Got Drugs? Drug Take-Back Initiative
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative being sponsored in Hawaiʻi by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the...
View ArticleCommentary – Councilwoman Eoff on the Status of Kohanaiki Shoreline Park
Aloha, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide some factual background information and to update you on the status of the Kohanaiki Shoreline Park, which will soon be dedicated to the County of...
View Article25th Annual North Hawaii Senior Health Fair
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital (NHCH) celebrates its 25th Annual North Hawai‘i Senior Health Fair on Sunday, May 19th, 2013 and invites North Hawaii seniors 55 years and older to attend. “This health...
View ArticleLauhala Symposium at Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo North Hawai‘i Education and Research Center (NHERC) and Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy (HPA) invite the public to a “Symposium on Sustainability and Traditional Pacific...
View ArticleSide Street Closures Along Ka’iminani Drive in North Kona for Resurfacing
Motorists are advised of street closures and detours along Ka’iminani Drive, in North Kona scheduled for Monday, April 29. Closures and detours for the roadways listed are scheduled between the hours...
View ArticleThe National Weather Service Recognizes Ewa Beach as a...
The National Weather Service will officially designate Ewa Beach as a community that’s prepared for storms and tsunamis. The west Oahu community will be recognized as StormReady and TsunamiReady during...
View ArticleBig Island Police Inviting Public to Participate in Anonymous Community...
The public is invited to participate in an anonymous Community Satisfaction Survey for the Hawaiʻi Police Department during the month of May. Chief Harry Kubojiri said previous Community Satisfaction...
View Article“Repaying it Backwards” – Honoka’a Class of 2013 Thanks Teachers, Class of...
The Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will host its 59th Annual Baccalaureate Service, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 5 p.m., with a special theme: “Repaying It Backwards.” The entire community is invited...
View ArticleBig Island Police Arrest Puna Man in Connection With Arson in Hawaiian Acres
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Puna man in connection with a suspicious fire Friday (April 26). At 10:48 a.m. Friday, patrol officers and Fire Department personnel responded to a structure fire...
View Article“Did You Know?”– Spay or Neuter Campaign Announced by Hawaii Island Humane...
Did you know that kittens can go into heat and get pregnant as early as 4 months old and puppies around 5 months old? If not sterilized, puppies and kittens can get pregnant and have a litter of their...
View ArticleHospice of Hilo Honors Its Volunteers During Annual Volunteer Appreciation...
National Volunteer Week was April 21 – 27, 2013 and Hospice of Hilo honored its core of dedicated volunteers who provide support, companionship and dignity to members of the community facing serious...
View ArticleAikido of Hilo Hosted Its Annual Osensei Memorial Seminar
Aikido of Hilo hosted its annual Osensei Memorial Seminar April 27-28, 2013. Acclaimed aikido practitioner and Buddhist scholar, John Stevens was hosted as guest instructor. Stevens is a 7th degree...
View ArticleHilo Man Charged With Burglary, Woman Charged with Possession of Stolen Property
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 26-year-old Hilo man for breaking into a home in Hilo last week. At 2 p.m. Tuesday (May 7), after conferring with prosecutors, detectives from the Area I Criminal...
View Article31st Annual Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club Show
The 31st annual Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club (KDOC) show and sale is Sunday, July 28 at the Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall. The theme of this year’s show is “A Rainbow of Orchids” and the member’s annual...
View ArticlePublic Invited to a West Hawaii Community Meeting With Mayor Kenoi
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View ArticleSeven Big Island Organizations Recipients of the 2013 Malama Honua Awards
A total of seven (7) Big Island organizations were awarded with the 2013 Malama Honua Award, funded by Aloha Grown. Each received a $500 award towards a specific project, program or initiative that...
View ArticleHawai‘i Wildlife Center Receives Wildlife Rescue Vehicle
Native birds and bats throughout the state now have a vehicle just for them at the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center. Thanks to a generous challenge grant by the Omidyar ‘Ohana Fund of the Hawai‘i Community...
View ArticleBig Island Police Searching for Missing Man in Waipio Valley
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 62-year-old Honokaʻa man who was reported missing on Tuesday (May 14). Kevin Devlin, also known as Shawn Devlin, was last seen on Monday (May 13) between 6:30...
View ArticleFukushima Friends Benefit Concert – Japan Kids to Come to the Big Island for...
Please help the children and young adults that desire to come to the Big Island from the disaster area of Fukushima, Japan, in July and August, 2013 by attending the Fukushima Friends Relief Concert on...
View ArticlePahoa Nikkei Jin Kai to Celebrate 50 Years
Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai will celebrate 50 years since its incorporation on Saturday, June 8. “A Japanese community non-profit organization has been around in Pahoa for more than 100 years,” said committee...
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