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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 30, 2024
Today: Partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 84 near the shore to around 67 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Big Island mom loses son in early morning crash, while still grieving loss of husband
KHON2 (Honolulu) — Hawaii Island police said around 4:45 a.m. Friday, June 28, a 40-year-old Hilo woman was driving on Mamalahoa Highway when she crossed the double solid while attempting to pull over onto the mauka shoulder on the opposite side of the road. While crossing the solid yellow, she crashed head on into an […]
Colorado man, 53, dies after possible drowning in Pahoa
Hawaii island police say a man visiting from Colorado has died after he was pulled unresponsive from the ocean off Pahoa over the weekend. Police identified him as Timothy Zedalis, 53, of Denver, Colo. At about 8:13 a.m. Saturday, patrol officers responded to reports the man was not breathing after...
HCRA: Puna punches third regatta win of the season
Moku O Hawai’i Outrigger Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) hosted its fourth regatta of the paddling season this past Saturday in Hilo Bay. Puna Canoe Club took home the most medals (26) and points (229) for the third regatta of 2024.
Democratic Party Picnic Set For Kona On July 4th
KONA, Hawaiʻi - There will be a chance to meet the candidates at the Old Kona Airport Makaeo Pavilion from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th. (BIVN) – The Hawaiʻi County Democratic Party returns to the Old Kona Airport on the 4th of July for its traditional potluck picnic.
Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads
The majority of DUI arrests occurred in Hilo during the week of June 17 through June 23. Hawai‘i Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, six of which occurred in Hilo. Out of the 16, five of the drivers were involved in a...
Hawaii Island police open homicide investigation after woman, 71, was found dead in home
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County Police have opened a homicide investigation after a 71-year-old woman was found dead in her home on Uhini Ana Road in Mountain View. Officers say they were responding to a call just before 3:15 p.m. last Thursday when they found Yong Cha Kim with suspicious injuries.
This UH Professor Is On A Mission To Get The State To Revisit A 1906 Murder Case
In April 1906, a clergyman wrote to Hawaii’s acting governor with an urgent plea: grant clemency to five Korean plantation workers convicted of murdering a fellow countryman on the Big Island. It was Rev. John Wadman’s hope that “justice may be tempered with mercy.”. According to the...
Big Island community comes together to ‘Celebrate Life!’ during annual Pride Festival
Is there any better way to celebrate life than your birthday?. Marilyn Rose estimated that by about shortly after 1:30 p.m. Saturday she had already gotten to celebrate her 69th birthday with a couple of thousand people. There was still about an hour and a half to go until the...
71-year-old Puna Woman Killed In Hawaiian Acres Homicide
PUNA, Hawaiʻi - Detectives believe the homicide occurred sometime between the evening of Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20th. (BIVN) – A 71-year-old woman was found dead in her Hawaiian Acres home late last week, and police have initiated a homicide investigation based on the results of an autopsy.
NASA Awards $85.5 Million Contract for Infrared Telescope Facility Operations in Hawaii
(NASA) – NASA has selected the University of Hawaii in Honolulu to maintain and operate the agency’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Mauna Kea in Hilo, Hawaii. The Management and Operations of NASA’s IRTF is a hybrid firm-fixed-price contract with an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity provision. The contract has a maximum...
Expect temporary closures if volcanic activities continue in Hawaii National Park
The sudden spike in earthquakes that began over the weekend could result in temporary area closures, although there are no park closures in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as of Monday, July 1.
University of Hawaii Hilo – Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis
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Police: Mountain View woman murdered
Hawaii Island police have initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of a 71-year-old woman found dead in her Hawaiian Acres home almost two weeks ago. The victim has been identified as Yong Cha Kim of Mountain View. Detectives believe the homicide occurred sometime between June 18 and June 20,...
Obituaries for July 2
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Salvation Army to expand in Hilo
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division recently announced plans to open a homeless shelter in Downtown Hilo this summer with two years of funding by the state of Hawaii and County of Hawaii. <\p> “The Salvation Army Hawaii has proven to be a trusted source of food, shelter and care for those experiencing homelessness across our island,” said Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth in a statement. “Through this partnership, we aim to bolster our services in Downtown Hilo by providing much-needed overnight respite where houseless individuals can access safe and reliable care.” <\p>
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