#sign waving

Nonprofit organizes statewide sign waving against human trafficking

The sign-waving initiative aims to unite the community in raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation.

Big Island advocates for missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls in Hilo

The event, held on the lawn facing Kanoelehua Avenue outside the Hilo Ross store, was intended to “address the systemic issues that contribute to the disproportionately high rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls,” said Kimi Palacio of Going Home Hawai‘i.

Update: Ka‘ū residents hold second sign waving opposing proposed Punalu‘u resort

A caravan is planned to get Ka‘ū residents to Hilo on Monday for the Windward Planning Commission’s special meeting.

‘Dr. Kimo’ Alameda officially announces 2024 bid for Hawai‘i County mayor

The former Bay Clinic CEO and chief of the Hawai‘i Island Fentanyl Task Force made his announcement in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the main pavilion at Wailoa River State Recreation Area on Saturday night in Hilo.

Big Island high school students wave signs against deadly fentanyl

The signs included the messages: One pill can kill; Fentanyl kills; and Narcan saves lives.

Police Hold Sign-Waving Event to Promote Traffic Safety

As part of the police department’s ongoing efforts to educate residents about the dangers of impaired driving, speeding and reckless driving, the Hilo Community Policing Section conducted a sign-waving event Tuesday, Aug. 9, in Honomū.

Native Hawaiian Organizations to Host ‘Walk To The Box’ in Hilo

Several Native Hawaiian organizations are hosting an event in East Hawai‘i to highlight the importance of civic engagement and voter turnout.

HPD Reminds Motorists to Celebrate Responsibly This Holiday Season

With traffic fatalities up 66% higher than this time last year, Hawai‘i Police Department is urging motorists to drive safely and sober this holiday season.

OPINION: Sign-Waving Doesn’t Get You Votes

“While wagging an open palm toward the sky may demonstrate some serious shoulder stamina, it’s really not buying you our votes.”