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Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018, provided by Ballard Family Mortuaries Hawai‘i.
Volcano Activity Update 7: Shallow Earthquake Activity Increases
The Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory reports increased shallow earthquake activity for Kilauea Volcano below Pu‘u ‘Ō’ō in Puna District.
Hōkūleʻa Damaged, Returning to O‘ahu
“Hōkūleʻa” will return to Oʻahu from Hawaiʻi Island earlier than scheduled due to damage to the canoe’s hulls.
Jury Selection Completed for 2016 Waipi‘o Valley Murder Case
Jury selection for the 2016 Thaine Price murder case was completed on Monday, April 30, 2018.
Hawai‘i Volcano Video: Lava Lake Full
Kīlauea Volcano continues to erupt from two sources—Halema‘uma‘u crater at its summit and Puʻu ʻŌʻō, a vent on its east rift zone.
Big Island High School Chefs Take Top Honors at Chocolate Festival
The 7th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival brought together chefs from local resorts, as well as high school culinary students and chocolatiers…
Victory is Sweet—and Savory—for Big Island Chocolate Festival Winners
The 7th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival gala to benefit five island nonprofits was sold out again this year, with over 675 in attendance.
Ka‘u Coffee Fest Marks 10th Year
The 10th annual Ka‘u Coffee Festival is happening now, with newly crowned Miss K‘au Coffee Reishalyn Kekoa Jara of Na‘alehu presiding at a host of events.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hōkūleʻa Sails to Kawaihae
While in Kawaihae, the Hōkūleʻa crew will hold a series of interactive engagements, including a panel of 1976 crew members from Hōkūleʻa’s first voyage to Tahiti.
5 Facts You Should Know About Mother’s Day Shopping
With Mother’s Day around the corner, this survey reveals the gap between what mom wants, and what family is planning on giving her…
Mayor Kim Checks Out of Hospital, Returning Home Sunday
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has checked out of the hospital and will return home to Hilo on Sunday.
Hilo Man, 78, Charged in Sexual Assault Case
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 78-year-old Hilo man with sexual offenses in connection with an incident reported on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Waimea.
State Consumer Protection Office Investigating Zippy’s Security Breach
State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection offers advice to Zippy’s customers after data breach.
Alaska Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at HNL
Alaska Airlines Flight 145 was heading from Seattle to HNL Friday night when an oil filter bypass light alerted pilots of a problem with one of the two engines.
HFD Rescues Three in Highway 19 Accident
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to an accident on Highway 19 near the 22-mile marker by Maulua Gulch on Friday, April 27, 2018, at 1:09 p.m.
Zippy’s Hilo Restaurant Identified in Security Incident
On Friday, March 9, Zippy’s Restaurants, including the Hilo location, learned of a security incident involving its credit and debit card processing system.
South Hilo Crime Report: April 6–19, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to five burglaries, eight vehicle thefts and 10 vehicle break-ins over the 14-day period between April 6 and 19.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: March 2018
Hāmākua Coast Community Police responded to one burglary, eight thefts, two drug-related incidents, one assault, one vehicle theft and four criminal property damage incidents.
Partial Closure of Beach Park Due to Coral Spawning
Kahalu‘u Beach Park will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1 and 2, 2018, due to anticipated coral spawning events.
VIDEO: Large Overflow Onto Halema‘uma‘u Crater Floor
The USGS reported that at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018, a new overflow began on Halema‘uma‘u crater floor.
