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Wanted Big Island Individuals Arrested During Warrant Sweep
The Hawai’i County Police Department’s Area I Crime Reduction Unit and officers from the South Hilo and Puna patrol divisions, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Hawai’i Task Force, the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), held a joint operation in East Hawai’i, that led to the arrest of numerous wanted individuals.
Fourth annual Chace Numata Senior All-Star Game ends in walk-off fashion
The first Chace Numata Senior All-Star Game at Les Murakami Stadium went out with a bang. Hilo’s Legend Lancaster delivered a two-out single up the middle to cap a four-run bottom of the ninth inning to help the Aloha Stars rally over the Hawaiian Stars, 10-9, Friday night in the fourth annual event.
Marroquin Named Vulcans Men’s Soccer Head Coach
Diego Marroquin has been named Hawai’i Hilo Men’s Soccer head coach. Marroquin arrived to the Big Island last August and served as acting head coach for the Vulcans in the fall. Hawai’i Hilo posted just its third double-digit win season in program history to finish No. 3 in the Pacific West Conference standings and No. 10 in the final NCAA West Region Rankings.
Kona Ballfield Improvements Celebrated
KONA, Hawaiʻi - Enhancements at the William Charles Lunalilo Park in Kona were celebrated on Tuesday, July 16. (BIVN) – The County of Hawaiʻi and various community partners on Tuesday celebrated improvements at the William Charles Lunalilo Park in Kona. Enhancements at the park include a home...
Visit Hilo: Poke Market
The first time I ever went to Poke Market was in 2018 at the recommendation of a friend. 1 rarely eat raw fish, but since I was with @melissa808, @crysmy, and @yumiozaki on that visit, I suggested we go so they could give it a try (and I trusted my friend's recommendation). There, I met Chef Ernie and his wife Mariah, who said "There's always one in each group. You're the friend that doesn't eat raw fish ... " and everyone laughed because I was indeed that friend.
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...
Five Vulcans Earn NABC Honors Court Recognition
Five UH Hilo Men’s Basketball student-athletes recently earned recognition for academic excellence as they were named to the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court for finishing the school year with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. The NABC Honors Court includes junior, senior and...
Another Hawaiʻi County mayoral candidate forum scheduled this week
Hui ʻOihana, the Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, and partners Hui Hoʻolako for Hawaiian Initiatives, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Nā Leo TV will host another chance for Big Island voters to ask questions and get information about the candidates who want to lead the island for the next four years.
Hilo merchants express concern about Hawaii County homeless camp
Some downtown Hilo business owners are conflicted about a temporary shelter erected on Ponahawai Street to house the area’s homeless population. In early July, Hawaii County established what it called a “temporary respite area” on a small lot between Kilauea and Kamehameha Avenues. Consisting of 20 tents...
Minor earthquake, 3.54 mag has occurred near Volcano in Hawaii
A minor earthquake magnitude 3.54 (ml/mb) has occurred on Saturday, 6 kilometers (4 miles) from Volcano in Hawaii. Exact location of event, longitude -155.2495 West, latitude 19.390333333333 North, depth = 1.48 km. Global time and date of event 20/07/24 / 2024-07-20 21:45:52 / July 20, 2024 @ 9:45 pm UTC/GMT. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 1.48 km (1 miles). The temblor was detected at 21:45:52 / 9:45 pm (local time epicenter). Event id: hv74347471. Ids that are associated to the earthquake: hv74347471.
Waiākea grad to take over helm at Hawaiʻi Community College
One of Hilo’s own will take over the helm at Hawaiʻi Community College. Susan Kazama will become the college’s next chancellor as of July 19. She has been the school’s interim chancellor since July 1, 2023. Kazama was born and raised in Hilo. She is a...
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Hilo man
Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s help in locating a Hilo man who was reported missing. Railee Santos, 29, was last seen in the area of Pepe’ekeo on Sunday at approximately 4:30 p.m. He is considered endangered and may need medical attention. Santos is described as...
Police Hold HI-PAL Event for Hilo Keiki
The Hawai‘i County Police Department’s Police Athletic League (HI-PAL) and officers with the Hilo Community Policing Section officers recently held an outreach event for the children of the Lanakila Housing Complex in Hilo. During the event, 30 keiki ranging in age from toddlers to teenagers, played kickball, wiffleball,...
Funds Provided For Fentanyl Task Force, Big Island Substance Abuse Council
HILO, Hawaiʻi - $478,400 in National Opioid Settlement Funds are being invested to directly address the growing opioid crisis on Hawaiʻi Island. (BIVN) – $478,400 in National Opioid Settlement Funds are going to support the work of the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, and its fiscal sponsor, the Big Island Substance Abuse Council.
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Haylie Taylor
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Haylie Taylor, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 5, which covers Upper Puna...
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