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Coast Guard medevacs 2 ailing men from cruise ship 50 miles off Cape Kumukahi

A cruise ship Friday night reported men experiencing heart attack-like symptoms and internal bleeding, respectively.

Elderly man found beaten in Hilo; suspect in custody

The suspect’s bail was set at $120,000. He’s scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

Pedestrian killed after being struck by pickup truck in Volcano

Multiple witnesses confirmed the pedestrian was standing by the stop sign before running into the road in front of the pickup truck.

Authorities investigate reported assault that left Big Island man dead

The incident occurred on April 14 when police responded to an unknown disturbance in Ocean View.

Shooting in Puna leaves man with multiple injuries; 1 man in custody

Shortly before 11 a.m. on Friday, Hawai‘i Island police responded to an unknown type of disturbance at a residence on 7th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Felony charges filed in 3rd Circuit Court against East Hawai‘i man accused of starving, beating toddler

According to the charging document, abuse against the child occurred on several occasions between January and March 2024.

Two women killed following three-vehicle crash in Hilo

The crash occurred on Kanoelehua Avenue near Pi‘ilani Street.

Hawai‘i Island police respond to second fatal crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in less than a week

One man is dead and two others are injured following a single-vehicle crash on the highway late Thursday night.

Fire hydrant flow test scheduled at Hilo Medical Center

The test will run from 9 to 10 p.m. Impacted customers include those along Waiānuenue Avenue between Pūnāwai Street, Waiau Street, including Rainbow Drive, Pu‘uhina Street, Punahele Street, Waimea Place and any other side roads and lanes.

Hawai‘i Island police ID California woman killed in car crash along Hāmākua Coast

Hawai‘i Police Department’s East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit launched a negligent homicide investigation, which is currently ongoing.

$150 million donation to connect Hilo Medical Center, Hawai’i Pacific Health and UCSF Health

In recognition of Lynne and Marc Benioff’s philanthropy, Hilo Medical Center will be renamed Hilo Benioff Medical Center and Straub Medical Center will become Straub Benioff Medical Center.

Extra special delivery: Big Island family welcomes Leap Day baby girl

Mahina Ohs, who was born at 1:28 p.m. Thursday, oins the ranks of about only 5 million “leaplings” or “leapers” around the globe who were born on Feb. 29, the extra day added to the calendar just once every four years.

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye thanks Governor Josh Green for releasing $50 million for Hilo Medical Center

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou, Pepeʻekeo) released a statement thanking Governor Josh Green for releasing $50 million in capital improvement project funds to finance the design, construction, and equipment for a new facility to expand the Intensive Care Unit and Medical Surgical Unit at Hilo Medical Center on Feb. 29.

Hawai‘i Island police identify woman who drown in Puna over the weekend

The woman fell off the cliffs in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision area and was swept out to sea.

Autopsy results reveal man found floating face-down in waters near Hilo Pier drowned

the autopsy is pending as pathologists await toxicology results. There was no indication of foul play.

Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning in Puna

At 1:59 a.m., Puna patrol officers, along with Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel, responded to the sea cliff area off Beach Road and Paradise Drive for a report of a woman who had slipped and fallen into the ocean.

Big Island Now poll results: More of everything is needed when talking about healthcare

Out of 609 votes, voters noted all the options presented in the poll as important with 290 votes.

Hawai‘i Island police investigate after body found floating in Hilo Harbor

Police do not suspect foul play at this time; however, an autopsy has been scheduled for early next week to determine the exact cause of death.

Police: Incident at Pāhoa school hospitalizes 12-year-old girl; toxicology results pending

Students provided conflicting statements to officers; however, it was reported that the 12-year-old female may have “vaped” just prior to going unresponsive.

Schatz, Hirono, introduce bill to increase Medicare reimbursement for Hawai‘i hospitals

This legislation would recognize the cost-of-living challenges that hospitals in Hawai‘i and Alaska face and would increase reimbursement for hospitals in both states to ensure that they can continue to serve seniors.
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