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Couple indicted on attempted murder charges for firing at Hawai‘i police officers
Dylan and Leilani Alcain are facing the same 11 offenses stemming from alleged crimes that occurred on April 20.
Event for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to be held April 27 in Hilo Peace Garden
An event in the Hilo Peace Garden will be held on April 27 as part of the 42nd Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a nationwide event that aims to honor crime victims and survivors and recognize individuals dedicated to serving victims in the community.
State defends actions to protect nēnē in Waikōloa, but offers no solution for cats
At the direction of Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, Chair Dawn Chang of the Department of Land and Natural Resources came to the Big Island to “broker peace” with cat groups upset the state mandated the removal of feeding and watering stations to protect nēnē in Waikōloa.
Police still looking for 33-year-old woman from Ocean View with outstanding warrant
Hawai‘i Island police are renewing its request for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Justina Alves of Ocean View.
American Heart Association to host virtual panel discussion on workforce well-being
The American Heart Association is hosting a free virtual Workforce Well-Being Panel Discussion on April 26 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Kona-based coffee company wins two Good Food Awards
Pacific Coffee Research is the first Hawaiʻi-based company to win in the awards’ coffee division.
Kea‘au Elementary educator wins STACY Award for Teaching Excellence
This year’s recipient is Daphna Ehrenhalt, a fifth-grade inclusion teacher at Keaʻau Elementary School on Hawaiʻi Island.
Firing called for Prince Kūhiō Plaza GM who stopped legendary Hawaiian entertainers for safety reasons
Legendary musician Melveen Leed and kumu hula Iwalani Walsh Tseu were at a craft fair at the Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo giving an impromptu performance when the general manager asked them to leave, sparking some community outrage.
Makapala and ‘O‘ōkala water customers reminded to continue conservation efforts
The Voluntary Water Conservation Notice, in place since March 23, asks affected water customers to reduce water use by 10%.
Second measles case identified on O‘ahu
Authorities confirmed the second case was exposed by the previously confirmed case in an international traveler reported on April 10.
Update: 12-year-old girl found in good health in Hilo
Justine was last seen on Kaumana Drive in Hilo on Monday at 10:10 p.m. wearing a black hoodie and blue shorts.
Hawai‘i Mayor Roth announces Climate Action Plan
The Integrated Climate Action Plan aims to chart the county’s responsibility to reduce climate change.
Big Island Now launching 2023 special graduation section
With the 2023 high school graduation season right around the corner, Big Island Now has launched a new special section that salutes all graduates and provides information about graduations across the island.
Bail maintained for husband, wife facing attempted murder of police officers
On Monday, Dylan Alcain and his wife Leilani Alcain appeared before Judge Kimberly Taniyama for an initial appearance after being arrested and charged in connection to two Hele Gas Station break-ins — one in Kona and the other in Captain Cook; an armed robbery in Kona Paradise Subdivision in South Kona; and shooting at police officers.
Police need help locating 15-year-old in Holualoa area on Big Island
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Isaiah Gravette.
Big Island’s Sharon Beck named Hawaiʻi’s top public school principal for 2023
Sharon Beck, principal of Ka ‘u High & Pahala Elementary School on Hawaii island, was named winner of the 17th Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award as Hawaii’s top public school principal for 2023.
Fire destroys vacant home in Leilani Estates in Pāhoa on Big Island
A vacant, single-story residential house was destroyed by a fire on Sunday in Pāhoa.
Hawai‘i County seeking proposals for affordable housing funding
The county’s Office of Housing and Community Development will be requesting proposals for Affordable Housing Production Program funds from eligible developers, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies and community land trusts starting May 1.
What’s the best way to address cat colonies on the Big Island? Take our 30-second poll #9
What is the best way to humanely address the overpopulation of feral/community cats on the Big Island? Take our 30-second poll.
Recent blood shortage sparks discussion to bring back Elvis Sheppard drive on Big Island
The blood supply has always fluctuated within the state of Hawaiʻi, but the situation was dire on Easter weekend when there was only a day-and-half worth of type O blood.
