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Body politics ‘Em-bodied’ in latest East Hawai‘i Cultural Center exhibit
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October 7, 2025 · 1:00 PM
19-year-old charged with assaulting 2 officers as police respond to large Hilo fight
Junior Salvador of Guam was arrested and charged with two counts of assault against a law enforcement officer and first-degree criminal property damage in connection with an incident the evening of Oct. 4 in an area of Pōpolo Street in Hilo.
October 7, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Body politics ‘Em-bodied’ in latest East Hawai‘i Cultural Center exhibit
Seven artists offer their unique perspectives about the relationships we have with our bodies and how others present their bodies to us as part of the new exhibit on view through Nov. 26 at the downtown Hilo cultural center.
October 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County’s annual Employee Recognition awards ceremony honors 23 exemplary employees, divisions
“They are the backbone of our county, and we appreciate their hard work and dedication for our residents,” said Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda.
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30-year-old Dallas Brooks faces charges of first-degree negligent homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant in connection with incident that caused death of Maxwell Robertson Sherwood on May 16 in Orchidland Estates.
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It is a community-acquired case and not travel-related, suggesting mumps might be circulating on the island. The state Health Department is closely monitoring suspected cases to prevent further spread.
October 6, 2025 · 3:33 PM
Police investigating possible weekend drowning at Hilo beach
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October 6, 2025 · 8:00 AM
University of Hawaiʻi enrollment across 10 campuses exceeds 51,000 for first time in 8 years
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October 7, 2025 · 5:00 AM
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Keālia man in critical condition following single-vehicle crash in Līhuʻe
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Todd Wilt, a 61-year-old visitor from California, was rescued from the ocean. Despite valiant resuscitation efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
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