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UH Hilo: Coach Yagi’s memorial service will be held June 26

A former University of Hawai‘i at Hilo basketball coach, Yagi was known as the “Father of Small College Basketball in Hawaiʻi.”

Tostitos Avocado Salsa Dip recalled due to undeclared milk allergen

Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Hawaiʻi Police Department to host free Keiki Fishing Derby for Kohala residents July 15

Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing section is hosting a free Keiki Fishing Derby on July 15 for North and South Kohala residents aged 5 to 18.

Update: Mamalahoa Highway in South Kona due now open in both directions

Update: Mamalahoa Highway in South Kona on the Big Island is now open in both directions after one lane was closed due to a traffic accident.

Update: Daniel K. Inouye Highway now open in both directions

Update: Daniel K. Inouye Highway now is open in both directions after it was closed due to a traffic collision.

One-way traffic pattern in effect in Honoka‘a June 24 for auto show

Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Hilo, or easterly, direction on Māmane Street, between Lehua Street to Puakalo Street.

Big Island backpack drive underway for keiki in need

New and unfilled backpacks may be dropped off at any Hawai‘i Island police station now through July 15.

State-of-the-art Student Success Center coming to UH Mānoa

Three floors of the air conditioned building will be open space for student gathering, studying and socializing with comfortable seating, tables and ample electrical outlets.

Kīlauea eruption on Big Island has paused after 12 days

The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on the Big island has paused, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Monday night.

Hawaiʻi Island police name new acting deputy chief

Hawai‘i Police Department has assigned Major Reed Mahuna, a 25-year veteran, to the chief’s office as the acting deputy chief.

King Kalākaua replica medals stolen during break-in at Merrie Monarch Festival office

Hawai‘i police are investigating a break-in at the Merrie Monarch Festival office in Hilo where several items were stolen, including replicas of King David Kalākaua medals.

$87 million fiber broadband infrastructure project to be launched by Hawaiian Telcom

Hawaiian Telcom was the only Hawaiʻi recipient of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration grant, which invests in building regional networks that connect to national Internet networks.

Rock musical ‘Rent’ coming to Waimea’s Kahilu Theatre

After a pandemic-imposed hiatus, Kahilu’s celebrated Youth Troupe returns to the stage for a special production for two performances only of the rock musical “Rent.”

UPDATE: Hawai‘i police find 14-year-old girl

The teen was last seen in Hilo on June 7.

Hawai‘i senator introduces measures to end waiting period for immigrants seeking federal benefits

U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced legislation with fellow House Democrats to eliminate the five-year waiting period for immigrants seeking a range of federal benefits.

Big Island Now Poll No. 16: What’s the biggest issue facing the LGBTQ+ community on the Big Island?

While there have been strides made throughout the United States on inclusion and acceptance of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, plus community since the first Pride march in 1970 in New York City, the fight for equality continues.

Hawai‘i fall prevention awareness campaign begins June 22, designed to reduce fall injuries among kūpuna

Every year in Hawai‘i an average of 144 seniors die, 2,184 are hospitalized, and 9,677 are treated in emergency departments because of unintentional falls.

Southwest nonstop flights ends Sept. 5 between Los Angeles and Big Island, Kaua‘i airports

Southwest Airlines once again will end daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the airports in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island and Līhuʻe on Kaua‘i the day after Labor Day.

Weather clears in Juneau for launch of Hōkūleʻa’s 4-year Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigating Pacific

After a three-day delay due to weather, at 4:15 a.m. Sunday morning, the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa departed Statter Harbor in Juneau, Alaska, to officially start a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.

Big Island weekly lane closures: June 17-23

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
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