Suspicious Device Closes Shopping Mall and Road in Kona
Hawaiʻi Island police have closed a shopping mall and part of a road in Kona because of a suspicious device. At 7:23 a.m., police received a call about a suspicious device in front of a business at the...
View ArticleCouncilwoman Jen Ruggles Available in Pahoa and Hilo Offices
On Monday, December 5th I took an oath to serve the people of our island to the best of my ability. I am deeply humbled and honored to say that I’ve officially taken office as your District 5 council...
View ArticleKona Attorneys Recognized for Volunteer Service to the West Hawaii Community
Thirty-seven attorneys were recognized for their volunteer service on December 9, at the Kona Courthouse (Keakealani Building) in Kealakekua. This group of volunteer attorneys provided free legal...
View ArticleHawaii Community Federal Credit Union Donates $23k+ to Hawaii Food Basket
Through the heart-felt efforts of the Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) staff, and the generosity of HCFCU members and local small businesses, more than $23,000 was raised and donated to...
View ArticleHawaii Volcanoes National Park’s January 2017 Events
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. January is Volcano Awareness Month, and...
View ArticleNew Map of 61G Lava Flow Released
This map shows recent changes to Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone lava flow field. The area of the active flow field as of November 29 is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the active flow as of...
View ArticleWaimea Ocean Film Festival Unveils Films, Filmmakers, Speakers and Special...
The action-packed 2017 Waimea Ocean Film Festival (Ocean Film) offers a stunning lineup of films, special guests, intimate coffee talks, Q&As, exhibits, receptions and morning activities, running...
View ArticleOrigo Acquisition Corporation and Aina Le’a, Inc. Agree to Business Combination
Origo Acquisition Corporation (“Origo”) today announced that it has entered into a Merger Agreement with Aina Le’a, Inc., a residential and commercial real estate developer of distinctive...
View Article‘Shop with a Cop’ Provides Shopping Spree for 31 Keiki
“Shop with a Cop,” a charity event that donates gift cards to keiki in need, provided 31 children with a shopping spree this past weekend at the Hilo Target store. Officers from the South Hilo...
View ArticleFood Certificate Program Classes Coming to North Kohala
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) is accepting enrollment for classes in the Master Food Preserver Certificate Program to be held in North...
View ArticleCherry Blossom Festival Names 2017 Honorees
The 24th Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival honors long-time festival contributor Roberts Hawaii and Guinness World Record holder Betty Webster. The honorees will each be recognized at the...
View ArticleRoad Closed to Thru Traffic on Haihai St. Between Iwalani St. and Laula Rd.
Haihai St. between Iwalani St. and Laulā Rd. will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017. Only local and golf course...
View ArticleHilo Store Owners Launch Free Education Initiative – Community Outreach...
Can compassion prevent crime? That was a question Breeani Sumera-Lee, manager of Hilo’s Keaukaha Market, found herself struggling with recently after catching a young boy attempting to steal fishing...
View ArticleBlessing HCFCU’s Revitalized Kealakehe High School Student Credit Union
The celebration and blessing of the newly renovated Kealakehe High School Student Credit Union continues the legacy of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union’s founding father’s, which was to provide...
View ArticleGyotaku Demonstration at Suisan
Brandon Tengan has a love affair with the ocean as a surfer, fisherman, and fish print artist. He will demonstrate gyotaku, the art of fish printing, at Suisan Fish Market on Lihiwai Street, Saturday...
View ArticleWaimea Independent Schools Announce 2017-18 Application Deadline
Three independent, private schools in Waimea have announced February 6, 2017 as their common priority deadline for applications for the 2017-18 school year. In an effort to simplify the process for...
View ArticleFirst Annual Global Tea Innovation Symposium
The launch of a Hawaii tea co-op, the first not for profit consumer cooperative tea business in the world will happen on February 1st, 2017 at 10am – 4pm at the Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, in Volcano,...
View ArticleBanyan Drive Art Stroll Schedule of Artists, Demonstrations and Entertainment...
The Banyan Drive Art Stroll on Saturday, January 14, runs from noon until 6 p.m. Art exhibits are open at the Grand Naniloa Hotel, Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, and Banyan Gallery. People’s Choice...
View ArticleCommentary – Ane Keohokālole Highway Phase III Should Be Top Transportation...
Ane Keohokālole Highway Phase III should be top transportation project for Hawaii County in North Kona. This segment will connect Hina-Lani Street to Kaminani Drive, so we’ll be able to drive from...
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