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Public Libraries to Participate in Free Comic Book Day
Put on your cape, shine your green lantern, don your superhero or anime cosplay or just go in your everyday clothes. Whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to pick up a free comic book this weekend at your local library.
Local Officials React to Draft Opinion by US Supreme Court That Would Overturn Roe v. Wade
Anger and concern. That’s how public officials throughout Hawai‘i, from the local level to the top of state government, are reacting to a draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court that if adopted would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision.
Bill Allocating More Money to OHA Now on Governor’s Desk
A bill that would raise annual revenue payments to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $15.1 million to $21.5 million cleared both the House and Senate unanimously today and now heads to Gov. David Ige’s desk for final approval.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Mom accused in Kids’ Deaths
Idaho prosecutors in the case against Lori Vallow Daybell are seeking the death penalty.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect For Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a winter weather advisory until 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, for Big Island summits.
Bill Banning Flavored Vaping Sales Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill to ban the sale of flavored vaping products has passed both chambers of the Legislature and now moves to Gov. David Ige for his signature. HB1570 HD1 SD2 aims to minimize access to harmful tobacco products that disproportionately target kids.
Temporary Closure on Waipiʻo Valley Road Scheduled for Everyone
The County of Hawaiʻi, Department of Public Works (DPW) Engineering Division, and their engineering consultant, Haley & Aldrich, will be conducting field activities on and around Waipiʻo Valley Road starting Monday, May 9 through Friday, May 13.
Road Closure Scheduled for St. Joseph School May Day Market
St. Joseph School will hold its May Day Market on Saturday, May 7.
Kawaihae Canoe Club, Celebrating 50 Years, Feted on Thursday
Waimea’s Virtual Town Meeting on Thursday, May 5 will play tribute to the Kawaihae Canoe Club, which is celebrating its 50-year legacy of perpetuating the paddling traditions of Hawai’i while nurturing, mentoring and cherishing thousands of Big Island families, friends and keiki.
CFS Lands $20K Grant to Support Domestic Violence Shelters, Programs Statewide
Child and Family Service, Hawaii’s family-centered full-service nonprofit, received a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation in support of domestic violence shelters and programs statewide.
39th Annual Salute to the Graduates
The 39th Annual Salute to the Graduates is proudly presented by Pacific Media Group and its subsidiaries — KBIG-FM, The Beat, Kapa Hawaiian FM, Big Island Now and HFS Federal Credit Union.
Police Arrest 12 Motorists For DUI
Big Island police continue to crack down on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rainy Weather to Continue Through Midweek
Rainy weather continues on the Big Island, apparent by heavy downpours, thunderstorms and the issuing of flood advisories the afternoon of Monday, May 2. But according to a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the wet weather hasn’t been anything out of the ordinary.
Flood Advisory Extended For Portions of East Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a flood advisory for parts of East Hawaiʻi until 8 p.m. today, May 2.
Kona Drug Court Team Express Appreciation to Local Businesses That Employ Drug Court Clients
With May being National Drug Court Month, the Kona Drug Court team took time Monday, May 2, to visit businesses that employ participants in the program and express appreciation for their partnership and support.
4 Hilo Area Organizations to Receive Grant-In-Aid Funds From State Legislature
Four Hilo area organizations are getting a financial boost from the state.
Kohala High School AD Arrested For Theft, Released Pending Investigation
A Kohala High School employee was arrested Thursday on suspicion of theft and criminal tampering
2,400 Acres in Kohala Gifted to HCF For Stewardship Center
The New Moon Foundation and Kohala Institute gifted 2,400 acres of land to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation for an ahupua’a in Kohala.
Lightning Stikes Close West Hawaiʻi Landfill
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management announced the temporary closure of the West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill due to on-site lightning strikes on Monday, May 2.
May 1-7 Is Hurricane Preparedness Week
May 1-7 is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawai‘i and the National Weather Service in Honolulu wants everyone to be ready in the event a hurricane threatens the islands.
