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Everybody welcome at Ahava ‘Aina Festival of Lights Hanukkah celebration in Hilo

The Hanukkah celebration, which the congregation has hosted for more than five years, is open to all faiths, all beliefs, all ages and all beings.

UH-Hilo’s Tokunaga named National Scholar Athlete of the Year; Lillie selected to All-American Third Team

The two student-athletes from central O‘ahu helped the Vulcans to an undefeated regular season on the way to capturing back-to-back Pacific West Conference Championships and securing a hosting bid for the NCAA Division II West Regional.

Is hiring process for Hawaiʻi Police Chief transparent if 40 applicants remain anonymous?

Four finalists are in the running for Hawai‘i County’s top cop position, but it is likely the public may never know any of the other 40 candidates who applied for chief of police.

Body discovered on Hilo Bay shoreline identified

The victim was identified as 64-year-old Randall Malakaua of Hilo.

DLNR officers stepping up patrol of closed areas on Mauna Loa

The public lava viewing and traffic mitigation route will close at midnight tonight.

First Hawaiian appoints new Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

First Hawaiian, Inc., the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, has appointed James M. Moses as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank, effective Jan. 3, 2023.

Kona Beth Shalom to host Chanukah Celebration

Enjoy traditional holiday songs, learn to dance the “Chanukah Hula” and much more during the free event.

South Kohala community invited to Coffee with a Cop in Waimea

The ever-popular event is an opportunity for community members to engage with their district police officers one-on-one.

Hanukkah Menorah on display for first time as part of holiday open house at County Building in Hilo

The 8-foot tall menorah provided by Rabbi Rachel Short and the congregation of Ahava ‘Aina.

Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge nears its $1M donation goal

The Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge are $85,000 away from reaching their goal for the 2022 fall Endowment Campaign.

County seeks applicants for 2023 Summer Fun staff

Preferred applicants will have enthusiasm, patience, the ability to plan, organize and conduct activities and a desire to help children grow and develop.

Keiki celebrate the season during Hāmākua Christmas Carnival

The event, co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Department, included slides prepared by the Ka‘apuni ‘ohana, games and jumping castles.

Erupting volcanoes on Big Island spark vortices nicknamed ‘lava devils’

Images captured last week of swirling clouds near the front of the lava flow from fissure 3 on Mauna Loa while it was still active were vortices similar to dust devils.

AARP telephone town hall features Sen. Hirono discussing prescription drug prices

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono from Hawaiʻi will answer kūpuna questions on how the Inflation Reduction Act will lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients at a live telephone forum sponsored by AARP Hawaiʻi on Dec. 17.

World’s most powerful solar telescope atop Haleakalā on Maui released first public data

During the first year of operations, a milestone was hit with data from the world’s largest solar telescope on Maui made available directly to the public and scientific community.

Hāʻena shuttle on Kaua’i hits bump in road to success

Despite recent reports of disgruntled tourists, North Shore community groups are chalking up the system as a success.

Get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus for free

Mr. and Mrs. Kringle will be making an appearance this weekend at Kona Commons.

Police: 21 motorists arrested for DUI

So far this year, there have been 929 DUI arrests compared with 1,007 during the same period last year, a decrease of 7.8%.

‘Home for the HiloDays’ returns with music, comedy, dancers and special guests

The holiday tradition returns for its third year this weekend at the historic Palace Theater in Downtown Hilo.

Hawai‘i politician behind national education report

Hawai‘i State House Rep. Justin Woodson claims “more needs to be done to support our teachers and to meet the needs of all our students.”
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