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Bail maintained for Hilo woman charged in series of property crimes at two places of worship
35-year-old Kaela Escalante faces multiple charges — including 2 counts of second-degree burglary, 2 counts of second-degree theft and 4 counts of habitual property crime, among others — and made her initial appearance Oct. 20 in Hilo District Court.
University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center identifies treatable form of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the membranes that cover the lungs and abdomen. In Hawaiʻi, around 10 cases are reported each year.
Police identify pedestrian who died following Honokaʻa collision last Sunday
Police do not believe that speed, alcohol, or drugs were factors when a car struck the male pedestrian on Highway 19 on Sunday, Oct. 19.
WATCH: Schatz says there’s enough money for Argentina, White House ballroom, but not you
Hawai’i Democrat called on Republicans to work with Democrats to save millions of Americans from seeing higher health care costs if the government doesn’t reopen.
‘Digging Deeper’: Fruit growers, Food preservers to host back-to-back annual conferences in Hilo
Hawai‘i Master Food Preservers debuts its first conference Oct. 23, with the 35th Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers Conference to follow Oct. 24-26; both will be at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and are open to the public.
State issues preliminary cease and desist order against Teapresso Bar
The order alleges that between December 2016 and July 2021 Teapresso — a limited liability company whose sole managing member was Thanh “Steve” Nguyen — granted 26 Teapresso Bar franchises in Hawaiʻi in violation of state franchise laws.
Kaiser RNs, health care professionals end 5-day strike with new momentum
Thousands of frontline caregivers will return to the bargaining table Oct. 28-29 backed by community support and a national patient safety mandate.
Three opossums caught in the past 5 weeks in Honolulu, Hilo
Two were caught in two separate locations on Tuesday at the Honolulu Harbor, and a third was ensnared at the Hilo Harbor on Sept. 15.
Beach clean up encourages stewardship of Kona shoreline
Community outreach officers and volunteers joined forces in Kailua-Kona to clean up Kalaepaʻakai Beach.
Los Angeles Angels hiring Maui high school graduate Kurt Suzuki as next manager
Kurt Suzuki, a 2001 graduate from Baldwin High School on Maui, will become the first MLB manager from Hawai’i when he takes command of the American League West team.
Hawai‘i Island police veteran recognized for work on criminal case that led to arrest following recovery of DNA evidence
The detective was honored by the O‘ahu-based nonprofti Top Cop Hawai‘i during their annual awards event.
Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines bring back seasonal flights to New Zealand
The three-times weekly service between Honolulu and Auckland returns on Nov. 16 and runs through the end of April 2026.
New bacteria species identified off coast of Hawaiian Islands
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa believe this discovery will shed light on how unseen microbial life connects Hawaiʻi’s land and sea ecosystems.
Bail maintained for Puna man arrested in connection to stolen vehicle
The suspect was taken into custody by the police department’s Special Response Team as the man is considered armed and dangerous.
Low levels of PFAS detected in water system for East Hawai‘i community
The detection of PFAS at the Kulaʻimano Well A was confirmed by samples collected on Aug. 18 and Sept. 23. The Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply formally notified the Hawaiʻi Department of Health of the initial detection of PFAS via email on Oct. 8.
Endangered snails transferred to Bishop Museum’s Pūpū Ola: Kāhuli Captive Rearing Research Center
The public will be able to view these rare snails for the first time during Bishop Museum’s 4th Annual Kāhuli Festival on Oct. 25.
Café in Hilo shuts down after state inspection reveals roach infestation, food safety violations
White Guava Café received a red placard on Oct. 16 for a myriad of violations.
Gilbert Carvalho Park in Hilo to close for termite fumigation of gym
The park on Waiānuenue Avenue, which includes Pi‘ihonua Gymnasium, will be closed 2 days at the end of this week.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help identifying man found dead in March
The man, believed to be in his 40s, had been dead for several weeks before being discovered on March 24, according to a news release from the police department.
Federal SNAP work requirement changes to begin Nov. 1; guidance and resources offered
Under the new federal law, those affected must complete an average of 80 hours per month (20 hours per week) in qualifying work or training activity. Acceptable activities include paid or self-employment, volunteer service with a government or nonprofit organization, or participation in job training programs such as SNAP Employment and Training, or services at American Job Centers.
