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Update: Hilo teen charged, to appear in court in connection to online threats to schools
On Wednesday evening, Hawai‘i police were alerted to various posts on social media relating to members of a notorious gang being on the island and potentially planning to go to a school in Hilo on Thursday.
Finalists for UH President named, public forums throughout counties scheduled
Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez will be introduced through a series of open houses and public forums scheduled in each of the four counties.
Acting Lt. Grad Elarionoff of Hawai‘i police honored as 2024 Officer of the Year
Acting Lt. Elarionoff was honored for his efforts in leading investigations that successfully interrupted two high-end drug trafficking organizations.
Parker School senior named prestigious National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Benjamin Tang is placed among the top 1% of all high school seniors in the nation.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island Sept. 12-18: Read some poetry, learn about manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of an iconic music album and more
Read some poetry, learn about the majestic manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic music albums of all time.
Affray at football game leads to arrest for assault after young girl knocked down
Tyler Anthony Ikaika Iopa was stepping backwards when his elbow unintentionally struck a young girl in the head.
Additional charges for armed, dangerous Papa‘ikou man Jordan Botelho
Jordan Botelho was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by police operating on a tip when he was arrested on Sept. 9.
Hawai‘i Police Department seeks 60-year-old man last seen in Hilo on Sept. 7
Jeffrey Clarkson is described by police as Caucasian, five feet nine inches tall and 220 pounds.
Update: Wastewater discharge advisory canceled at Kailua-Kona Pier
Sewage had spilled into the ocean near and around the Kailua-Kona pier beginning Sunday afternoon.
Multi-agency exercise will simulate a search and rescue mission for missing mariners off Hawai‘i Island
The exercise will take place in the ocean and air from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Coast Guard, Hawai’i Fire Department, Hawai‘i Ocean Safety, and the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Flags lowered in remembrance of September 11
Congress passed a joint resolution on Dec. 18, 2001, to declare September 11 as Patriot Day.
Public tip to police leads to arrest of wanted East Hawai‘i man
Police received a call Monday that the suspect was in a vehicle leaving Honomū Town.
Update: Missing Big Island teenager found in Hilo Wednesday morning
The teen was last seen at 10 a.m.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing man
The man was last seen on Monday at 12:10 a.m. near Kulana Street in Hilo.
UH Hilo launches talk story series focusing on kuleana and community
All talks are held from noon to 1 p.m. in the UH Hilo Kilohana Academic Success Center, located on the first floor of Mo‘okini Library.
Colorado man sentenced after pleading guilty to cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend while living in Hawai‘i County
The 54-year-old man also targeted his ex-girlfriend’s former partner and current partner.
Despite its wrath, Hurricane Hone brings much needed rain to Big Island
The hills are alive on the island, and it’s all because of some plentifully precipitous precipitation that helped wipe out about 84% of the abnormally dry and drought areas that persisted before the storm passed.
Business Monday: Inaugural Big Island Vegan Chef Challenge winners announced at Veg Fest
The inaugural challenge was meant to show off the creativity and innovation of participating restaurants and the chefs, who were tasked with cooking up delicious new vegan dishes even the most martialed meat minion would devour.
World’s largest beach cleanup effort to engage over half a million volunteers
Ocean Conservancy is calling for volunteers worldwide to join the 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), the world’s largest beach and waterway cleanup effort, launching on Sept. 21, 2024. With plastic pollution at crisis levels, ICC organizers invite everyone who loves the ocean to take action by joining a cleanup in their area.
University of Hawai‘i voyage to Wake Island, Johnston Atoll explores links across Pacific
Wake and Johnston are isolated coral atolls 2,300 miles and 800 miles southwest of Honolulu, respectively.