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‘He who speaks softly yet moves mountains’: Late Big Island lawmaker Mark Nakashima praised by family, friends, colleagues and constituents

The 61-year-old who grew up in Honoka‘a and was first elected in 2008 to the District 1 state House seat was impeccably commited to public service and unwaveringly dedicated to the people of his district and the entire state.

Aloha Billy: Family, friends, community gather to celebrate life, legacy of former Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi

There were no formal speakers, but there was plenty of laughter, hugs, music and food, with a few tears; it was almost like a family reunion of sorts, exactly how Kenoi’s youngest sister Kina Kenoi Sai said her brother would have wanted it.

East Hawaiʻi families grieve together during the 19th Annual Celebration of Life in Hilo

Heartfelt memories of loved ones shared during the Hawai’i Care Choices’ 19th Annual Celebration of Life in Hilo.

Behind the scenes of ‘Tough of Nails’ with contestant Ilima Shim of Hawaiʻi

Ilima Shim, a mother of two who lives in Kapolei, O‘ahu, and grew up in Hōnaunau on the Big Island’s west side, finished in the top six of season four of the CBS reality TV competition show “Tough As Nails.”

Boy Scouts of America ask court to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit of 11-year-old on Big Island

In its response to a wrongful death lawsuit, the Boy Scouts of America admits only that 11-year-old Manny Carvalho died Aug. 28, 2022, “due to a gunshot while attending a Boy Scout Troop 19 Family Fun Day at Camp Honokāia.”

Hilo’s music festival Hoʻolauleʻa returned with 20 bands, food, thousands of revelers

The energy in Downtown Hilo was elevated no matter where you looked and everyone was along for the ride Saturday night with the return of the East Hawaiʻi musical festival

Big Island community helping police officer’s family after fire damages home, kills 3 pets

The fire at the family’s home in ʻĀinaloa happened during the early evening of Dec. 30. Fortunately, no one was home at the time, but the blaze caused $250,000 in damage and killed three of the family’s five dogs.

Pāhoa park renamed after beloved Big Island mayor Billy Kenoi who died of cancer

More than 150 people gathered Wednesday at the Pāhoa park to celebrate the legacy and life of the former Hawai‘i County mayor, Billy Kenois

Family Receives Home Built by Hawai’i CC Students

The keys were presented at a dedication ceremony after students spent the past academic year custom building the home.

Caregiver Event to Address Crucial Planning for Elderly Care

AARP-sponsored event to educate public on community resources and support in caring for aging loved ones.