Big Island to take part in national “Hands Off!” protest
April 1, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A nationwide “Hands Off!” protest against the second Trump administration on Saturday will include four demonstrations by Indivisible Hawaii members and supporters on the Big Islan…
Grisly Hilo murder detailed in court documents
April 1, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The 81-year-old woman who was stabbed to death in the driveway of her Hilo home Saturday morning was already dead when officers arrived on scene, according to court documents filed by police….
Suspect sought in Captain Cook truck theft
April 1, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a theft suspect who was photographed near stolen farm equipment.
Three cited in Kona for piciking undersized ‘opihi
April 1, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement marine patrol unit spotted several people who appeared to be picking ‘opihi Saturday along the Ali‘i Drive shoreline in Ka…
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Key Hawaii Republicans, voters mixed on Trump
March 30, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
Key Hawaii Republicans offered differing viewsw of President Donald Trump three months into his second term, with some continuing their full support while others are hearing from constituents…
Hilo murder suspect charged
March 30, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Hawaii Island police detectives have charged 30-year-old Keoni Peter Tosie Brown of Hilo following the fatal stabbing Saturday morning of an 81-year-old woman in Hilo on the 200 block of Olu S…
Community health center eyes expansion
March 30, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A bill that would provide funding for Hawaii Island Community Health Center to expand the reach of its services to about 55,000 patients yearly is making its way through the state Legislature….
Legislature moves to tighten oversight of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
March 30, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
State lawmakers took swift action Friday to amend a bill to tighten oversight of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, which is undergoing more leadership shake-ups, while dealing with allegati…
Elderly woman slain in Hilo; suspect in custody
March 29, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
An elderly woman, 81, was stabbed to death this morning on the 200 block of Olu Street in Hilo, police said,
Trump’s tariffs cast doubt on Hawaii vehicle sales forecast
March 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Hawaii’s auto dealers ended 2024 down 3% in sales and were expecting a rebound this year until the enthusiasm was abruptly halted when President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on for…
DOH shuts down Hiro’s Place in Hilo for multiple food safety violations
March 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The state Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch has issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Hiro’s Place in Hilo due to multiple repeated food safet…
Feds arrest Mexican national in Kailua-Kona
March 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A federal grand jury on Thursday returned an indictment against Abraham Moreno Garcia, 51, of Mexico, charging him with being an illegal alien present in the U.S. after having been previously…
DLNR: Dead turtle photo highlights need to report violations
March 28, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
HONOLULU — A social media post from an “anonymous participant” on a Hawaii-based Facebook page shows a dead green sea turtle with its shell missing. So far the post, which ca…
Public invited to Prince Kuhio Day event in Ka‘u
March 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A community organization in Ka‘u will celebrate Prince Kuhio Day with an event Saturday sharing food, music and fun as they work toward opening a cultural center to honor the people and…
Hannemann resigns as HTA chair amid allegations of freebies
March 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Mufi Hannemann resigned as chairperson of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board on Thursday, saying he wants to end distractions after allegations surfaced during discussion of a state financial…
Gender wage gap persists in Hawaii
March 27, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Despite progress over the decades, data shows that women in the Hawaii still earn less than men, particularly in higher-paying occupations and among certain ethnic groups.
Three Big Island teachers recognized for receiving national certification
March 27, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Three Hawaii Island teachers were among the 25 Hawaii educators from throughout the state who were recognized for their completion of the rigorous certification program of the National Board C…
A monument for Vietnam vets planned for school in Kona
March 26, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Clyde Brumaghim, 73, is very proud of growing up in Kona, and especially proud to be a Wildcat, graduating from Konawaena High School with the Class of 1969.
Former Mayor Roth joins Central Pacific Bank
March 25, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Former Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth has joined Central Pacific Bank as senior vice president and Hawaii Island region manager. He is based in the bank’s Hilo branch.
Hawaii’s economic growth has been stunted since recovering from pandemic
March 25, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
It’s been five years since Hawaii’s economy got broadsided by COVID-19 impacts, and about 18 months since state economic health surpassed its pre-pandemic level. Yet coronav…
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