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Hawaiʻi County D.U.I. Statistics: July 8-14
During the week of July 8 through July 14, 2024, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for D.U.I. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident; while none of the drivers were under the age of 21. So far in 2024, there have been 525 DUI arrests...
Hawaii’s Brad Tavares set to make UFC history on Saturday
For the 30th time in his professional career, Hawaii’s Brad Tavares will make the walk to the octagon this weekend, featured as the co-main event for the 60th UFC card on ESPN. The Hilo native will face off against Park Jun-Yong (17-6) in a 185-pound showdown. Tavares (20-9) will be making history on Saturday, fighting […]
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County Kicks Off 49th Annual Kupuna Softball Tournament
Yesterday, the Department of Parks & Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division (EAD) kicked off the 49th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament. 21 teams and over 400 players from around the Hawaii County will participate in the two-day tournament which is being held at the Walter C.K. Victor Baseball Complex in Hilo.
Four Miles
You walk along the seashore and see the islets. (Edith Kanaka’ole; translation Kalani Meinecke; noted in Downey) The shoreline lands of the Waiakea peninsula and Keaukaha contain fourteen fishponds, the largest of which is Lokowaka (at 60 acres in area), located directly across Kalaniana’ole Ave from a beach park. (John Clark)
Portion of Pauahi Street to temporarily close
A temporary closure is scheduled for a portion of Pauahi Street for crews to remove the existing bridge deck using heavy crane equipment. The road will be closed from Aupuni Street to Kamehameha Avenue starting July 22 to July 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During the closure, motorists are advised to use Manono Street or Ponahawai Street as alternative routes to access the back side of Pauahi Street.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 19, 2024
Today: Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Scattered showers. Highs 79 to 87 near the shore to 67 to 73 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight....
New movie 'At Her Feet', shining spotlight on Hawaii set for release
HONOLULU (Island News) -- "At Her Feet" will premiere theatrically on August 2 at the Hilo Palace Theater in Hilo, and continue with a Maui Premiere on Sunday, August 11. Providing a spotlight on the Aloha State, the film will expand to other theaters throughout Hawaii, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Register now for 26th annual ʻOhana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
Registration is now open for the 26th annual ʻOhana Shoreline Fishing Tournament. This year’s tournament is Aug. 16-18, and the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation invites all interested anglers to register. Completed registration forms must be mailed to the Recreation Division office, located at 799...
Police arrest 20 for DUI
During the week of July 8-14, Hawaii Island police arrested 20 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21. The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, eight; Hilo, four; Puna and South Kohala, three each; Ka‘u and North Hilo, one each.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate missing Pāhoa woman
8:30 p.m. update Thursday: The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that 33-year-old Nova L. Neri, who was previously reported as an endangered missing person, was located Thursday morning in good health. Original post: Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s help in finding a Pāhoa woman who was reported missing....
Elevated fire risk in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park force rangers to restrict access
Elevated fire risk prompted rangers to close access to some roads within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park this week. Drought, low humidity and gusty winds are increasing fire dangers.
UPDATE: Previously reported missing 18-year-old located in good health
Update at 10:18 a.m. July 17: The Hawai’i Police Department reports that 18-year-old Kainalu Kawaakoa Bergau, who was previously reported missing, was located July 11 in good health. Original post from 4:56 p.m. June 25: Big Island police are asking the public if anyone has seen 18-year-old Kainalu Kawaakoa...
5 Vulcans earn national academic honors
Five University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo men’s basketball student-athletes were named to the 2023–24 National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court for finishing the school year with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. The NABC Honors Court includes junior, senior and graduate student-athletes. Vulcans Cameron Wall, Drew...
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 18-24: Party like a Honokaʻa Dragon, hang with the Ladies That Rock, do some early holiday shopping, celebrate Hawaiian culture and more
There is no lack of variety in the upcoming events happening around the Big Island. Party with the Honoka’a Dragons this Friday during a block party in celebration of the Honoka’a High School’s 135th anniversary. If you can’t make it up the coast that night, hang with...
Two Hilo teens arrested for burglary, property crime at two school campuses
Hawaii Island Police have arrested and charged a 14-year-old teen with burglary and other offenses following two incidents that occurred at two different school campuses in Hilo, on July 17, 2024. On Friday afternoon, July 19, at 3:05 p.m., the Hawaii County Prosecutors office, Area I Juvenile Aid Section detectives...
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