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‘Kinky Boots’ hit the stage tonight in Hilo

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A three-day run of the classic musical “Kinky Boots” kicks off tonight at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.

 

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UH Hilo dance team wins spot in national event

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Robbery suspect appears in court

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Work on Goodwill campus progresses

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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

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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

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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

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Relief for many Hawaii condominium owners paying sky-high insurance premiums may be available soon under a state program.

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A traffic-related incident early this morning in Kona led to an officer-involved shooting.

Feds sentence Mexican national for drug crimes

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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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