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Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area...
Two teens arrested for burglary in Hilo
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Two juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary and related property offenses following two incidents in Hilo on Wednesday. According to Hawai’i PD, the suspects, a 14 and 15-year-old teen, were caught on surveillance footage breaking a window at Waiakea Elementary School. They were observed removing items from an office and using […]
Hilo's Temporary Homeless Encampment Erected Amid Storm Drain Inspections, Assault Incident Spurs Security Concerns
Amid preparations for an inspection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hawaii County has established a temporary encampment in downtown Hilo to shelter the homeless population previously inhabiting storm drains. The camp, consisting of 20 tents, is located on a county-managed lot and serves as a transitory measure until the completion of a 25-bed Salvation Army shelter adjacent to the site. According to a Hoodline report, Mayor Mitch Roth described the initiative as "a critical measure to ensure the safety and well-being of our unsheltered community members."
Big Island police seek endangered missing 28-year-old man
Big Island police are asking the public if anyone has seen a missing man who is considered endangered. Anthony Moniz III was last contacted at 2:30 p.m. today. The 28-year-old is 5-foot-11, 160 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone who has any information about Moniz’s whereabouts should call...
Update: Second teen suspect arrested in connection to breaking into 2 Hilo schools
10:45 p.m. Friday update: The second juvenile suspect captured on surveillance video breaking into and vandalizing two Hilo schools is in custody. A parent brought the 14-year-old boy to Waiākea Elementary School to tell the principal he was one of the two teens in video surveillance that posted on social media.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 21, 2024
Today: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 79 to 87 near the shore to around 69 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 63 to 72 near the shore to 54 to 59 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
New movie 'At Her Feet,' shining spotlight on Hawaii set for release
'At Her Feet' will premiere theatrically on August 2 at the Hilo Palace Theater in Hilo, and head to many other locations throughout Hawaii including a Maui Premiere on Sunday, August 11. New movie 'At Her Feet', shining spotlight on Hawaii set for release. 'At Her Feet' will premiere theatrically...
Hilo 15-year-old arrested for burglary, property crime at two school campuses
Family members turned him in after identifying him on social media posts. Two Hilo teens arrested for burglary, property crime at two school campuses. Family members turned him in after identifying him on social media posts.
Obituaries for July 23
Theresa “Vovo” “Gma” “Grams” Bernetta Oliveira Goodman, 84, of Hilo died June 27 at home. Born in Hilo, she drove school buses for Laupahoehoe Transportation Company and Roberts Hawaii and worked for 7-11, the former JC Penney, Chevron/Texaco and Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council school lunch delivery. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Monday (July 29) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, John (Virginia) Goodman and Scott (Alicia) Goodman of Hilo, Emery (Tanya) Goodman of Tennessee; daughter, Catherine (Dane Flores) Goodman of Hilo; eight grandchildren, and 14 great- grandchildren; hanai great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hilo Juvenile Charged For Waiakea School Property Crimes
HILO, Hawaiʻi - Two individuals reportedly broke into a Waiakea Elementary School office and sprayed fire extinguishers taken from a Waiakea Intermediate School shed. (BIVN) – A 15-year-old male juvenile from Hilo has been arrested and charged with burglary and other property offenses, following two incidents that occurred on two Waiakea school campuses on July 17th.
County Launches New Online Tool to Track Affordable Housing Projects
The County has launched a new online tool to help residents track and find affordable housing projects on Hawaiʻi Island. The County of Hawaiʻi Affordable Housing Dashboard provides a user-friendly interface where residents can easily view details such as project location and income limits, as well as status updates for the over 8,100 units in the affordable housing pipeline and thousands of existing rental units.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 20, 2024
Today: Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 80 to 87 near the shore to around 69 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered showers....
Pauahi Street Closure Set For Next Week
HILO, Hawaiʻi - The temporary closure of Pauahi Street, from Aupuni Street to Kamehameha Avenue, will occur from July 22 to July 26, 2024. (BIVN) – Ongoing road work will require the temporary closure of Pauahi Street in Downtown Hilo next week. The Hawaiʻi County Department of Public...
Legal presentation in Kona to cover topics including foreclosures, fair housing, reverse mortgages
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi will conduct a free legal presentation today, covering myriad of topics including foreclosures, reverse mortgages and fair housing. The presentation is from noon to 1 p.m. at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, located at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, in the Mayor’s Conference Room B-2 on the second floor of Building B.
Hawaiʻi County Sees Minimal Interruption From Crowdstrike Outage
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - A preliminary investigation determined that only certain systems within the Hawaiʻi Police Department were affected by the global computer outage. (BIVN) – The County of Hawaiʻi announced on Friday that a preliminary investigation into the impacts of the CrowdStrike computer outage revealed minimal interruption to Big Island government services.
Intentionally set house fire injures 3
The Hawaii Fire Department said that a Friday house fire in Hawaiian Paradise Park that sent three members of a family of four to the Hilo Benioff Center with gasoline burns was intentionally ignited. According to an HFD statement, fire, emergency medical services and police responded to a 3:30 p.m....
Security increased at Hilo tent encampment after drone survey operators attacked
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- The man arrested for attacking two drone workers contracted by the state of Hawaii was charged this week for assault and theft. Kukaua Bright is being held in lieu of $12,000 bail. According to the County of Hawaii, Bright is without permanent residence but not registered as an inhabitant of the encampment set up after the clearing of the canal area in Hilo.
Be part of ‘The Tale to End Cancer’: Attend the 32nd annual Relay For Life of the Big Island
Every cancer patient, their caregivers, families and friends have a powerful story to tell. The 8 children of the 40-something mother who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, which spread to her bones, neck and the lymph nodes in her neck. The 30-something Hilo man who custom built...
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