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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.
Take the dive and get connected to the deep ocean during ‘Pilina Kai Lipo’ in Hilo
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and engages the community with the deep ocean by highligthing NOAA Ocean Exploration efforts to further understand what lies beneath the surface of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Don’t miss your chance. Today is the last day.
Kona experiences spike in DUI arrests with 15 during first week of September
So far in 2024, there has been a slight increase of 1.35% of DUI arrests on the Big Island compared to a year ago.
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.
Clogged drain causes sewage to spill into ocean near Kailua-Kona pier
Spill has been ongoing since Sunday afternoon; warning signs posted and public is advised to stay out of the water.
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.
Nonprofit, volunteers restripe oldest segment of Hilo Bayfront Trail on Sunday
Future events will target the trail’s Pauahi Street to Canoe Halau section and the bayfront soccer field sections.
Photo Gallery: 25th Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival at Liliʻuokalani Gardens in Hilo
SunRa Adziyaomamawu, a junior at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo, captured the hulas, music and other festivities with his camera.
Plan ahead! Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park lists October events, updates
Some programs are sponsored by the National Parks Arts Foundation, Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Sept. 7 to Sept. 13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures from Sept. 7 to Sept. 13. All projects are weather permitting. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KEAAU TO KURTISTOWN Single lane closure on Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11) possible in either direction, between mile post 7 to 10, in the vicinity of Old Volcano Road and Hale Pule Loop, […]
