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In Final Chamber Address, Ige Touts Past Big Island Projects with Eye on More to Come
In his final address at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon, Gov. David Ige bid farewell to a group he’s worked closely with during his eight-year governorship and recapped some of the major accomplishments his administration helped land on the Big Island – which have been many.
Free Wi-Fi Installed at Panaʻewa Park Thanks to Multi-Agency Partnership
Free Wi-Fi is coming to the Panaʻewa Park area as part of a scalable pilot program, the county announced Thursday.
The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
In 2016, George Stewart began experiencing abdominal pain and growling sounds in his abdomen. The symptoms worsened over the next several months.
Hilo Man Accused of Attempted Murder Indicted
A Hilo man charged a week ago with attempted murder was indicted by a Hilo grand jury.
Big Island Police Participate in Keaukaha Summer of Fun Event
Big Island police got to have some summer fun with keiki this week during an event in Keaukaha.
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Tour Helicopter Crash Near South Point
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report concerning the crash of a tour helicopter earlier this month near South Point.
DOH: 1 Additional Probable Monkeypox Case Reported
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified one additional probable case of monkeypox in an Oʻahu resident, the department stated on Friday, June 24.
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau Cultural Festival Postponed Because of COVID
Plans to celebrate Hawaiian culture at a West Hawai‘i national park have been postponed.
Hawai‘i Delegation Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling to Overturn Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on Friday that ends constitutional protections for abortions in America.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of June 24
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
Volcano Watch: From Macro to Micro — How Hawaiian Rocks Tell Their Stories
Like the pages of a book, the stories of Hawaiian volcanoes are “written” in layers of rock.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Recognizes West Hawaiʻi Commissioner David Kaʻapu
The Hawaiian Homes Commission adopted Resolution No. 306 honoring Commissioner David Kaʻapu’s service to the beneficiary community at its Monday, June 20 regular meeting.
Parade, Festival Highlight Packed Pride Weekend in Hilo
Everybody is encouraged to come out this weekend to show support and celebrate the Big Island’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community members.
UH Men’s Basketball to Open 2022-23 Big West Conference Slate Against UC Davis
The University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team will open its Big West Conference slate Dec. 29 at home against the University of California, Davis.
2022-23 Big West Conference Slate to Put Rainbow Wahine to the Test
A 20-game 2022-23 Big West Conference slate with a twist will put regular season conference champion the University of Hawai‘i women’s basketball team to the test as head coach Laura Beeman enters her 11th season at the team’s helm.
Man Indicted For 1978 Kalapana Murder
A Big Island grand jury on Wednesday, June 22, indicted a man for murder in connection with the discovery or a woman’s body in 1978.
Statewide Awareness Campaign Aimed at Reducing Kūpuna Fall Injuries Underway
A new statewide awareness campaign is aimed at reducing injuries to kūpuna from falling.
Big Island 8-Year-Old Qualifies For PGA Drive, Chip And Putt Sub-Regionals on O’ahu
A Big Island 8-year-old has qualified to continue in competition for a PGA event and is looking for help from the community to get there.
HOA Revokes Cat-Feeding Fines, But Condo Owner Still Unhappy With Decision
The homeowner’s association that levied $26,000 in fines at a Keauhou condo owner for feeding two wild cats rescinded the fines on grounds that the owner stop feeding the animals.
