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"Red Dress Day" calls attention to missing & murdered Indigenous women
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- Advocates and survivors lined Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo to break the silence. “Red Dress Day” was promoted across the islands in May to call attention to missing and murdered indigenous women.
Chef Louis Pauole and Miyo’s in Hilo celebrate Mom with special omakase event
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience coupled with Mom taking the day off from planning dinner, a Hilo chef has the perfect solution. Chef Louis Pauole, executive chef of Miyo’s Restaurant and Izakaya Bar in Hilo, is hosting a special, one-night only Mother’s Day Omakase with services at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 12 at the restaurant.
Police warn of people scrubbing $1 bills, turning them into $100
HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) – An alert from police has surfaced as people are taking low denomination U.S. bills and turning them into $100 bills. Authorities said it’s happened about a dozen times in just the past month in Hilo. A cashier at Ohana Foods in Hilo said she had a feeling something was off when […]
New FDA podcast features UH-Hilo faculty member discussing health disparities for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
A new podcast from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, featuring a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo faculty members, shines light on health disparities for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. And it’s just in time for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed in...
Papaikou man dies in single-vehicle collision on Mamalahoa Highway
NORTH KONA, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 78-year-old Papaikou man died in a single-car crash Tuesday, May 7 in North Kona. According to police, this happened on Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 190) near the 31.5-mile marker. The 78-year-old driver has been identified as Jeffrey Lawrence Gross.
Flood Advisory Issued As Heavy Rains Soak Hawaiʻi Interior
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - The Big Island is still the only island that is not under a Flood Watch due to the kona low that is threatening the state. (BIVN) – A Flood Advisory has been issued, and continued, for an interior area of Hawaiʻi island, where there has been minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall on Thursday.
Hilo judge maintains bail on Big Island man facing drug and ghost gun charges
A Hilo District Court judge maintained bail on a Mountain View man facing a myriad of drug and firearm charges after fentanyl and ghost guns were discovered in his home following a search warrant. Shaun Jeremy Coffer made his initial court appearance before District Court Judge Jeffrey Hawk on Monday...
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 15, 2024
Today: Breezy. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs 79 to 84 near the shore to around 68 at 4000 feet. South winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight: Breezy. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 65 to 71 near the shore to 55 to 60 at 4000 feet. South winds up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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