News
UH Hilo Announces College of Natural & Health Sciences Dean’s List
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences announces its Dean’s List recipients for Spring 2019.
2019 Charity Walk Raises $2.5M Statewide
Approximately 7,000 walkers and volunteers participated on Satruday, May 18, 2019, in the 41st annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
LGBT Caucus Celebrates First Asian Country to Achieve Marriage Equality
The LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i congratulates Taiwan’s LGBTQIA community as they achieve Marriage Equality.
Kahalu‘u Beach Park to Close for Coral Spawning Events
Kahalu‘u Beach Park will be closed on May 20 and May 21 for anticipated coral spawning events.
7 Big Island Doctors Graduate From UH John A. Burns School of Medicine
The Big Island has produced six new physicians who received their MD degrees from the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Obituary Notices: Week of May 19, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of May 19, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: May 18–24
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Saturday through Friday, May 18 through 24, 2019.
Legislation Introduced to Improve Sexual Health Education
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with six of their U.S. Senate colleagues, introduced the Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act.
No Tsunami Threat From 6.7-M Loyalty Islands Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has occurred at approximately 4:57 AM HST in the vicinity of the Loyalty Islands.
Home & Vehicle Destroyed in Fern Forest Fire
The entire wooden residential structure with an iron roof collapsed due to fire damage; 100% of structure was damaged; the pickup truck was completely destroyed.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: April 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Coast Community officers responded to four burglaries, two auto thefts, two assaults and nine thefts in April 2019.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.2-M Loyalty Islands Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
Special Tribute Paid to Fallen Officer Kaliloa During National Police Week
Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa’s name was read during the Candlelight Vigil and the National Peace Officers Memorial Service.
Logs From Lane to Be Cleared from Hilo Bay
A section of Lihiwai Street in Hilo located within Lili‘uokalani Gardens will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian through-traffic for debris removal.
Diver in Critical Condition After Being Found Unresponsive in Onekahakaha Tidal Flats
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a call about a swimmer in trouble on Friday, May 17, 2019, off the shore of Onekahakaha Beach Park.
MISSING: Alicia Hope Pilat, 16, Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s help in looking for a teenager who was reported missing.
Why is Hawai‘i Losing More Teachers Every Year?
Hawai‘i is losing 1,200 teachers each year; there aren’t enough locals going into the profession to meet demand. Big Island Now explores possible reasons for this dilemma.
HPD Initiates South Kohala Negligent Injury Investigation
A 38-year-old Waikoloa man suffered severe injuries following a two-vehicle collision on May 16, at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and Uluwehi Street.
Endangered Hawaiian Petrel Heard on Maunakea After 50 Years of Silence
The sound of the ʻuaʻu, or Hawaiian petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) was heard on Maunakea for the first time in more than 50 years.
