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Obituaries for July 18
Mina Cascayan Alabab, 99, of Mountain View died June 1 at home. Born on Kauai, she was a retired vegetable farmer. Visitation 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday (July 24) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel. Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Priscilla Gaces of Maui, Gloria (Jack) Magann of Waialua, Oahu, Edna (Nestor) Rabago of Mililani, Oahu, Delia (Robert) Villanueva of Fremont, Calif., Nely (Jeff) Boyd of North Carolina, Fely Applegate of Maui, Marlene Berger of Mountain View, Cheryl Alabab and Althea (McCoy Smith) Alabab of Portland, Ore.; son, Tony Alabab of Henderson, Nev.; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Multi-Agency Operation Leads to Arrests Across East Hawai'i for Various Criminal Charges
A coordinated sweep across East Hawai'i has culminated in the arrest of several individuals wanted on various charges, as reported by the Hawai’i Police Department. In collaboration with the United States Marshals Service Hawai’i Task Force and the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), police officers from the Area I Crime Reduction Unit along with South Hilo and Puna patrol divisions actively participated in this joint operation.
This Iconic, Gorgeous Road Trip Route Is Considered One Of Hawaii's Most Dangerous
Originally built by the U.S. Army in 1942, remote Saddle Road crosses the Big Island of Hawaii, connecting Waimea in the west and Hilo, Hawaii's most underrated city, in the East. Until this century, it was a crumbling, one-lane road widely considered to be a dangerous disaster, so treacherous that rental car companies often forbade you to drive on it.
Big Island Democrats invite voters to meet party candidates at July 19 rally
The Hawai‘i County Democratic Party is inviting Big Island voters to meet Democratic candidates face-to-face before the August primary election. Numerous candidates running for office in the August 2024 Primary Election will come together from 5-7:30 p.m. on July 19 at the Mo‘oheau Bandstand in downtown Hilo for the Hawai‘i County Democratic Party’s 63rd Annual Primary Grand Rally.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 14, 2024
Today: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 79 to 86 near the shore to around 71 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy...
Green to appoint successor for Hawaii island state House seat
Since the 2008 election the residents of House District 1 have known only Mark Nakashima as their state representative. Nakashima, 61, died Thursday and was the only candidate who filed papers to run to represent the geographically far-flung district, which encompasses Hamakua and portions of Hilo and Kaumana. The filing deadline to be on the ballot this year was June 4.
In A Hilo Rematch, Senate Candidates Differ On The Economy And Tourism
Laura Acasio is trying to win back a Hilo Senate seat she held for half a term before being ousted by Sen. Lorraine Inouye, who has represented the district in various public offices for nearly 40 years. Both support comprehensive public financing of elections and other government reform measures. They...
Minor earthquake, 3.67000008 mag was detected near Volcano in Hawaii
A minor earthquake with magnitude 3.67000008 (ml/mb) was detected on Wednesday, 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Volcano in Hawaii. The epicenter was at a depth of 0.9200000166893 km (1 miles). Event id: hv74339566. Ids that are associated to the earthquake: hv74339566. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 17/07/24 / 2024-07-17 04:00:46 / July 17, 2024 @ 4:00 am. Exact location of event, longitude -155.24133300781 West, latitude 19.389165878296 North, depth = 0.9200000166893 km. The 3.67000008-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 04:00:46 / 4:00 am (local time epicenter).
2024 UHH women’s soccer schedule released; five Vulcans earn NABC honors
HILO — A 17-match slate awaits the Hawai’i Hilo Women’s Soccer team in the upcoming fall. It’ll be the first time in three seasons the Vulcans will be the ones doing the hunting after having captured the 2021 and 2022 Pacific West Conference Championships. Last fall, Point Loma not only managed to dethrone Hawai’i Hilo, but also went all the way to claim the 2023 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship.
