A three-day run of the classic musical “Kinky Boots” kicks off tonight at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
Hawaii lawmakers endorse subsidized housing for state employees
April 9, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Many local government employees in Hawaii may be able to rent or buy taxpayer-subsidized housing if a bill pending at the Legislature becomes law.
State AG releases handgun statistics
April 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Less than 1% of Hawaii’s adults 20 and older are licensed to carry a concealed handgun in public.
Governor: ‘Get the MMR vaccine’
April 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday urged the public to get vaccinated against measles after the discovery of a case Monday in a child under 5 on Oahu.
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Mayor touts early success; Alameda gives State of the County Address, claims ‘best start ever’
April 9, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
“I got to tell you, best start ever. You heard it. Best start ever.”
Hawaii confirms travel-related measles case in child under 5
April 8, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed its first measles case this year in an unvaccinated child on Oahu under the age of 5.
Hilo man accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend
April 8, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A 51-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty Monday to three counts of second-degree sexual assault, plus burglary and violating an order for protection.
Hilo High debate team qualifies for national tourney
April 8, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Hilo High School’s speech and debate team has qualified for a national tournament taking place in Iowa this summer.
Russia has its own interests in the region as the U.S. shifts its focus there from Europe
April 8, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
As the Trump administration pushes efforts to end the war in Ukraine and shift its attention to the Pacific, the Russian navy’s Pacific fleet has been asserting its presence.
UH Hilo dance team wins spot in national event
April 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Hiloverse, the dance team from the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Performing Arts Department, has been selected to appear at the 2025 American College Dance Association’s national…
Bills drive union challenge of Hawaiian Electric
April 8, 2025 | 10 MIN READ
The powerful Hawaii Carpenters Union has launched a high-stakes campaign against Hawaiian Electric Co. over wildfire liability legislation that has driven a deeper wedge between Hawaii’s…
Robbery suspect appears in court
April 7, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Raul Jaramillo Laa of Mountain View has been charged in connection with an April 1 robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Hilo.
Waiakea Intermediate robotics team heading to world championships
April 7, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Four students from Waiakea Intermediate School will be the only team representing the Big Island in May at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas.
Hawaiian homestead development plans questioned amid funding request
April 7, 2025 | 9 MIN READ
On July 11, 2022, a historic bill to reduce the number of Native Hawaiians waiting for homesteads became law, but nearly three years later it can be hard to grasp how many homesteads will be p…
Work on Goodwill campus progresses
April 6, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The consolidation of Goodwill Hawaii’s Hilo stores and social service programs to the 67,000 square-foot campus at 17 Makaala St. acquired in late 2023 should be completed by the end of…
More than a thousand protest Trump administration at Hilo rally
April 6, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
The Hilo rally for the “Hands Off!” nationwide day of protest on Saturday saw over 1,000 people turn out to protest the Trump administration.
Mental exam ordered for fatal stabbing suspect
April 6, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A 30-year-old Hilo man accused of fatally stabbing an 81-year-old woman who lived next door to him will receive a mental examination.
Hawaii condo insurance relief on horizon
April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Relief for many Hawaii condominium owners paying sky-high insurance premiums may be available soon under a state program.
Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Kona; no serious injuries
April 4, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A traffic-related incident early this morning in Kona led to an officer-involved shooting.
Feds sentence Mexican national for drug crimes
April 4, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A Mexican national arrested a year ago in Ocean View with 184 grams of heroin (about 6.4 ounces) and 176 grams of methamphetamine (about 6.2 ounces) has been sentenced to 12 1/2 years in feder…
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I am the retired news director of Pacific Radio Group stations on the Island of Hawaii. I am a retired Lt. Col., USAF Reserve. I am a FCC-licensed Amateur Radio Operator, holding the Amateur Extra Class License. I am a substitute teacher for the state of Hawaii Department of Education.
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