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Blaze tears through garage of Hawaii Island home causing $50,000 in damage
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County firefighters put out a blaze that took over a garage in a Keaau home on Tuesday. Crews were called to the scene on 29th Avenue around 5:30 p.m. They were able to prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of the home and brought...
Squatters Suspected in Pahoa Residential Blaze
PAHOA (Island News)-- A Monday night fire in the Puna district may be connected to a history of squatters at the unattended home, according to a report by the Hawaii County Fire Department. Neighbors describe a situation in which a series of squatters had taken over the residence with the...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 6 — Michelle Galimba
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary 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 Michelle Galimba, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 6, which includes Kau, portions...
Harry Kim Endorses Kobayashi For Mayor
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - The former Big Island mayor says Kobayashi "has all the qualities of a good leader and most of all, she is trusted and respected." (BIVN) – Former Hawaiʻi County Mayor and Civil Defense director Harry Kim has endorsed Breeani Kobayashi for mayor. The...
Missing Pepe'ekeo Man Nicholas Williams Found in Good Health in Hilo After Seven-Month Search
After being reported missing for over seven months, Nicholas Williams, 39, has been found in good health in Hilo, Hawaii. According to a report by the Hawai‘i Police Department, Williams was located on July 2 in the morning. He had last been seen on November 24, 2023, at an apartment complex on Kumula Street in Pepe’ekeo. The details surrounding his disappearance and the circumstances of how he was found remain unclear.
NASA Taps University of Hawaii to Operate Infrared Telescope Facility
The University of Hawaii has secured a potential 10-year, $85.5 million contract from NASA to maintain and operate the Infrared Telescope Facility, or IRTF, on Mauna Kea in Hilo, Hawaii. NASA said Friday the university will create and execute an operations strategy to enable the scientific community to use the...
Second observatory removed from Maunakea summit
Two observatories have now been completely removed from the summit of Maunakea, fulfilling a commitment made by the University of Hawaiʻi. All site work for the decommissioning of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO)was completed in June 2024 following the removal and site restoration of the UH Hilo Hōkū Keʻa Observatory in May 2024.
Donkey Mill Art Center Receives Andy Warhol Foundation Grant
KONA, Hawaiʻi - The prestigious Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts grant will support the center's upcoming Artist in Residence and Exhibition Program. (BIVN) – The Donkey Mill Art Center in Hōlualoa has received a prestigious grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation, which will go towards promoting the visual arts and enriching the local arts scene.
Hawaiʻi County Provides Fireworks Permit Information
HILO, Hawaiʻi - Firework permits are being issued beginning now through the 4th of July, and can only be purchased at two locations on the Big Island. (BIVN) – The County of Hawaiʻi recently provided information on firework permits ahead of the 4th of July holiday. Fire...
Black Hawaii Deputy Sheriff Alleges Racist Harassment
According to Horton, the harassment at the department began with racist comments about fried chicken from another deputy sheriff who is currently on paid leave. Black Hawaii Deputy Sheriff Martin Horton alleges that colleagues at the State Capitol in Honolulu, Hawaii, subjected him to racial and sexual harassment following his graduation from the police academy in December 2023. Horton’s allegations against his fellow officers’ conduct surfaced as part of a Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Investigation Division probe.
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