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Save the date: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival, July 20
The 40th Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival is happening in Kahuku on July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – and the event is free. A vibrant lineup of local performers, hula performances and engaging Hawaiian arts and craft demonstrations will be announced in the weeks ahead. Visitors can also learn about local conservation efforts through fun, interactive exhibits.
Fire Destroys Home On Kaumana Drive
HILO, Hawaiʻi - No one was reported injured in the Kaumana structure fire, the cause of which is under investigation. (BIVN) – The occupant of a Kaumana home that was fully involved in fire on Tuesday morning escaped from the blaze without any injuries. The Kaumana Drive structure...
Prosecutors seek life in prison for woman charged in fatal Hilo hit-and-run
The driver charged with fatally striking a pedestrian last Saturday made her first appearance in Hilo District Court on Tuesday afternoon. Sienna Tavares-Brown’s bail was maintained at $158,000 and she was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on April 18. According to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney,...
Water shut off scheduled in North Hilo for system improvements
Water will be temporarily turned off in certain portions of Hilo from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2024, to make system improvements, according to the Department of Water Supply. A potable water tanker for the public’s use will be stationed at the entrance to the Pāpa‘aloa Elderly Housing apartment complex.
Hawaii Island firefighters battle-early morning blaze at Hilo home
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island firefighters battled a house fire in Hilo on Tuesday morning. It happened around 5:15 a.m. on Kaumana Dive. Officials said 25 personnel were able to extinguish the fire in about an hour. They also rushed to cool down a 120-gallon propane tank. The one person...
Keawe Street revitalization completes after year of road work, delighting Hilo business owners
Business owners on Keawe Street in Hilo are ecstatic that a year of road work has come to an end. Keawe Street revitalization completes after year of road work, delighting Hilo business owners. Business owners on Keawe Street in Hilo are ecstatic that a year of road work has come...
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