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UH Mānoa offering second chance for admission with free program
The program is seeking applicants who lack the minimum UH Mānoa admissions requirements, may be economically disadvantaged, or can serve as a positive role model to communities underrepresented at UH Mānoa.
Hawai’i Radiologic Associates in Kona and Hilo abruptly closed — leaving patients in the dark
Clients with appointments and patients waiting for results of ultrasounds, mammograms and other imaging services say they have been left in the dark by the for-profit company, Hawai’i Radiologic Associates.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing, at-risk teen
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 19-year-old man who is considered at-risk.
Holiday food drive kicks off at South Kohala resort
Hawaiʻi Island community members are invited to support The Food Basket now through Dec. 22
Six Big Island nonprofits recommended for $400,000 in County stewardship grants
The grant money would come from a special Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund.
Rescue at Kua Bay: ʻThat lady was dead and they saved her lifeʻ
Kua Bay lifeguards Ian McVeigh and Ula Pilago rescued an unresponsive elderly woman from the water and performed life
Puna man wanted for questioning in sex assault investigation on O’ahu
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Jonah Kanoa Mokuiki Drummondo-Rodrigues, of Kea‘au, who is wanted for questioning in a sex assault investigation that occurred on Oʻahu.
Alert: Beware of deputy sheriff impersonators and extortion scams
The scammers, claiming to be deputy sheriffs, are requesting money from people to pay for bogus outstanding warrants, traffic citations and/or fines for missed jury duty.
Concealed carry applications spike on Big Island; County Council considering proposed gun measure
“The legal carrying of concealed firearms by citizens in our County is a big change to the culture that we are used to,” Hawaiʻi County Acting Police Chief Kenneth Bugado Jr. said.
Police Commission holding special meeting to discuss police chief vacancy
The Hawai‘i County Police Commission says once the finalists are determined their names will be made public.
Man found dead by hikers on Maui’s Lahaina-Pali Trail
A 55-year-old Haʻikū man was pronounced dead after he was found unresponsive by other hikers on an electric company service road above the Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Pāhala Public & School Library to reopen Nov. 1 after repairs from earthquake damage
The BIg Island library had been closed temporarily due to damage caused by the Oct. 14 earthquakes on Mauna Loa’s flanks.
Q&A: Learn about Big Island candidates running for House of Representatives
Meet Hawai’i Island’s candidates for the House of Representatives.
5th Pink Out Color Run in Hilo supports breast cancer survivors and thrivers
The event, sponsored by KBIG-FM in partnership with the American Cancer Society, also raises awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer.
Yes, those were witches you saw paddling around Hilo Bay
Pointy hats and other witchy wardrobe were the norm. Even a skeleton and a glittery orange-and-black spider were part of the festivities.
Fire at single-family home in Pāhoa causes estimated $375,000 in damage
There were no occupants found in the home, according to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer claims PacWest championship outright
The Vulcans repeat as back-to-back conference champs, but this time alone at the top.
Puna officer honored for saving woman’s life
Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Dallas Arce was named the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i’s Officer of the Month for July.
Game bird hunting season opens Nov. 5 in Hawai’i
Detailed descriptions of hunting opportunities statewide are available on the state Department of Land and Natural Resource’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife website.
Kohala Mountain project will protect cloud forest and improve freshwater source
The state-funded, four-year project on Kohala Mountain will manage non-native feral pigs and promote native forest regeneration.
