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‘Fill a Police Cruiser’ food drive aids Hawaiʻi Island families in need
The community can support local families this holiday season with the annual “Fill a Police Cruiser” food drive at the Kona Costco this Friday.
Fall 2025 commencement schedule set for University of Hawaiʻi 4-year campuses
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
commencement scheduled for Dec. 20; all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses throughout the state will host spring commencement services in May 2026.
Help show there is still magic in the world: Adopt a letter through Operation Santa today
New team option and an expanded online catalog for Santa’s Gift Shoppe make fulfilling kids’ and families’ holiday wishes through this annual U.S. Postal Service holiday program easier this year.
Puna man charged in connection with two incidents involving burglary, theft in Kūkiʻo
One was the burglary of a Holo Kula Place residence and theft of a luxury watch, while the other was the theft of a smartphone removed from a golf cart parked along Kūkiʻo Nui Drive.
Hawai‘i County issues water restriction to South Kohala customers, including resorts
Due to unexpected equipment malfunctions, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is requiring customers to reduce water use by at least 25%.
November yields highest number of fentanyl-related arrests made on Big Island this year
According to its monthly stats report, Hawai‘i Island police also recovered 42.22 grams of illicit fentanyl and 20.5 fentanyl pills.
Hawai‘i County disperses funds for 6 upcoming affordable housing projects
The money, coming from Hawai‘i County’s Affordable Housing Production Program, is part of the program’s grant awards for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Mental fitness exam ordered for Kona man accused of robbery, assault — and called himself God
Forty-year-old Andrew Green allegedly told a security guard at a Kona hotel: “I am God and I can do or take whatever I want.”
Hawaiʻi County extends waste restrictions at East Hawaiʻi Sort Station
Commercially generated waste larger than 5 cubic yards must be taken to the West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill until June 30, 2026.
Fifty keiki enjoy a shopping spree with Hawaiʻi Island heroes
Fifty keiki enjoyed a fun-filled shopping spree alongside law enforcement officers for the ninth annual Heroes and Helpers event.
NAS swimming pool in Hilo to host Red Cross lifeguard classes in January
The County of Hawaiʻi is hosting an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course this January at Hilo’s NAS Swimming Pool, offering comprehensive training from deep-water skills to CPR.
Hawaiʻi County opens registration for free disaster training for community members
As Hawaiʻi County prepares for 2026, residents are urged to enhance their disaster response skills through free Community Emergency Response Team training that will take place in January.
Georgia woman arrested after two incidents involving speeding, reckless driving
Shelly Turner of Georgia faces several motor vehicle charges after two separate incidents of eluding police last Thursday.
U.S. Geological Survey searches for new monitoring site after Kīlauea summit camera buried in volcanic debris
The V3cam on the south rim of Kīlauea was buried under 50 feet of tephra, abruptly ending its livestream.
Medical groups support newborn Hepatitis B immunization despite new federal recommendation
The West Coast Health Alliance, alongside major health organizations, strongly recommends continuing routine hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns.
Hawaiʻi residents invited to join U.S. Sen. Schatzʻs noon town hall call on Thursday
Join U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in a statewide telephone town hall on Dec. 11 to discuss key federal issues impacting Hawaiʻi.
Business Monday: Hilo International Airport opens new café inside the terminal
The newly opened Laniākea Café in the Hilo International Airport terminal offers travelers an all-day menu of food, coffee and alcoholic beverages from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
11 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Nov. 24-30 on Big Island roadways
Five of the 11 drivers were involved in traffic crashes; none were younger than 21 years old. DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
$1.25M project merges tech, community design for Hawaiʻi hazard monitoring
The project is aimed at protecting the people and ecosystems of the islands from threats such as wildfires, drought, flooding, hurricanes, tsunamis, water contamination and more.
Bipartisan effort led by Hawai‘i’s Schatz aimed at promoting native arts and culture
He is joined by fellow Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, both Democrats, and Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski to introduce the Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act, which would also unlock federal funds for Native Hawaiian Organizations.
