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More than 250 Hawai‘i Community College graduates now on to their next chapters
155 grads were celebrated during the Manono campus spring commencement ceremony in Hilo; 99 walked across stage during the Pālamanui campus ceremony in Waikōloa.
Late Big Island state senator’s legacy honored with new sign at park bearing his name
The new signage is a testament to the life of Gilbert “Gil” Kahele and the contributions he made to the Hawaiʻi Island community.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 16-22: Honoka‘a Western Week, first ever Hala Festival, The Spirit of Kaloko-Honokōhau Day and more
The diversity of events and activities happening around the Big Island during the next week, as always, is as wide as the people who call the island home.
Fentanyl-related arrests and drug recoveries increase in East Hawai‘i
The monthly fentanyl report released by Hawai‘i Island police for April indicated there were six fentanyl-related arrests, five in East Hawai‘i [Area I] and one in West Hawai‘i [Area II].
May 2024 proclaimed Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Hawai‘i County
The month-long initiative is aimed at raising awareness, educating the public and encouraging proactive measures to reduce the risk and impacts of wildfires around the Big Island.
Register now for 2024 Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp
The four-day camp hosted by the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is for boys and girls ages 9 to 17 and runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. It will include drills, games, contests and guest speakers.
New FDA podcast features UH-Hilo faculty member discussing health disparities for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
The podcast focuses on research by Deborah Taira, a professor in the Univeristy of Hawai‘i at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and senior scientist at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, and her colleague at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine at Mānoa.
Kona low threatens widespread flash flooding, prolonged heavy rain, storms for most of Hawai‘i
The potential for flash flooding around the Big Island has diminished, but remains a concern because of the uncertainty with the developing weather pattern.
Kaʻū man arrested, later released after man was shot in right thigh in Ocean View
The May 10 incident began with a report of 3 men yelling in the area of Coral Parkway, between King Kamehameha Boulevard and Tiki Lane, and ended with a man whose sister says is mentally ill identifying 48-year-old Daniel Moriarty as the person who shot him with a rusty black powder revolver.
Update: Flood advisory extended for large portion of Big Island
National Weather Service radar indicated at 3:46 p.m. slow moving heavy rain showers continuing to move over the upper slopes of the Hilo, South Kohala and Kona districts.
Big Island police seek endangered 12-year-old missing since last week
Herman Kirklin is 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen the morning of May 7 on Lehua Street in Mountain View.
Hilo man faces several charges following domestic argument involving traffic crash
The victim was transported to Hilo Medical Center for treatment of a substantial laceration to her head and concussion following the early morning incident. She was released several hours later.
Hawai‘i Police Department honors fallen officers during National Police Week
Public encouraged to attend activities and show support for law enforcement and salute those who paid the ultimate price serving and protecting their community.
Update: Ka‘ū man charged in connection with weekend standoff in Ocean View
32-year-old Kamren Adams of Ocean View is charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree terroristic threatening.
Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
This action is taken to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting others.
State implements tenant screening fee regulations for Hawai‘i residents
The new law prohibits a landlord from charging an applicant for a residential dwelling unit, a tenant screening fee that is more than the actual cost to obtain information about the applicant.
‘We need to do better’: Governor urges awareness, preparedness as Hawai‘i wildfire season approaches
State’s top executive proclaimed May as Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month
Hawai‘i County to inspect selected water service laterals in Ka‘ū
The inspections are required to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.
