‘Kauhale Initiative’ garners support from Hilo crowd: Effort aims to place homeless in communities of tiny homes
Hilo residents were widely enthusiastic Tuesday night during a meeting about a state project to develop communities of tiny homes for the Big Island’s homeless population, despite misgivings about where those communities could be built.
Island Life for Wednesday, April 10, 2024
A double rainbow shines above a rainforest. (David Secter/community contributor)
DOH investigating whooping cough cases on Hawaii Island
The state Department of Health is investigating two confirmed cases of pertussis — also known as whooping cough — and identified eight probable cases in two separate households on Hawaii Island.
Hilo teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken award
A math teacher at Waiakea High School on Tuesday won a $25,000 national Milken Educator Award.
HPP house snafu gets messy: Flurry of legal action in case involving home built on wrong property
Both Hilo Circuit Court judges have bowed out from hearing a case involving a California woman sued by a developer whose contractor mistakenly built a house on her lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Island Life for Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Mao hau hele, or Hawaiian hibiscus, the state flower of Hawaii, blossoms in Captain Cook. (Reiko Sekine/community contributor)
New facility Hilo Medical Center moves forward
A new facility to house additional office space and a planned medical simulation lab at Hilo Medical Center took a step forward Monday, but is still years away from reality.
Judiciary: Beware of jury duty ‘scam’
The Hawaii State Judiciary is warning the public that scammers are posing as police officers, state sheriffs and Judiciary employees claiming that there is a warrant for your arrest for failing to appear for jury duty.
Island Life for Monday, April 8, 2024
Rainbow on King Kam. (Alan Tharp/community contributor)
Wahine sweep top three Merrie Monarch spots
“It’s very humbling.”
Island Life for Thursday, April 11, 2024
Amaryllis flowers are shown in Captain Cook. (Terri Brache/community contributor)
Kona Steel Guitar Festival wraps up
Musicians and fans of the steel guitar gathered to celebrate Hawaii’s gift to the world at the second annual Kona Steel Guitar Festival held April 4-6 at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa.
Merrie Monarch Festival concludes with group hula ‘auana competition
The 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition wrapped up Saturday evening at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo with group hula ‘auana (modern hula) performances.
Vacation rentals bill blasted: Commissioners get an earful over proposed TAR regulations
Fury and recriminations flew between vacation rental owners and county officials over proposed new short-term rental regulations Thursday.
Police: 5-month-old baby murdered in 2022, case routed to prosecutors
Hawaii Island police detectives have forwarded a 2022 Puna murder investigation involving an infant to the county prosecutor’s office for review. The victim was 5-month-old Makia Alameda of Kalapana.
Mayor’s proposed budget up 6.6%
Mayor Mitch Roth and his department heads will be presenting a proposed $888 million budget to the County Council Finance Committee beginning Tuesday.
Celebrating culture: Hula kahiko competition features 29 performances
The sounds of ipu, pahu and chanting permeated the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium on Friday evening during the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s group hula kahiko (ancient hula) competition.
Island Life for Friday, April 5, 2024
Awesome orchid. (Dave Goble/community contributor)
Royal Parade kicks off Saturday morning in downtown Hilo
The Royal Parade will meander Saturday through downtown Hilo to celebrate the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Hawaii police officer who alleged racial discrimination by chief settles for $350K, agrees to retire
HONOLULU — A county in Hawaii has agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused the police chief of discriminating against a captain for being Japanese American, including one instance when the chief squinted his eyes, bowed repeatedly and said he couldn’t trust Japanese people.
