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Standing together: New overnight safe space, food trailer dedicated at Salvation Army in Hilo
In 1989, while serving as a summer intern at The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps, Troy Trimmer was providing meals to the homeless when someone he was trying to help put a knife to his stomach. “I’ll take your services, but I won’t take your Christ,” the person told him....
Hawaii Island police ask for public’s help in finding a wanted Hilo woman
The Hawaii Island Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 41-year-old woman who’s wanted for three outstanding bench warrants and questioning in several other criminal investigations. Hawaii Island police ask for public’s help in finding a wanted Hilo woman. The Hawaii Island Police are...
Hilo couple charged with multiple drug-related charges
The Hawaii Island police arrested and charged a Hilo couple with attempted distribution of methamphetamine and firearms offenses. Hilo couple charged with multiple drug-related charges. The Hawaii Island police arrested and charged a Hilo couple with attempted distribution of methamphetamine and firearms offenses.
Former Waiakea High School basketball coach charged with Felony Theft
Former Waiakea High School basketball coach, Justin Alika Pekelo Smith, 48, was charged with one count of Theft in the Second Degree and one count of Negotiating a Worthless Negotiable Instrument. Former Waiakea High School basketball coach charged with Felony Theft. Former Waiakea High School basketball coach, Justin Alika Pekelo...
Volleyball 2-0 After Topping Alaska Teams in Five-Set Thrillers
HONOLULU, Hawai'i – A doubleheader to open a brand-new season is a tall task at hand, but the Hawai'i Hilo Women's Volleyball team drew a royal flush in back-to-back five-set thrillers to start off 2-0 on O'ahu after victories over Alaska and Alaska Anchorage in the annual Hawai'i-Alaska Challenge.
Gov. Green Fills Hawaii House of Representatives Vacancy
A retired Hawaii Fire Department battalion chief on Friday was appointed by Gov. Josh Green to be a state representative. Matthias Kusch, a Democrat, will serve House District 1, which includes Hamakua and parts of Hilo on the Big Island. The seat was held by Rep. Mark Nakashima, who died...
Coco’s Trading Post is Bringing Aloha to the Community
Coco’s Trading Post, a beloved local shop, is dedicated to offering unique, hand-selected handmade products to both locals and visitors, with a focus on bringing the spirit of Aloha to the community. Mikey went out to speak to the owner Nicci Mowat, who shared all of the store’s details.
Two men taken in serious & critical condition after collision in Kapolei
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) – Two men were taken in serious and critical condition after a critical motor vehicle collision was reported in the Kalaeloa area. On Friday, August 30, 2024, around 10:45 p.m. the collision was reported on Franklin D. Roosevelt Ave near Essex Rd, and involved two vehicles.
Honolulu's Moanalua Section of Forest Reserve Reopens Following Ha‘ikū Stairs Construction Hiatus
Hikers and nature enthusiasts, it's time to lace up your boots and hit the trails once more because the Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve is back in business. Closed since June due to nearby construction kicking up a storm of safety concerns – the dismantling of the notorious Ha‘ikū Stairs, to be precise – the state's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has finally greenlit the reserve's reopening as of August 30.
UCLA at Hawaii odds, picks and predictions
The UCLA Bruins (0-0) and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (1-0) meet Saturday at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (CBS/Paramount+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UCLA vs. Hawaii odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions. The Bruins play...
Made in Hawaiʻi Festival draws more than 70,000
The annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival recently completed its three-day run at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, and organizers are calling it a success. The numbers back that up. Last year’s festival drew 49,000 attendees and about 450 local vendors. This year, more than 70,000 people attended from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, visiting more than 700 vendors.
‘Critical’ health code violation closes Thai Taste restaurant
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Health issued a red placard to ‘Thai Taste’ restaurant on August 29. DOH says the Ala Moana restaurant on Kaheka Street did not have working hand-washing stations. The inspector noted this as a “critical violation”. To reopen, the broken...
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