In Case You Missed It
Hawai‘i Island police respond to second fatal pedestrian crash in Hilo this year
Hawai‘i Island police responded to the incident on Thursday at 4:26 p.m. on Ohuohu Street between Maka‘ala and Puainako Streets.
County Council accepts $13M federal grant for repairs at former Hilo Memorial Hospital
The Hawai‘i County Office of Housing and Community Development anticipates bidding out the project, which would focus on repairing the dilapidated old hospital’s roof and removing hazardous materials, including asbestos, sometime during the first three months of this year. Construction should begin sometime shortly after a contract is awarded.
Volcano Watch — Where is magma stored in Kīlauea?
At Kīlauea, there are several storage regions hypothesized from decades of monitoring data.
Police identify Nā‘ālehu woman killed in November 2023 crash near Manuka State Park
Big Island police investigators determined Salvatore was driving a silver 2011 Mazda CX-9, traveling south on Māmalahoa Highway near the 84-mile marker in the early morning of Nov. 12, when she ran off the right shoulder and went down a 20-foot embankment. The vehicle then rolled over and caught fire.
Letter of aloha: Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages partners with Pakele, Jordan T on new song ‘From the Islands’
The new single is available to stream online now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.
Sign up now to learn basic mediation techniques during Ku‘ikahi training
The 4-day training teaches those who participate the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills to help parties resolve differences.
Hawai‘i Wood Guild 2024 Invitational opens Jan. 15 at Isaacs Art Center in Waimea
This year’s exhibit will feature furniture, sculptures and wood art by several noted island artisans.
Drought conditions persist after a dry December on the Big Island
Overall, rainfall totals for 2023 were near to below average at most of the gauges on the Big Island.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island for Jan. 11-17: Continue the New Year’s celebration in Pepe‘ekeo, join the Men of Pa‘a for a Makahiki cultural festival, attend Volcano Awareness Month events and much more
The Big Island once again has no lack of activities, events, shows and entertainment lined up during the next week, including opera, horse camp for keiki, classes and more.
Update: Big Island police locate Tyree Shaw one month after his disappearance
Tyree Maurice Shaw, 46, is 5-foot-4, 173 pounds with a dark complexion, short black hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent various locations around the Big Island.
Kaʻūmana Caves in Hilo to reopen next week
The popular destination for Big Island residents and visitors alike was closed in September 2023 because of a rock fall and partial collapse.
Ho‘omau Ranch Rodeo this weekend in Hōnaunau
The rodeo will feature calf mugging, ranch broncs, dummy roping, barrel racing, goat undecorating, team roping, double mugging and bull riding.
Former U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai‘i to host new show on social media platform X
Gabbard, also a U.S. Army Reserve member and 2020 presidential candidate who left the Democratic Party in 2022, said her show will offer stories and news about “the truth of what’s happening in our country and world but that those in power don’t what you hear.”
Big Island woman accused of racking up $4,000 in charges on an elderly man’s credit cards
Kelli-Rae Souza is scheduled to make her initial appearance in Hamakua District Court on Jan. 23.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate suspected murder of a Hilo man found dead in his car
The body was discovered in December at a banana farm.
Resolution seeks to add more Native Hawaiian culture, language to Hawai‘i County Council invocations
Resolution 391 would add kahu and kumu to the list of those who can perform the invocation prior to calling the Council’s regular sessions to order.
UH launching space tech development center, student-training hub
The Space Sciences Initiative is expected to expand Hawaiʻi’s technology sector and create more high-paying jobs across the state.
Hardware store employees discover snake on Moloka‘i
The snake measured about 20 inches long and has been identified as a non-venomous gopher snake.
Teen pedestrian struck by police officer dies
Due to teen Samuel Mwarey’s death, this investigation has been changed to a negligent homicide investigation.
Parks & Recreation launches spring classes in Hilo this week
The classes include drawing for keiki, beginner to advanced hula, qi gong, yoga and knitting.
