales manager for Big Island, Oʻahu Hilton resorts
As senior sales manager, Patlidzanov will oversee sales activities for both Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort on O‘ahu and Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: 1967-68 Halemaʻumaʻu eruption was another crater-filler on Kīlauea
Kīlauea’s activity from 2018 until 2023 has been compared to cycles of summit collapse and refilling of lava prior to 1924, but it also exhibited similar behavior during the 1967-68 Halema‘uma‘u eruption.
Schatz, congressional delegation went to Iceland to learn about its climate change progress
A U.S. Senate delegation, led by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), went to Iceland to learn about the countryʻs work on climate change, to strengthen U.S.-Iceland ties and discuss the NATO Alliance.
Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources holding hearings for ocean stewardship fees
The Hawaiʻi State Division of Aquatic Resources will hold hearings on the proposed adoption of administrative rules that establish provisions for the Ocean Stewardship User Fee.
PHOTOS: American Idol winner Iam Tongi from Hawaiʻi stops at Kings’ Shops on Big Island for shave ice
American Idol winner Iam Tongi stopped by the Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa on Wednesday , with his mother Lillie, to enjoy one of their favorite treats from the Original Big Island Shave Ice Company.
Police arrest Captain Cook man in Ocean View robbery and assault investigation
Upon entry into the second business, officers discovered a masked man, later identified as Derick Camacho, making verbal threats and physically dragging a 61-year-old male victim into a back room.
Police Continue Search for Missing Pāhoa Man Kelly Gravitt
Gravitt is described as Caucasian, 6 feet tall, approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a beard. He also has several tattoos on his face and neck areas.
DHHL urges water conservation for Waimea, Kawaihae homesteaders
Two wells, owned and operated by Kohala Ranch, temporarily lost service Wednesday morning.
Police seek information in Hilo traffic collision investigation
Witnesses at the scene reported that a 66-year-old Kea‘au man fell from the bed of a green pick-up truck while it was traveling south through an intersection.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island July 20-26: Poker Run, Cultural Fest, Tiger Fun Day
Whether you’re looking for Iive music, want to cruise around the island, try your hand at lady luck, experience culture or celebrate Bengal tigersʻ birthdays at the zoo, we have all the information. Here’s your Top 20 events on Big Island this week.
State urges expanded screening, treatment of syphilis as cases increase
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is alerting health care providers throughout the state to be vigilant in screening for cases of syphilis in people who could become pregnant and during pregnancy, and is emphasizing recommendations for diagnosing and treating cases.
Firefighters from Hawaiian Islands train at Pōhakuloa Training Area
The structural firefighting training was coordinated by the Hawai‘i Fire Department and taught by a subject matter expert from the Seattle Fire Department.
State prevails in $1 million dispute over installation of fire alarm systems at 8 public schools
Judge Kevin T. Morikone on June 14 granted a summary judgment in favor of the state on several grounds in a lawsuit filed in 2022 by ʻOhana Control Systems Inc. that asserted 25 separate claims, including that the Education Department breached eight contracts to install fire alarm systems at schools on Oʻahu and Maui.
Unusual two-faced white dwarf star discovered with help from W. M. Keck Observatory on Big Island’s Maunakea
There’s a dead star out there in the universe that is double-dealing with its composition. Nothing nefarious, but it is a first for the cosmic family of stars to which it belongs.
Tropical Storm Calvin passes Hawai‘i Island with little impact
Tropical Storm Calvin was projected to bring several inches of rain, wind gusts of up to 65 mph and 15-foot surf, however, as of 11 a.m., the storm system was 255 miles west-southwest of Hilo and continues to move away from the Hawaiian Islands.
Big Island police arrest 27 motorists for DUI during week of July 10-16
So far this year, there have been 536 DUI arrests compared with 561 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.5%.
Biden Administration student loan forgiveness plan to help nearly 1,700 Hawai‘i borrowers
The plan would also eliminate a total of $90.2 million of debt from student loan borrowers throughout the state.
USDA pilot program to help people in rural American Samoa repair homes damaged by future natural disasters
The homes must be located in eligible rural areas and presidentially declared disaster areas in states selected to participate in the pilot, which includes American Samoa.
Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation for former Uncle Billy’s hotel in Hilo
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday issued an emergency proclamation mandating the state take urgent action to deal with public safety issues at the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel, which once was an iconic resort and is now abandoned and a magnet for trespassers and illegal activity.
UPDATE: Crews battle structure fire in West Hawai‘i; no injuries reported
The fire that fully engulfed a residence at 76-991 Kahako Place in Hōlualoa was extinguished by shortly after noon. Police report that Māmalahoa Highway, which was closed in the area of the fire, is now reopen to traffic.
