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‘Bake Squad’ Star Headlines 2022 Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala
The star of a Netflix TV series is headlining the 2022 Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala with a special treat that’s all about the textures.
Coast Guard Pulls 1 Mariner, 2 Dogs Aboard Disabled Vessel to Shore
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter William Hart assisted one mariner and two dogs aboard the disabled 32-foot sailboat Wind Rush north of O‘ahu, Monday.
PO Box Section at Paʻauilo Post Office to Be Temporarily Closed
Customers of the Paʻauilo Post Office are being notified that the PO Box section, parcel lockers and mail drop slot will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction work.
Legislature Passes Measure to Support Pilot Program for Women’s Court
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary applauded the Hawaii State Legislature for its support of a three-year pilot program to create a Women’s Court.
Legislature Passes Measures to Protect State’s Natural Resources
The state Legislature, among many other priorities during the 2022 legislative session, took action to be a better steward of the environment.
Big Island Job Openings: Featured Positions From May 1 to 10
Big Island Now’s featured jobs from May 1 to 10. Add your job listing.
Hawaiʻi Film Festival Announces This Year’s Winners
The Fourth Annual Made in Hawaiʻi Film Festival closed out its Hilo portion of the event on Sunday, May 8, with an awards ceremony at the Hilo Palace Theater.
Instability Ushered in by Trade Winds Causes Rainy April on Big Island
April definitely put the “rainy” in the 2021-22 rainy season.
Celebration of Life Lantern Floating Event Returns to Reeds Bay
The Celebration of Life Lantern Floating Event returns after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Captain Cook Name Change Proposal Shelved
A resolution that requested the U.S. Census Bureau to change the name of the South Kona community of Captain Cook to its original name, Ka‘awaloa, stalled this legislative session.
2 Nā‘ālehu Homes Destroyed in Structure Fire
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Nā‘ālehu late Monday night where two single family homes were on fire.
No Injuries Reported Following Hilo Structure Fire
No injuries were reported following a residential structure fire in Hilo Monday afternoon, May 9.
Public Libraries Offer Self-Paced Online Music Lessons From Master Musicians
Want to learn how to play an instrument? Want to learn from a professional who mastered their art? Then look no farther than your public library.
Watch: Men of Pa‘a Pay Respect to Kupuna During Day of Service
Members of a Puna nonprofit organization Men of Pa‘a visited Kailua-Kona this weekend to introduce their mission to the western side of the island as well as to restore the traditional and cultural practice of building cohesion with and showing respect to kupuna.
Legislature Passes Bill For Annual Observance of Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea
The state Legislature, for the first time in state history, is recognizing a holiday established during the Hawaiian monarchy.
Legislature Passes Several Key Energy, Environmental Protection Measures
Among the many measures approved during the 2022 state legislative session, which ended Thursday, May 5, were several bills that will benefit the environment and continue the state’s push toward the use of clean energy.
Roth Attends IRONMAN World Championship in Utah; Event Returns to Big Island in October
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth traveled to Utah during the weekend to attend the 2021 IRONMAN World Championship, which was postponed from last October and moved from the Big Island because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPD Identifies Victim Killed in Early Morning Crash
Authorities have identified the victim killed in an early-morning two-car crash near Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Public Invited to Attend Police Week Festivities
Hawai‘i Island residents and visitors are invited to attend Police Week festivities, including station tours, during the national event next week.
Puna Man Held on $95K Bail for Various Drug Offenses
A Puna man is scheduled to appear in Hilo District Court this afternoon on various methamphetamine possession and attempted distribution drug charges.
