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Big Island hotels reported 67.6% occupancy rate in July, per latest performance report
Statewide revenue per available room in July 2024 was $301 with average daily rate at $385 and occupancy of 78.4%.
Missing man, 29, last seen in Hilo Tuesday evening
Keegan Pacchioni is five-feet nine-inches tall and 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Hawai‘i police seeking 17-year-old runaway last seen in May
Hawai’i Island Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old runaway, Mary Costner. Costner was last seen on foot near Maku’u Drive and 8th Avenue in Pāhoa on May 20. She is five-feet two-inches tall and 170 pounds with long dark brown hair and brown eyes. Police ask anyone who may have […]
3 Big Island educators named among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
In October, one teacher will announced as the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent Hawaiʻi in the National Teacher of the Year program.
Lifeguard certification courses scheduled at Hawai‘i County pools
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification courses are open to participants who will be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the lifeguarding course.
Nighttime runway work at Hilo International Airport rescheduled
The runway will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Puna man facing charges after assaulting a male and stealing his laundry bag
The incident occurred on Aug. 16 in the parking lot of the Pāhoa 7-Eleven on Pāhoa Village Road.
Alaska-Hawaiian airlines merger moves forward following DOJ review
The “important milestone” brings the merger closer to reality as DOT looks at the airlines’ interim exemption application.
Hilo man accused of assaulting his girlfriend granted supervised release
During this incident, the victim reported that she was struck with closed-fist punches, her hair was pulled, and her breathing was restricted when the suspect grabbed her neck and choked her.
$3.9M grant to support Native Hawaiian student health, wellbeing, more
The project will also continue professional development and learning for the current schools and will partner with Kōkua Foundation to expand programming in the current elementary schools to incorporate ʻāina-based education, reaching over 25,000 students in total.
Pāhoa structure fire results in $350,000 loss
The fire had been burning for some time prior to firefighters’ arrival.
Overflow parking near Wailoa Pond closed as Day 4 of races in IVF Va‘a World Sprint Championships gets underway in Hilo
Another 77 matchups in the master, junior and open classes are on today’s race card, slated to start at 8 a.m. Overflow parking is now available at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Corals reattached following possible anchor damage in area of Kewalo Basin seafloor off Honolulu
Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Divison of Aquatic Resources divers will check on the colonies later this year to determine if further action is needed. Nonprofit Kuleana Coral Restoration is also conducting follow-up surveys and will submit updates to the state aquatic resources division and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Hawai‘i set to receive funding to help recover native plants
Monies from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, out of the Inflation Reduction Act, will be used to identify translocation sites for 425 Hawaiian plants and improve their resiliency to climate change.
Business Monday: 2 weeks remain in inaugural Big Island Vegan Chef Challenge
Nine businesses around the island are participating, showcasing the creativity and culinary prowess of talented chefs who have cooked up some delightfully delectable vegan dishes that even the most devoted meat lover would devour.
Part of Hilo street closed while police execute search warrant, arrest couple
31-year-old Dillon Royden Daimen Revila and 33-year-old Latoya-Lynn Pilialoha Spalding-Poepoe of Hilo face a slew of charges in connection with several separate vehicle thefts and an abuse incident spanning the past several months around the island. The also had outsanding warrants.
Hōkūleʻa greeted by fanfare upon arriving on Kauaʻi for first stop of Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail
100-plus people, including original crew member John Kruse of Kauaʻi, lined Hanalei Pier to welcome the legendary double-hulled voyaging canoe and its crew Saturday morning. The vessel is expected to reach the Big Island on its journey toward the end of October.
‘Idol Across America’ is coming to Hawai’i; will it find the next Iam Tongi?
If you think you have the singing chops to follow in the footsteps of 2023 “American Idol” winner Iam Tongi, register now to for the “Idol Across America online Hawai‘i auditions this Monday.
Big Island companies attend first-ever Ko‘olau Limu Festival on Kaua‘i
The free event at Anahola Beach Park highlighted limu, or edible algae, important to Hawaiian culture and cuisine.
