HMC begins preparing for new modern administrative services building
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.
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 without travel-related exposures on Hawaii Island.
Hilo teacher wins $25,000 Milken award
Rory Inouye, a math teacher at Waiakea High School, has won a $25,000 national Milken Educator Award.
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.
Homeless camp meeting set for Tuesday
State and county officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday to discuss proposed government-sanctioned homeless camps in Hilo.
Wahine sweep top three Merrie Monarch spots
“It’s very humbling.”
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.
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.
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.
Hana hou for Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e
It was a repeat victory for Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e at the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition.
PHOTOS: All 29 performances in the Group Hula ‘Auana competition
Twenty-nine wahine and kane groups from 22 halau took the stage one last time for the Group Hula ‘Auana competition, capping off the 61st year of the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Merrie Monarch: Hilo-based halau takes audience on a journey through Keaukaha
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.
PHOTOS: All 29 performances in the Group Hula Kahiko competition
Twenty-nine wahine and kane groups from 22 halau competed in this year’s Group Hula Kahiko competition on Friday night during the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. The groups are back on stage at the Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium tonight for the Group Hula ‘Auana competition, which will followed by the hula results for 2024.
Hawaii residents will see a ‘bite taken out of the sun’
Many Hawaii residents are counting down the days to the 2024 solar eclipse on Monday, with some traveling thousands of miles across the ocean to see it in totality.
Trump venues bank on golf, with help from Saudi Arabia
DORAL, Fla. — Amateur golfers lined up on Thursday at the Trump National Doral near Miami, having agreed to pay more than $9,000 apiece to play a friendly round alongside some of the world’s top professionals.
Coast Guard ship named after renowned Native Hawaiian veteran
The crest of the newly inaugurated U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Melvin Bell bears a motto —“Signal of Hope” — that encapsulates the legacy of its Hawaii-born namesake who transmitted the first alarms following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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.
PHOTOS: All 26 performances in the Miss Aloha Hula competition
Thirteen women took the stage Thursday night at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo for the annual Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Oahu halau scores fourth consecutive Miss Aloha Hula title
Ka‘onohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e is Miss Aloha Hula 2024.
Police: 5-month-old baby murdered in 2022, case routed to prosecutors
Hawaii Island police detectives have forwarded a 2022 Puna murder investigation to the County Prosecutor’s office for review. The victim is identified as 5-month-old Makia Alameda of Kalapana.
