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New, upgraded Hilo sirens to be tested Friday

This test will sound various alert tones that will be audible in the surrounding areas.

Letter carriers to collect food May 13 for Stamp Out Hunger drive on Big Island

The National Association of Letter Carriers is conducting its 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 13 with local donations to support the Food Basket on the Big Island.

AI unraveling mysteries of first stars on Maunakea

Scientists used artificial intelligence to analyze the chemical abundances of old stars seen by a telescope on Maunakea and found indications that the very first stars in the universe were born in groups rather than as isolated single stars.

Hawai‘i Community College offers chance to try year of school — for free

The Ēlama & Hilo One scholarship programs at Hawai’i Community College help youth and adults who might not otherwise go to college due to “compelling barriers” with a free year to get them started.

Fisherman’s wife says studies are done; time to reopen ocean access to Pohoiki boat ramp

The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is proposing dredging and excavating most of the volcanic debris from the 2018 Kilauea eruption that landlocked the boat ramp, severely curtailing fishing, emergency services and other commercial, recreational and food subsistence activities that previously relied on ocean access there.

Name of captain shot and killed in 1890 to be added to police memorial wall in Hilo

A new name will be unveiled on the Hawaiʻi County Police Department Memorial Wall: Capt. T. N. Simeona, who was murdered in a shootout with a suspect in North Kohala on Sept. 25, 1890. 

Hawai‘i police seek endangered child last seen in Hilo

Justine Kawaa is a female aged 12, 5 feet tall, 145 pounds with brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair.

7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga; no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi

At 6:02 a.m. on Wednesday, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Tonga Islands at a depth of 132 miles; there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i.

Community input sought on master plan for old Hilo Memorial Hospital

Residents, service providers, stakeholders, and other interested parties are encouraged to come have their say in the future of the property.

U.S. Sen. Hirono reintroduces legislation to tackle child care crisis

U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act that tackles the child care crisis.

Both lanes open on ‘Singing Bridge’ in Hilo, but emergency repairs continue

Both lanes of Wailuku Bridge, also known as “Singing Bridge,” in Hilo have reopened after nearly three weeks of emergency repairs, but the work is not done.

Community invited to online meeting about dredging at Pohoiki boat ramp on Big Island

The state is hosting an online public meeting Wednesday to discuss the draft environmental assessment for the project that would reopen ocean access at the boat ramp in Puna.

New state law imposes fines on landlords discriminating against tenants receiving housing assistance

A new state law makes discrimination against voucher holders and recipients of other housing assistance programs illegal for many landlords in Hawai‘i. Act 310, which became law on May 1, prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for available real property, against prospective or current tenants based on participation in a Permanent Supportive Housing programs or any […]

Student-led startup helping water sport athletes wins UH Venture Competition

Motion Management, led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa students, won a prize package of more than $36,000.

Kindergarten registration open for Hawaiian Language Immersion school

Registration at the Hawaiian is open for children who will be 5 years of age on or before July 31.

Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Kealakekua woman

The 19-year-old was last seen in the Kealakekua area on Friday.

Young Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders face highest cancer death rates

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders between the ages of 20 and 49 had the highest death rate from any cancer, compared to 20 to 49-year-olds from other racial and ethnic groups.

Sen. Schatz joins bipartisan effort to protect children from harms of social media

U.S. senators Brian Schatz, Tom Cotton, Chris Murphy and Katie Britt have proposed new legislation called the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act, aimed at safeguarding children from the harmful effects of social media.

Hawai’i Police made 22 fentanyl-related arrests in first four months of 2023

For the first four months of 2023, the Hawaiʻi Police Department made 22 fentanyl-related arrests, recovering 383 grams of fentanyl and 598 fentanyl pills.

Puna man charged with assaulting 43-year-old with knives and nunchucks

Ocean Keanaluokona Hegent is facing assault and kidnapping charges in connection to an incident that occurred on Friday.
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