News
Authorities Identify Woman in Triple Murder Case
The Hawai’i Police Department has identified one of the three people who died in a triple murder Friday morning in the Leilani Estates Subdivision.
PHOTOS: Kanehoa Community Clears the Way to Being ‘Firewise’
In total, two dozen Kanehoa community members joined in to remove an entire large dumpster with haole koa, also known as ekoa.
Union Representing Tribune-Herald Employees Files Labor Charge
The filing with the National Labor Relations Board challenges Oahu Publications Inc.’s practice of forcing employees to forfeit vacation days when they use sick leave and requiring doctor’s notes for each illness.
Students Recycle Directories in Recycling and Awareness Campaign
The campaign is in its final week, ending on May 15, and is in conjunction with the 2016 Hawaiian Telcom Directory delivery.
Pacific Media Group Celebrates Outstanding Graduates
Pacific Media Group, home of four island wide radio stations and news website BigIslandNow.com, will once again celebrate outstanding students in the community in its 33rd annual “Salute to the Graduates” program.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 9-13
Several roadways throughout the Big Island will undergo work, causing temporary lane closures.
Missing Man Found
Gary Scanlan went missing after last being seen at Ahalanui Beach Park. He has since been located.
Weekend Road Work
Roadwork in a couple of locations on the island will continue to cause closures through the weekend.
Results from HPD Community Satisfaction Survey Released
Data included in the survey results was gathered in March and includes the response of 583 survey takers.
BLNR Affirms Hearing Officer for TMT Permit Case
All seven members of the Board of Land and Natural Resources agreed to allow Judge Amano to remain on the hearing, despite objections raised by a group of petitioners who questioned whether she could be impartial because of her family’s membership with the University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center.
Wanted Kapa’au Man Arrested, Charged
Owen K. Ching of Kapa’au, wanted for assault and violating probation, has been located by the Hawai’i Police Department.
DOE: Parents Urged to Enroll Kindergarteners
The Hawai’i Department of Education of Friday issued a reminder to parents to plan ahead and enroll students early.
Hilo Man Charged in Mo’oheau Bandstand Assault
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, a 49-year-old Hilo man was punched several times and suffered serious injuries Thursday night at the Mo’oheau Bandstand in Hilo.
Elections Division Seeks Precinct Officials
Members of the public from across the island are encouraged to apply.
Hawai’i CC Manono, Pālamanui Commencement Ceremonies
Hilo’s graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, May 13, followed by Kona’s ceremony on Saturday, May 14.
KTA Supports Ku’ikahi Keiki Mediation with $15K Donation
During the 2015 to 2016 school year, over 100 fourth, fifth, and sixth graders have been trained as peer mediators at several Big Island schools.
HVNP’s Escape Road to Undergo Improvements
The roadway runs from Highway 11 to Nahuku, also known as Thurston Lava Tube, in the park.
