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VIDEO: Hilo Farmers Market New Look
Despite county orders to the owners of the Hilo Farmers Market to take down their tarps and tents or face a $4,000 fine per day for being in operation…
UPDATE 2: Strong Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding, Wind, Hail to Hit Big Island
At 2:23 p.m., a strong thunderstorm was located over Hawaiian Acres, or 12 miles south of Hilo, moving east at 5 mph.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of March 19 through 25, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Recovers Drugs, Guns at Hilo Residence
Hawaiʻi Island police executed a search warrant at a Hilo address and recovered a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine and several guns over the weekend.
Improvements Underway at Kua Bay
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Resources announces that a park improvement project expected to take three months has started at the Maninʻōwali (Kua Bay).
REPORT: Hawai‘i Has Most Diversified Culture, Workforce, Lifestyles
Demographic, Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics for Selected Race Groups in Hawaii shows different lifestyles among the state’s 14 top race groups.
Zonta Club of Hilo Honors Recipients With Rose Award
Presented every two years, the Rose Award “recognizes women who have made a significant impact on the lives of others.”
Senators Introduce Census Data Protection Act
Senators introduced in mid-March, 2018, the 2020 Census Improving Data and Enhanced Accuracy (IDEA) Act.
Storm Wipes Out Pana‘ewa Neighborhood
A storm has wiped out parts of the Pana‘ewa neighborhood in Hilo, Hawai‘i.
Hilo Farmers Market Must Remove Tarps & Tents
Mayor Kim has worked with the owner of the farmers market, Keith De La Cruz, for more than a year and even offered assistance in helping bring the market into compliance.
Eight Saved From Sinking Boat NE of Big Island
Eight men are safe after their 61-foot fishing vessel, “Princess Hawaii,” sank over 400 miles northeast of the Big Island on Sunday.
Hilo Home Loses Roof in Thunderstorm
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a roof blown off a residence in Hilo.
UPDATE 3: Power Outages Due to Lightning & Wind
The National Weather Service reports that a strong thunderstorm is affecting Hawai‘i County.
Hilo High Robotics Team Advances to World Championships
Friends of Hawai‘i Robotics announces that Hilo High’s Robotics team will advance to the World Championships.
Hōkūleʻa to Spend Two Months on the Big Island
Hōkūleʻa departed Sand Island, Oʻahu, on Sunday, March 25, 2018, and is currently headed to Hawaiʻi Island to continue its Mahalo, Hawaiʻi Sail.
Coast Guard Rescues 8 North of Hawai‘i
The Coast Guard announces that a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircrew from Air Station Barbers Point located a life raft with eight people aboard.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory in Hawai‘i County until 9:30 p.m.
County Orders Hilo Farmers Market to Take Down Tents
Hawai‘i County has ordered Hilo Farmers Market to remove the tarps and the tents that have been its primary structures for over 33 years…
Roadwork on Kalaniana‘ole Avenue, March 28 & 29
County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works, and will be conducting subsurface investigative work on the Kalaniana‘ole Ave.
Hundreds Support March for Our Lives in Waimea
Amid rain and flash flood warnings, over 400 supporters joined the student-led march on Saturday, March 24, clad in rain gear, carrying signs and chanting.
