February Youth Track and Field Meets Announced
Keiki 6 to 14 years old are invited to enter free track and field meets that the Department of Parks and Recreation will hold simultaneously in East Hawai‘i and West Hawai‘i to accommodate the large...
View ArticleNorth Hawaii Community Hospital Achieves Level III Trauma Designation
North Hawaii Community Hospital (NHCH) has been designated as a Level III Trauma Facility by Hawaii’s Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services, and Injury Prevention Branch. This designation is...
View ArticleBig Island Police Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old Hilo Girl
(11/27/13 UPDATE) I have heard that she is now safe at home. Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Hilo girl, who was reported missing. Ashlyn Cruz-Labrador was last seen on Wednesday...
View ArticleBig Island Police Looking for Senior Citizen Last Seen in Parking Lot of...
UPDATE: Hatsuko Yamashita has been located in good health. Police are requesting public assistance in locating a missing person, Hatsuko Yamashita, Female 84, who may be in a white 1990 Toyota Corolla...
View ArticleHighlights of the 2013 Hilo Christmas Parade – Pahoa Holiday Parade Next Weekend
Highlights of the 2013 Hilo Christmas Parade on the Big Island of Hawaii sponsored by the Hilo Jaycees: Just a reminder that the Pahoa Holiday Parade will be happening next Saturday, December 7th....
View ArticleBig Island Community to Receive National Wildfire Safety Award Tomorrow
Kohala By The Sea is one of only 34 communities nationwide to receive a national award from the Firewise Communities/USA program for its decade long commitment to wildfire safety. Community members...
View ArticleHospice of Hilo Celebrates with 24th Annual Light Up a Life
Hospice of Hilo is celebrating the Holiday Season by lighting up the Trees of Remembrance at its 24th Annual Light Up a Life. The trees are at the two entrances of Macy’s at the Prince Kuhio Mall from...
View ArticlePublic Invited to Community Town Hall Meeting With Sen. Russell Ruderman
The public is invited to join Senator Russell Ruderman as he hosts a Community Talk Story Session in Kea‘au to discuss state legislation, community priorities, and how the public can participate in the...
View ArticleJapanese Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Season with Food Drive
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii collected foodstuffs for The Food Basket: Hawaii Island’s food bank, during its holiday party and general membership meeting Dec. 2. Francis...
View ArticlePictures From the 2013 Pahoa Holiday Parade
Today was the 2013 Pahoa Holiday Parade. Montessori Country School in Pahoa served as the Grand Marshall of this years parade. You can click on the pictures below for the full size image:Filed under:...
View ArticleResults of the 2013 Pahoa Holiday Parade
The winners for the Pahoa holiday parade are as follows: Best Keiki Group Montessori Country School Head Start Best Student Group Malamalama Waldorf Boys and Girls Club Best Kupuna VWF Motorcycles...
View ArticleNeighborhood Place of Puna Receives $5,811.19 From Ohana Fuels
Ohana Fuels, a TOP TIER brand of Hawaii Petroleum Inc., recently donated $5,811.19 to Neighborhood Place of Puna. Ohana Fuels’ generous donation will help Neighborhood Place of Puna provide free weekly...
View ArticleCommentary – Saving The Ala Kahakai “Kings” Trail
We are asking for everyones support on this issue and make aware of what is happening here. The Ala Kahakai “Kings” trail starts from the Puna district to the northern end of Kohala. Part of this...
View ArticleBig Island Police Asking Public’s Help in Identifying Two Folks Caught on...
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two persons captured on surveillance video during an attempted burglary at a fast food restaurant in Hilo. The attempted burglary...
View Article2014 Waimea Ocean Film Festival Unveils Films, Filmmakers, Speakers and...
The 2014 Waimea Ocean Film Festival (Ocean Film) offers an exciting lineup of films, special guests, intimate coffee talks, Q&As, exhibits, receptions and morning activities, running non-stop...
View ArticleQueen’s Health Systems and North Hawaii Community Hospital Enter Into Formal...
The Queen‘s Health Systems (Queen‘s), corporate parent of The Queen‘s Medical Center (QMC), announced today that it has officially entered into an affiliation agreement with North Hawaii Community...
View ArticleHilo Gyms Host Youth Winter Break Programs
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering Winter Intersession Programs at two Hilo gymnasiums for parents seeking safe, supervised and healthy activities for their keiki during...
View ArticleFirst Families Welcomed Home To Kamakoa Nui – Workforce Housing Project in...
Four families, first-time homeowners employed along the South Kohala coast, got the keys to their new homes at Kamakoa Nui today. Kamakoa Nui, a workforce housing project by the County of Hawai‘i,...
View ArticleCherry Blossom Fest to Honor Two Women
The 21st Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1 is dedicated to Waimea residents Emiko Wakayama and Fumi Bonk. The women, who both have Japanese heritage, will be recognized at...
View ArticleSign-Ups Being Accepted for January HI-PAL Basketball Event in Kona
The Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League will hold its 24th Annual HI-PAL Hope Chapel 3-on-3 Basketball Jam in Kona during the weekend of January 18-20. Sign-ups are being accepted now until Monday,...
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