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High Bacteria Levels Detected at Keaukaha Beach
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is retesting Keaukaha Beach after high levels of bacteria were detected in the water.
2 UH-Hilo Baseball Players Receive Post-Season Honors
Two members of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Vulcans baseball team have earned post-season Pacific West Conference honors.
Police Investigating Following Discovery of Body in Kona
Big Island police are investigating after a body was found near an intersection in West Hawai‘i.
Former Kaua‘i Police Department Employee Indicted For Felony Theft
A former employee of the Kaua‘i Police Department has been indicted for fraud and theft by a Kaua‘i County grand jury.
New And Improved Tennis Courts Now Open at UH-Hilo
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo has re-opened its tennis courts after making several improvements and additions.
Building Division Issues Reminder on Permit Expirations as of June 1
The Department of Public Works Building Division reminded the public about permit expirations as of June 1.
Puna Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in 2019 Mountain View Shooting
A Puna Man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in relation to a 2019 shooting in Mountain View.
Police Arrest 23 Motorists for DUI
Big Island police continue their pursuit of making the island’s roadways safe from motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
HSTA Board Approves Mahi as Executive Director
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association’s Board of Directors on Saturday, May 14 approved hiring veteran Hawaii teacher, administrator, union and student advocate Ann Mahi as the HSTA’s next executive director.
Police Renew Request For Public’s Help With Finding Missing Hilo Man
Big Island police are asking the public again for its help to find a missing Hilo man.
Big Island Job Openings: Featured Openings From May 11 to 16
Big Island Now’s featured jobs from May 11 to 16, 2022.
‘I Don’t Want to Place Another Name on That Wall’: Ceremony Pays Tribute to Fallen Police Officers
“Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Hawai‘i Set to Receive Federal Dollars to Help Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers from Extinction
Federal dollars are headed to Hawai‘i to help address the extinction crisis facing at least four species of native Hawaiian birds.
Plenty of Pros: Missing Out on Teacher of the Year Award Gives Waiākea Finalist More Time in the Classroom
Kurt Russell, a history teacher from Oberlin High School in Ohio, was named the 2022 National Teacher of the Year.
Police Week Kicks Off With Ceremony in Hilo
The community has gathered at the Hilo police station this morning to celebrate Police Week and honor Hawaiʻi police officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
No Injuries Reported After Kea‘au Structure Fire
No injuries were reported following a structure fire in Kea‘au Sunday evening.
Project Hōkūlani Offers Free College Prep For High School Students
High school students have an opportunity to build their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while getting some help preparing for college through a program offered by the University of Hawai’i.
Have Coffee With a Cop This Week in Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is again giving island residents the chance to chat with officers over a cup of hot coffee.
AstroDay Gives Community Chance to Geek Out About Astronomy, Science
A future astronaut, one burgeoning paleontologist and hundreds of others of all ages and sizes came to space out Saturday, May 14, at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo for AstroDay.
