Important BIIF football games slated this weekend
Today through Saturday will see four BIIF football games take place on the isle’s east side.
Your Views for September 21
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Monday and Tuesday see more BIIF volleyball action
Several BIIF DII volleyball matches took place around the isle on Monday and Tuesday.
Portions of Keawe Street close otnight
Keawe Street in downtown Hilo will be closed from Waianuenue Avenue to Haili Street tonight.
Bill regarding residential solar systems advances
A bill that would make installing residential solar systems easier passed a Hawaii County Council committee Tuesday, albeit not without changes.
Ocean View man in police custody after nonfatal shooting
A 26-year-old Ocean View man is in custody on suspicion of numerous offenses, including second-degree attempted murder, robbery and auto theft.
Mountain View Water System deemed safe
The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply reported Wednesday that it no longer detects a possible carcinogen that was previously detected in Mountain View’s water.
Prosecutor: Traffic stop resulted in arrest for drugs, DUI
A 36-year-old Hilo man police say had more than a half-pound of methamphetamine in his car remains in custody at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in lieu of $113,000 bail.
Two Big Island nonprofits to receive shares of USDA grants
Two Big Island nonprofits will receive a share of more than $42 million in grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Inflation Reduction Act to nine organizations for planting and maintaining trees, combat extreme heat, and improve access to green space in communities throughout the state.
Obituaries for September 20
Sharron Brown, 82, of Hawaii Island died Aug. 18. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Obituaries for September 19
Carol Martha Davis, 86, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 13 at home. Born in Papaikou, she was a county housing inspector and elementary school teacher. Visitation 8:30-9:15 a.m. Monday (Sept. 25) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome. Survived by daughter, Jacqueline Dixon; sons, Anthony (Asako) Davis, Michael (Rebecca) Davis and John (Megan) Davis; hanai daughter, Christina (Ola) Davis; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Let’s Talk Food: KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest
The oldest food festival, the Kona Coffee Festival, will be held November 3-12. The very first festival occurred in 1970 with the intent to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s unique, nearly 200 year heritage.
Restriping partially closes ‘Four Mile’ beach park
James Kealoha Beach Park, also known as “Four Mile,” in Keaukaha will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through Friday this week.
Your Views for September 19
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Cowboys football falls short to Daggers
KAPAAU — In a back-and-forth affair where it felt like either team could take the victory, Kohala football fell in close fashion to Pahoa by a score of 14-13 on Saturday at home. While the Cowboys were in control for a majority of the game, the Daggers’ physical run game and ability to force turnovers late proved to be the deciding factor.
Hilo routs Waiakea at homecoming
Hilo High School’s football team notched a big victory during its homecoming game on Friday, defeating Waiakea High 35-6.
Warriors stay undefeated with rout of Ka Makani
Hawai’i Preparatory Academy’s football team was dealt its worst loss of the season, 49-0, at the hands of Kamehameha Schools – Hawai’i Friday night on the road.
Keaau man faces kidnapping charge in alleged domestic incident
Police have charged a 31-year-old Keaau man with kidnapping and other offenses in connection with a domestic incident that occurred Tuesday evening on Ainaloa Drive in Puna.
Volcano Watch: Another Kilauea summit eruption, another opportunity to learn
Kilauea is now erupting at the summit for the fifth time since 2020! The ongoing eruption offers an opportunity for Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) staff to learn and collaborate with partners at the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH-Hilo) Geology Department.