Minor earthquake 3.3900001 mag, 6 km S of Volcano, Hawaii
A minor earthquake magnitude 3.3900001 (ml/mb) strikes 6 kilometers (4 miles) from Volcano in Hawaii on Wednesday. Exact location of event, depth 1.5299999713898 km, -155.24082946777° West, 19.384832382202° North. The 3.3900001-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 04:00:50 / 4:00 am (local time epicenter). Id of earthquake: hv74339571. Event ids that are associated: hv74339571. The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 1.5299999713898 km (1 miles). Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 17/07/24 / 2024-07-17 04:00:50 / July 17, 2024 @ 4:00 am.
Minor earthquake 2.82 mag, 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
A minor earthquake with magnitude 2.82 (ml/mb) was detected on Tuesday, 7 kilometers (4 miles) from Volcano in Hawaii. The temblor was detected at 19:10:07 / 7:10 pm (local time epicenter). Exact time and date of earthquake 16/07/24 / 2024-07-16 19:10:07 / July 16, 2024 @ 7:10 pm UTC/GMT. The epicenter was at a depth of 1.94 km (1 miles). Exact location, longitude -155.2745° West, latitude 19.388° North, depth = 1.94 km. Unique identifier: hv74338052. Ids that are associated to the event: us7000mzmz, hv74338052.
Suspect Apprehended in Connection with Downtown Hilo Robbery and Assault
Hawai‘i Island police have apprehended a suspect following a robbery and assault incident that rattled downtown Hilo last week. The man taken into custody has been identified as 32-year-old Kukaua Keli’iho’oluhi Kaupe Bright, who currently lacks a permanent residence. Bright was arrested Yesterday, at 3:15 p.m., and is believed to be connected to the confrontation that unfolded on July 9.
Meet A Bunch Of Candidates Next Week At Civil Beat Pop-Ups On Oahu And Big Island
The Aug. 10 primary is just a month away but there’s still plenty of time to come and hear candidates in the hottest races talk give their views on the issues you’re interested in. We have a busy lineup next week, with Civil Beat journalists hosting interviews with...
Hawaiʻi Launches Heat Safety Awareness Campaign
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - Officials say rising temperatures and high relative humidity levels pose a significant health risk, even in Hawaiʻi. (BIVN) – Hawaiʻi County is collaborating with the State Department of Health to raise awareness on heat safety over the summer months. All four counties...
Zonta Club of Hilo awards $15,400 in scholarships to women
“The Zonta Club of Hilo is thrilled to award over $15,000 in scholarships to eight women for 2024,” said outgoing Scholarship Chair Nina Buchanan. The Women’s Nursing Degree Scholarship recipients from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo are Amy Bye ($2,000), Amanda Gill ($2,000) and Miriam Martinez ($2,000).
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 13, 2024
Today: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 89 near the shore to around 73 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy...
Drone Survey Sparks Assault on Hawaii County Workers Near Homeless Encampment
A recent drone survey near a homeless encampment in Hilo, Hawaii, led to a violent confrontation between county workers and encampment residents. The incident, reported by Island News, highlights the tensions surrounding drone use in sensitive areas and raises questions about privacy concerns in public spaces. The Incident. Two Hawaii...
Police seek elderly Volcano man last seen in May; only recently reported missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 74-year-old William Hammett of Volcano. He was last seen walking in the Fern Forest Subdivision in Volcano at the end of May 2024; however, he was not reported missing until recently. Hammett is considered an endangered missing person...
Warrant sweep in East Hawai‘i yields 12 arrests
Twelve people wanted on outstanding warrants and various charges were arrested in a joint-operation warrant sweep this week in East Hawai‘i. The operation was conducted by Hawai’i 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.
Minor earthquake: M3.17 quake has struck near Volcano in Hawaii
A minor earthquake magnitude 3.17 (ml/mb) has struck on Tuesday, 6 kilometers (4 miles) from Volcano in Hawaii. The epicenter was at a depth of 1.210000038147 km (1 miles). Exact location of earthquake, longitude -155.24566650391 West, latitude 19.38733291626 North, depth = 1.210000038147 km. All ids that are associated to the event: hv74337362. Unique identifier: hv74337362. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 16/07/24 / 2024-07-16 13:33:24 / July 16, 2024 @ 1:33 pm. The temblor was picked up at 13:33:24 / 1:33 pm (local time epicenter).
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