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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...
Business Monday: Accounting UH-Hilo grad enters the Big Island workforce
Among the 500 young adults who donned caps and gowns this weekend for the University Hawai‘i at Hilo graduation was 18-year-old Nikki Jicha. Double majored in business management and a certificate in business analytics, Jicha is already integrated into the Big Island workforce as she’s been working as an intern for Hilo-based accounting firm Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates.
‘Make the future yours’: UH-Hilo grads encouraged to be brave, do something great
Graduates boldly took the first step into their futures upon receiving their degrees, certificates and post-graduate credentials Saturday during the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo spring 2024 commencement ceremony at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. UH-Hilo finance professor and keynote speaker Terrance Jalbert could relate to...
"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.
Autopsy shows man died of accidental drowning after being pulled from Honomu waters
HONOMU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An autopsy performed on a man pulled from waters off Kolekole Beach Park earlier this month found he died of an accidental drowning. Officials identified the man as 47-year-old Chad Gilbert Keala Shimaoka of Honomu. Officials say on May 2, witnesses reported he was seen in distress...
Hawaii Island judge dismisses theft charge against suspected counterfeit money-maker
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hilo judge has dismissed a theft charge against a suspected counterfeit money-maker because prosecutors said they weren’t ready to proceed. Police arrested William Kaipo Junior after he allegedly tried to use a fake $100 bill at a shop last week. Officials say they allegedly found...
Two Puna women accused of stealing a car from a 7-Eleven parking lot
Two Pāhoa women are facing charges after taking a Nissan Versa originally reported stolen on May 7 from the parking lot of the Pāhoa 7-Eleven Store. Kauka Santiago, 21, and Kawai Kahe‘e, 24, made their initial appearances in Hilo District Court on Friday. Santiago is charged with...
Kamehameha Hawaii takes down Damien, 12-1 for first DII State crown since 2016
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Koa Head Trophy returns to the Big Island. Kamehameha Hawaii are the 2024 HHSAA Division II State Champions after a whopping 12-1 rout of Damien Saturday morning at Moanalua High School. It was a high flying affair from the start as the Warriors put up nine...
Clean-up begins in Hilo after torrential rains sent rivers of water into Bayfront businesses
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Businesses in Hilo are now beginning the cleanup process after Friday’s rain battered Hawaii Island. It was 90 minutes of downpour in Hilo Friday afternoon. The store Simply Sisters, located on Kamehameha Avenue, watched as water seeped into the store. “It started flooding throughout all of...
"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.
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