Big Island Police Holding Community Meeting in Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Police Department will hold a community meeting on Thursday, May 22, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Hilo police station. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to meet the Police...
View ArticlePahoa Spirit Parade is This Saturday
The Pahoa Booster Club is pleased to showcase all Pahoa schools including Pahoa High and Intermediate, Kua O Ka La and HAAS, all wearing their school colors. Please join us in celebrating the...
View ArticleHAAS School Board Hides Executive Session Meeting – Cops Called to Protect...
Last night there was supposed to be a resolution to an executive session that was going on with Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science (HAAS) school alleging teacher abuse made by a few parents of students...
View ArticleHAAS Principal Busted for International Drug Running in the ’70s
According to an April 16, 1972 article in the Pacific Stars & Stripes, “Thai Police Nab 2 on Drug Rap (Bottom Left)” Steve Hirakami, the current principal at Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences...
View ArticleFive Big Island Organizations Awarded Aloha Grown Malama Honua Award
A total of five (5) Big Island organizations were awarded with the 2014 Aloha Grown Malama Honua Award. Each received a $500 award towards a specific project, program or initiative that embodies Aloha...
View ArticleBus Service to Waikoloa Village Resorts and Waimea Begin
Aloha, Mass Transit has just informed us that the new Waikoloa Village Bus Routes to the Resorts and Waimea have started. So now in the morning you can catch the bus from Waikoloa Village down to the...
View ArticleFree Keiki Performing Arts Workshop
Students entering grades 3-6 are invited to apply to the “Keiki Performing Arts Workshop” from July 28 to August 10 at Kahilu Theatre. This is a free two-week summer musical theatre and performing arts...
View Article2014 Summer Fun Programs Announced on the Big Island
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing the 2014 Summer Fun Program. Fun program will start on June 9, 2014 at the following location and hours: For safety reasons, use of...
View ArticleTwo Men Charged in Connection With Puna Break-In
Two men have been charged with burglary in connection with a Puna break-in on May 21. Jewelry and electronic items were stolen during the burglary at a house on Ihope Road in Mountain View. Tips from...
View ArticleCounty Accepting Applications for Kulaimano Elderly Housing Project
The Office of Housing and Community Development is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in residency at the Kulaimano Elderly Housing Project located in Pepe`eeko. Applications...
View ArticleCandidates Forum in Konawaena
The League of Women Voters of Hawaii County is hosting candidate forums coming up on Saturday June 21, 2014:
View Article“Puna Round Table – Ready To Learn” 10th Annual School Supplies Distribution
Children pre-school to 12th grade are invited to bring their parents, tutus or guardians to receive free basic school supplies at the 10th Annual School Supplies Distribution on June 28, 8:30am to...
View Article“Runaway” Civil Defense Siren
The Hawaiʻi Police Department received a report of a “runaway” Civil Defense siren that was activated shortly before 1:20 a.m. Wednesday (June 11) in the area of the Honomū gym. With assistance from...
View ArticleMatson’s ‘Ka Ipu ‘Aina’ (Container for the Land) Grants Available
Matson shipping company announces it’s ‘Ka Ipu ‘Aina’ (Container for the Land) Grants are available. This program is designed to underscore Matson’s environmental commitment to Hawai’i’s communities...
View Article“Kohala Officer of the Quarter” Recognized
The Big Island Visitors Security Association recognized Officer Cory Gray as “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” during a ceremony Friday (June 13) at the Fairmont Orchid resort in South Kohala. Officer...
View ArticleGovernor Abercrombie on the Big Island Tomorrow
Governor Neil Abercrombie will be at the Laupahoehoe School Band Room TOMORROW TUESDAY June 17th from 4-6PM to talk story with the community. Please join the Governor for light refreshments with...
View ArticleHawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Events for July
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in July. All programs are free, but park entrance...
View ArticleHawaii Lava Flow Update
The Kahaualeʻa 2 flow front The Kahaualeʻa 2 flow remains active northeast of Puʻu ʻŌʻō. Yesterday, its most distant tip, in the foreground of this photo, was burning into the forest 7.0 km (4.3 miles)...
View ArticleOperating Hours at Big Island HI5 Redemption Sites to Change
Effective July 1, 2014, the hours of operation at all ten (10) HI-5 Certified Redemption Centers at Hawai‘i County recycling and transfer stations will change. Please see the new schedule of days and...
View Article23rd Annual Rubber Duckie Event at Kings’ Shops
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Kings’ Shops. There will be plenty of fun for the entire family at this year’s Rubber Duckie Event at Kings’ Shops. The fun starts at 11 a.m. With a spectacular lineup...
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