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Hear ye, hear ye! First Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire cometh
The all-day faire will host an array of wondrous sights from local artisans peddling crafted wares and meals, medieval-themed games for all ages, a garden for parched guests to refresh themselves with mead or ale, and a stage with arts.
UH study: No-fishing zones benefit ʻahi, other large fish species
The recovery is good news for the environment and the global tuna fishing industry, which generates $40 billion in revenues each year and supports millions of jobs around the world.
Democrats sweep Hawaiʻi governorship, US Senate seat and two US House seats
Democrats sweep the top races in Hawaiʻi, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz being reelected to the US Senate and Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning the two US House seats.
Kagiwada wins Hawai’i County Council District 2 seat; three County Charter amendments approved
Only one Hawai’i County Council seat is up for grabs: District 2 that pits political newcomers Jennifer Kagiwada and Matthias Kusch. Three proposed County Charter Amendments also are on the ballot.
Inouye, San Buenaventura, Richards win state Senate seats representing Big Island
There are three State Senate races on the Big Island, including District 4, that pits the former Senator of District 1 Lorraine Inouye against Helen Tupai.
Live 2022 Election Results: Big Island and Hawaiʻi state races
Democrats sweep top Hawai’i race, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz reelected as US Senator and incumbent Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning US House seats.
50,000 Big Island residents have voted; ballots must be received by 7 p.m. today to count
Big Island Now will have fast local and state results, updated every five minutes. The first results are expected to be available at about 7:30 p.m.
No. 1 seed UH-Hilo to host first, second rounds of NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer West Regional
With the No. 1 seed in the West Region, the Vulcans could theoretically host five NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship matches.
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Capt. Amon-Wilkins honored with Haweo Award
Capt. Rio Amon-Wilkins is commander of the Area I Criminal Investigation Division, which is comprised of the Juvenile Aid Section, Vice Section, Criminal Investigation Section and Crime Lab.
Hilo man charged with burglary, stealing firearms and drug possession
The charges arise from an Oct. 16 incident on the shoulder of Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook and a Nov. 2 burglary from a residence on 34th Avenue in Orchidland.
Ceci the cat brought back to life after being rescued from a Big Island house fire
A firefighter recruit used a pediatric mask to provide the feline with high-flow oxygen.
Mayor Roth to announce advisory committee to guide future of controversial Waipiʻo Valley
“Once we open the road, we don’t want to go back to the same issue we had for the past 20 years.” — Mayor Mitch Roth
It’s Election Day: Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. HST on Big Island to count
On the Big Island, registered voters can drop off their ballots at any of the nine drop box locations or at Hawaiʻi County’s two Voter Service Centers in Hilo and Kona.
Public assistance needed to find 14-year-old runaway boy from Hilo
Kawika Hassard was last seen in the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Nov. 2 at about 9 p.m., wearing a black T-shirt, jeans and slippers.
State Sheriff Division seeking new recruits on all islands
Interested people should apply by Nov. 25 on the Department of Human Resources and Development website.
Hawai’i joins multistate settlements over Experian data breaches involving T-mobile
The settlement also requires Experian to offer 5 years of free credit monitoring services to affected consumers, and two free copies of their credit reports annually during that timeframe.
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital looking for volunteers
Volunteers are needed to support hospital patients and their families. No special skills are required. The only qualification required is your desire to help others.
Temporary trail, area closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
There will be temporary closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in Kona on Nov. 10 and Dec. 2 due to helicopter operations to remove invasive, non-native vegetation.
No injuries following Pāhoa structure fire
No injuries were reported after a Pāhoa home was destroyed in a late night blaze Sunday.
Two new nursing educator programs at University of Hawaiʻi now accepting applications
The university is offering a masterʻs of science in nursing education and leadership and a graduate certificate in nursing education.
