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Hilo Marine Dies in Japan
The Marine found deceased in his Camp Foster barracks room in Okinawa on March 3 has been identified as Lance Cpl. Kumakani Tadius Natyro Lee-Ubedei, 20.
Sen. Schatz Comments on New Developments with North Korea
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz issued a statement on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, after South Korean officials announced new developments with North Korea.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.7M Quake
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred on March 6, 2018, at 4:13 a.m. HST in New Guinea.
3rd Annual Kickball Tournament Seeks Teams
The 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament presented by PARENTS (Providing Awareness Referrals Education Nurturing Therapy Support), will be held the weekend of April 21 and 22
Bill Requires Transparency From For-Profit Universities
The legislation would require for-profit universities to identify themselves as a for-profit business on all promotional materials…
Hawai‘i Island Ulu to Be Served in Public Schools Statewide
The Hawai‘i Ulu Cooperative (HUC) is collecting and processing Hawai‘i Island ulu to feed public school students at all 300 Department of Education schools throughout the state.
UPDATE: Waimea GET Meeting Relocated
The Waimea Community Association will hold a meeting at the request of Mayor Harry Kim to discuss a possible 0.5% increase in the General Excise Tax (GET).
HCFCU Offers Free Estate Planning Seminar
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is sponsoring “Estate Planning 101,” a free educational seminar…
Applications for Free Hawai‘i Island Pre-Schools Available
Applications are being accepted for high-quality preschool classes at charter schools on Hawaiʻi Island, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi for the 2018-19 school year.
Bill Helps Consumers Protect Themselves From Data Breaches
Recent news that an additional 2.4 million American consumers had their personal information stolen during the Equifax data breach shows the need for a law making credit freezes free in Hawai‘i.
Kona Historical Society to Host Membership Meeting
Kona Historical Society will host its annual membership meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its Kealakekua headquarters.
Community Presentations: The Future of Maunakea
A state-wide series of community presentations on “The Future of Maunakea” will begin on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i County Fiber Network Back Up
The County of Hawaiʻi’s fiber network has experienced a critical equipment failure from Thursday afternoon March 1, 2018 according to the Department of Information Technology.
Hawai‘i Public Schools Serving Breadfruit
During March, Hawai‘i public schools will welcome a new local product in student meals–‘ulu—otherwise known as breadfruit.
Hawai‘i Senate Honors Healthcare Heroes
The Senate recognized Jessica Ackerman, Dr. Anne Dempsey, Cheri Teranishi-Hashimoto, Gary Oshita and Dr. Baron Wong for their excellent work.
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
To improve system reliability, Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday through Friday, March 12 to 16, 2018.
UPDATE: 1st Hilo Cacao & Chocolate Festival Passports Available
The East Hawai‘i Cacao Association will be presenting the 1st Hilo Cacao & Chocolate Festival on Saturday, April 14, 2018.
HPD Confirms Identity of Body Found in Wailuku River
Hawai‘i Island police have confirmed the identity of a body that was found in the Wailuku River on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 as 28-year-old Kelly Mrowinski, of Chicago.
Governor Ige Delivers State of the State Address
Governor David Ige delivered his fourth State of the State Address today and touched on key areas including the high cost of living, homelessness, and unemployment.
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Ige Speaks with Big Island Now on False Missile Alert
Governor David Ige spoke with Big Island Now in an exclusive phone interview regarding the false missile alert that took place on Saturday, Jan. 13
