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Department of Health issues a recall alert for Gibson Farms bulk organic California shelled walnuts due to potential E. coli contamination
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a voluntary recall alert by Gibson Farms of bulk California shelled walnuts, organic light halves and pieces, because of potential E. coli contamination. T. he recalled product may have been distributed to local...
Hilo Man Sentenced To 10-Year Prison Term
HILO, Hawaiʻi - Duke Kaleolani Malakaua entered “Guilty” pleas in November 2023 to charges related to a stolen vehicle in Kona and attempted drug distribution. (BIVN) – A Hilo man was sentenced on Thursday to a decade in prison for the theft of a pickup truck in Kona and attempted distribution of methamphetamine.
“Sheriff” Larry Ignacio Patrols Honokaʻa Western Week, May 18 to 27
HONOKAʻA, Hawaiʻi - Sheriff Larry and his posse will start their street patrols during the May 18th Parade and Block Party and conclude May 27 after the Hawai‘i Saddle Club Scholarship Rodeo. (BIVN) – Honoka‘a Western Week will take place later in the month of May, and...
National Pet Therapy Day Celebrated At North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital
WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi - Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital held a special celebration Tuesday in honor of the hospital’s four-legged volunteers. (BIVN) – April 30th was declared Pet Therapy Day in the County of Hawaiʻi, and Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital in Waimea held an event to mark the occasion.
Kamuela Philharmonic closes out 2023-24 season with ‘POPS!’ this Sunday afternoon
For its 2023-24 season finale, the Kamuela Philharmonic will bring back its much-loved “POPS!” concert to the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on May 5 at 2 p.m. After the success of last year’s sold-out performance, the Philharmonic returns with a program curated by artistic director and conductor Brian Dollinger to captivate and charm audiences of all ages to close out the season with a delightful crescendo.
Rimmer homers again as UH beats Hilo
Following a three-game sweep over reigning Big West Conference champion UC San Diego, the University of Hawaii baseball team kicked off a seven-game, two-week homestand Tuesday night with a dominant 13-1 victory against inter-island rival University of Hawaii at Hilo. The Rainbow Warriors faced the Vulcans for the second time this season, nine weeks after […]
Southwest Airlines hosts first mock travel day for families with Autism Moms of Kona
From toddlers to teens, about 10 keiki and their parents walked through Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport Thursday afternoon to catch their Southwest flight to Kona. Those families boarding Flight 143 were members of the Facebook group Autism Moms of Kona. And this mock travel day was meant as a fun activity to help children with autism get more comfortable with the process of going through the airport — starting from the ticket counter, to going through security, and agriculture to boarding a plane and ending at baggage claim.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 26, 2024
Today: Partly sunny. Numerous showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs 76 to 82 near the shore to around 66 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with occasional showers. Lows 64 to 70 near the...
Nene gosling's death brings spay & neuter crisis into focus
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- At Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, it's feeding hour on any given late afternoon. There's cat food in abundance. Cat feeders show up at the county park daily to tend to the feral animals. Nearby, the native Nene geese find a moment to get their fill of kibble as well.
Business Monday: Big Island-grown agency celebrating 24 years of empowering people with developmental disabilities
Curt and Thelma Tyler were at a crossroads in 1999. Their son Charlie had autism, and like all families, they wanted to make sure their child could have a quality life and thrive even long after they were gone. The Kona family’s journey was fraught with challenges, as services on...
Human remains found in Ocean View Estates, Police investigate unattended death
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii Island police launch an unattended death investigation after finding human remains on a property located in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision. On Tuesday, April 23, shortly before 12:40 p.m., detectives responded to a property allocated on the 92-8700 block of Lotus Blossom...
Two East Hawai‘i structures destroyed in unrelated fires
No injuries were reported following two unrelated structure fires in East Hawai‘i that occurred within the last 24 hours. The first blaze occurred on Tuesday evening. Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a brush fire at 8:09 p.m. in Hawaiian Paradise Park’s Orchidland Subdivision on Kiele Street.
New philharmonic initiative fosters musical excellence among Big Island youth
The Big Island’s youth music scene is reaching a new crescendo with the creation of a community orchestra for high school students. The Hummingbirds Youth Philharmonic, an initiative of the Hawaiʻi Science and Technology Museum in Hilo, is aimed at fostering musical excellence among the island’s youth as part of the museum’s commitment to comprehensive science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics education.
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