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Hawai‘i Police: Damaged Fiber Line Restored
Hawai‘i police report that Hawaiian Telecom has successfully conducted follow-up repairs to its fiber line and that cell and landline phone service to the westside of the island is now fully restored.
IRONMAN World Championship to Continue 2-Day Race Format for 2023 Event
IRONMAN, in collaboration with local and state officials in Hawai‘i, announced today that the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon will continue with a two-day format in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on Oct. 12 and 14.
Puna Officer Honored For Role in Finding Lost 5-Year-Old
An East Hawai‘i organization recently honored a Puna police officer for his role in locating a missing 5-year-old.
Service Interruption Possible as Hawaiian Telcom Continues Work to Repair Damaged Fiber Line
Hawai‘i police warn residents may experience issues using 911 or the department’s non-emergency phone line this evening as Hawaiian Telcom crews continue to repair a break in a fiber line in West Hawai‘i.
UH-Hilo Soccer Standout Named PacWest Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Daelenn Tokunaga recently added one more accomplishment to her list of accolades.
‘Access to Care’ Data Shows Troubling Trends in Community Health
A statewide survey that involved nearly 3,300 residents this spring has revealed some troubling data.
UH-Hilo Soccer Player Advances in NCAA Woman of The Year Selection Process
A University of Hawai‘i at Hilo star — on and off the field — is one step closer to possibly being named National Collegiate Athletic Association Woman of the Year.
West Hawaiʻi Organics Facility to Reopen This Week
The county reports that a facility in West Hawaiʻi that closed earlier this month will be reopening this week.
Online Tool Promotes Shopping Local, Posts Available Jobs
A free online platform created to help local businesses reach customers and gain support is now adding a community events calendar and page for employers to post job listings.
Police Seeking South Kona Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant
Big Island police are asking the public for help with locating a man wanted on an outstanding warrant.
Big Island Job Openings: Featured Openings From July 12 to 27, 2022
Big Island Now’s featured jobs from July 12 to 27, 2022. Add your job listings.
Salvation Army Helping Keiki Start School Year Off With New Supplies
School begins next week and The Salvation Army is helping make sure Big Island students return to classrooms with enough supplies to kick off another year of learning.
Weekly COVID Update: 542 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 4,075 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, July 27, bringing the statewide total to 325,944.
Police: Drive Safely When School Starts Back up
With island keiki heading back to school soon, the Hawai‘i Police Department is encouraging motorists to drive safely when approaching school zones.
Previously Closed Portion of Kaūmana Drive Now Open
Big Island police reported at 7:16 p.m. Tuesday that Kaūmana Drive is now open.
Earthquakes Rattle Near Pāhala, Kamaʻehuakanaloa Seamount
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday afternoon near Pāhala.
Mountain View Man Charged With Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Minor
A Mountain View man is facing several sexual exploitation charges.
A Hui Hou: KAPA FM Morning Show Hosts Jaz and Ka‘ea Announce Retirement
KAPA FM’s weekly morning DJs of The Bolohead & Babes Show are retiring.
Subaru Telescope Makes Nā‘ālehu Classrooms Come Alive
Designed by Subaru Telescope to bring astronomy and STEM education to students and communities across Hawai‘i Island, the brand new Subaru Stars program held its first event at Nā‘ālehu Elementary School earlier this summer.
Resolution Seeks Performance Audit of Marred County Housing Agency
An expanding corruption scandal involving a former county housing specialist and his cronies has made headlines during the past two weeks and put a focus on the county’s use of affordable housing credits.
