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Hilo man sentenced after pleading guilty to drug charge
A Hilo man was sentenced to a 10-year prison term in Hilo Circuit Court Thursday after pleading guilty to possession of 19 grams of methamphetamine. On Nov. 9, 2023, Duke Kaleolani Malakaua, 51, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted promotion of a dangerous drug, a class B felony, and first-degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, a class C felony.
North Kona Water Restriction Downgraded After Well Repair
KONA, Hawaiʻi - The Hualālai Deepwell has been repaired and returned to service, which means certain Kona customers are back to a voluntary 10% Water Conservation Notice. (BIVN) – North Kona water customers have been downgraded from a required 25% Water Restriction to a voluntary 10% Water Conservation Notice, following repairs to a key water well.
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...
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for May 2-8: Kodomo No Matsuri, AstroDay, Mālama Healing Festival and more
The first weekend of May is packed with art, music, crafts, celebrations and even science around the Big Island. The Japanese Community Association of Hawai‘i invites everyone to celebrate Children’s Day during its annual Kodomo No Matsuri event in Hilo. The festival is full of activities, food, Japanese children’s games and live performances.
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 […]
Applications now open for STARS summer program at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Applications are now available for high school girls hoping to attend the 8th annual Women’s STARS program at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo this summer. The program is put on by the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) and caters to young women interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. The STARS (STEM Aerospace Research Scholars) Program will take place from July 15-19.
Motion heard to tear down brand new home built on wrong property
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) -- A court hearing entered a second day on Thursday on whether or not to grant an injunction to tear down a new home built on the wrong property. A very expensive sequence of events is expected to continue, as there is no movement towards resolution...
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 27, 2024
Today: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Highs 75 to 82 near the shore to around 66 at 4000 feet. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows around 67 near the shore to...
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.
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...
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.
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