News
Annual Code Challenge to Take Place this Weekend
The event will take place on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium.
Why Hawai‘i County no Longer Recycles Paper, Plastic
DEM Director Bill Kucharski on Tuesday afternoon provided a briefing to the Hawai‘i County Council on changes to the county’s recycling policy
Men’s Shelter to Open in Hilo
The old Hilo Memorial Hospital, located on Rainbow Drive, will serve as the Keolahou Shelter and Assessment Center.
PATH Receives Statewide Award
PATH was the Community Collaborator Awardee. This is the first time PATH has a received an award from HANO.
Weekly Report: 19 Motorists Arrested for DUI
During the week of Oct. 7 through 13, Hawai‘i County Police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Pāhala Transfer Station is Closed Today
The Pāhala Transfer Station will reopen as regularly scheduled on Friday, October 18, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
10 vehicles towed on IRONMAN Race Day
Overall, officers responded to incidents throughout Kona District as usual.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Woman
Hawai’i County Police Department issued a text alert indicating they are searching for 36-year-old Sharah Day.
KBIG-FM, ACS Sponsor Pink Out Color Run
The 2nd Annual Pink Out Color Run is in Hilo. It is a family-friendly, untimed 5K fun run for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Investigation Continues into Injuries of Toddler
As of Oct. 14, a toddler with suspected injuries of child abuse, remains hospitalized on Oahu.
Kea’au High Finalist in Cyber Program Competition
Gov. David Ige has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Hawai‘i in recognition of the state’s role in identifying, protecting its citizens from and responding to cyber threats.
Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Teen
Hawaiʻi Count Police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating a 15-year-old Ocean View juvenile male who was reported missing.
Obey or Nay? UH Hilo Talks Civil Disobedience
UH Hilo this week held a symposium that delved into the concept of civil disobedience versus a moral obligation to follow established laws.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
HTA, HLTA Sponsors Sex Trafficking Symposiums
Ho’ōla Na Pua, a Hawai‘i nonprofit working against sex trafficking, is holding symposiums across the state.
Sciences and the Sacred: Conversations on Maunakea
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will hold a lecture series titled Sciences and the Sacred: Conversations on Maunakea throughout the 2019–2020 academic year.
IRONMAN: Finish Line, Podium Photo Gallery
The 2019 VEGA IRONMAN World Championship, held in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, was not lacking for drama. Nor was it lacking for elation.
