Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage Public Celebration – Hōkūle‘a in Hilo
The Polynesian Voyaging Society Canoe “Hōkūle‘a” is currently in Hilo at Palekai, Radio Bay in Keaukaha. Her sister canoe, the Hikianalia will depart Kawaihae today at 5 PM and be in Hilo sometime...
View ArticleWaimea Youth Receives National Scholarship
The Pantry collaborative nonprofit is proud to announce that Matt Horne, a student at Kanu O Ka ‘Āina New Centry Public Charter School has been awarded a scholarship from Community Anti-drug Coalitions...
View ArticleNorth Hawai‘i Community Hospital Calling Candidates for Best Friends Pet...
Have you wondered if your dog would make a good Pet Therapy dog? North Hawaii Community Hospital’s (NHCH) Best Friends Pet Therapy program is looking for handler/dog teams to volunteer for a few hours...
View ArticleVictims to Leaflet Kailua Neighborhood Where Accused Priest Lived and Worked
At least six kids have charged cleric with abuse; Neighbors may know witnesses, other victims; It is safe and right to talk about abuse, leaflet says; New law gives victims rights to expose abuse, get...
View ArticleDepartment of Health Warns of Possible Syphilis Outbreak on the Big Island
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is investigating five cases of syphilis reported over the past five months primarily on the Big Island of Hawaii. On June 10, DOH sent a medical advisory to...
View ArticleRESULTS: Hawai’i Police Department’s Community Satisfaction Survey
Chief Harry Kubojiri wishes to thank the 608 members of the public who participated in the Hawai’i Police Department’s Community Satisfaction Survey and the news media for helping to attract this...
View ArticleLawmakers Listen Meeting in Hilo
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Hawaii, Hilo, Legislature Tagged: Community Meeting
View ArticleFamily Events Planned for Tomorrow at Pohoiki and Mo’oheau Bandstand
“Jake”, assistant with Neighborhood Place of Puna, announces two family events on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Neighborhood Place of Puna will participate in both events. Summer Kick-Off Where: Pohoiki...
View ArticleKealakehe Regional Park Final Master Plan to be Unveiled
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation cordially invites the public to a presentation of the final master plan for the proposed Kealakehe Regional Park. The master plan will be...
View ArticleVoodoo and Human Trafficking in Puna? –“… But the Last Night On The Island I...
Ok, the other day I got a very strange email and I think I got sucked into something very mysterious. I will be posting each of these emails in the order that I received them. I hope I didn’t miss...
View ArticleHilo Orchid Society Preview Party Benefits Scholarship Fund and Ku’ikahi...
The Hilo Orchid Society presents a benefit Preview Party to kick off its 61st anniversary Orchid Show and Sale at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium. Held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, the...
View ArticleBig Island Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Puna Man in Connection with Knife...
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested an 18-year-old Puna man Wednesday (July 10) in connection with a knife incident in Pāhoa. Responding to a 5:12 p.m. call at a business establishment at 15-2875 Pāhoa...
View ArticleBig Island Police Charge Puna Man With Five Offenses in Connection Armed...
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Puna man with five offenses in connection with an armed robbery in May. On May 28, several suspects approached a home in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision...
View ArticleFriends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Hosts Next Forest Restoration Project
The Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park hosts our next volunteer FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This month we will be planting native trees in 1 to...
View ArticleHawaii County Emergency Warning Siren TEST Scheduled for Tuesday, July 16
The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency will conduct a test of the emergency warning siren system on Tuesday, July 16 at 11:45 a.m. This test is necessary to confirm system readiness in the wake of...
View ArticleHawaii County Fire Department Collecting Unwanted, Illegal and Damaged Fireworks
Fire Chief Darren Rosario would like to announce that the Hawai‘i Fire Department will be conducting a collection of unwanted, illegal, and/or damaged fireworks from anyone wishing to turn them in for...
View ArticleFarm to Wok Cook-Off Next Weekend in Hawi
North Kohala’s Farm to Wok Cook-off will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Hawi Jodo Mission on Akoni Pule Highway in Hawi. Teams from Hawaiian Airlines, University of...
View ArticleCall for Nominations – UH Hilo Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards
UH Hilo’s Alumni and Friends Association is currently accepting nominations to honor selected individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Deadline for nominations for the 2014...
View ArticleFriday – Meet the Governor’s Cabinet at UH Hilo
Filed under: Abercrombie, Announcements, Big Island, Community, Hawaii, Hilo, Politics, UH Hilo Tagged: Gov. Neil Abercrombie
View ArticlePahoa Pool Re-Opening Pushed Back
The re-opening of the Pahoa Pool and Aquatics Center has been pushed back. The original completion date was set to be tomorrow, July 16th. I went by the site on Friday to see if I could sign my son up...
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