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Hilo High Grad on Top Chef Finale, Vote for Fan Favorite!
“The first time around was a big lesson for me. Coming up short in the finale when I tried to change myself. It was a huge learning lesson. Made me realize be yourself, be proud about it. We have a lot to be proud about here in Hawaii.”
Waikoloa Woman Selected as Dole Caregiver Advocate
Waikoloa resident Jessica Root is among 31 military and veteran caregivers selected nationwide to be Dole Caregiver Fellows in 2017, representing the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The foundation seeks to support and advocate for people providing care to an estimated 5.5 million wounded, ill and injured U.S. military veterans. Root will represent the State of Hawaiʻi during […]
Senate Committee Passes Aid-in-Dying Act
SB1129 SD1 would establish a medical-aid-in-dying act under which a terminally ill adult resident may obtain a prescription for meds to end the patient’s life.
State Honors Kona Historical Society
Kona Historical Society was presented with a certificate of honor on its 40th anniversary for efforts to preserve local history and share Kona’s culture with residents and visitors. The Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives presented the prestigious certificate, including Nicole Lowen, Cindy Evans, Richard Creagan, Clift Tsuji, Richard Onishi, Joy San Buenaventura and Mark Nakashima, […]
UPDATE: Kamuela Man Charged in Connection Assault on Visitors
A Kamuela man has been arrested in connection with a violent confrontation with two visitors from California.
Close Calls in School Zones Prompts HPD Reminder
Hawaiʻi Island police are reminding motorists about the dangers of speeding, and disregarding stop signs and red lights while in a school zone.
West Hawai‘i Blood Drives in March
Check out what location and day are most convenient for you, then make an appointment at BBH.org.
UDATE: HPD Identities Two Theft Suspects
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying two persons whose images were captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a theft investigation.
Four Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Oroville Dam
Three Big Island volunteers and two O‘ahu volunteers are deploying to assist with sheltering and one Big Island volunteer is deploying to assist with security.
HPD Makes Arrest in Connection with Pāhoa Burglary
UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2017 Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a Jan. 16 burglary at a county office off Pāhoa Village Road. Patrick Iwanu Hanato of Pāhoa was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 14, and charged with second-degree burglary and second-degree theft. His bail was set at $20,000. He is being held at Hawaiʻi […]
Hilo Student Leader Chosen for Washington DC Program
Jessica Valdez, president of Hilo High’s Student Association, will head to Washington, D.C., in March for the 55th annual Washington Week.
6-Week Paid Leave Act for Fed Employees
Although federal employees can take 12 weeks of unpaid leave to tend to medical and family issues, they do not receive any paid parental leave.
Fire Destroys Ocean View Structure
Big Island firefighters responded to the report of a structure blaze on Ocean View Parkway in Ocean View on Monday, Feb. 13.
Thousands of Hawai‘i Teachers and Parents Rally at Capitol
About 6,000 public school teachers and advocates of Hawai‘i’s public education system rallied at the state Capitol today for a fair contract for teachers…
6-Foot-Long Iguana Found on O‘ahu
A six-foot-long iguana was turned in yesterday by a resident of Waimanalo.
Bow Hunting Season Begins at Pu‘uanahulu
Archery hunting in the Pu‘uanahulu game management area begins Saturday, March 4.
HPD Arrest 14 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb. 6, through 12, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been 148 DUI arrests compared with 120 during the same period last year, an increase of 23.3%. […]
BBBS Game Night Scheduled
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawaii Island has quickly grown both its school-based and community-based programs to support a greater number of volunteer mentors and children needing a positive role model on Hawai‘i Island.
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Fire Training Scheduled for Kona Airport
The exercise is an annual requirement by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Strong Thunderstorms Approaching Big Island
At 6:57 p.m., radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 miles southeast of Kipahulu to 64 miles southwest of Kailua-Kona.
