Police arrest 19 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 7-Oct. 13, Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger than 21.
Local heroes; Hawaii County Citizen Corps Council honors volunteers who assisted during 2018 Kilauea eruption
The Hawaii County Citizen Corps Council decided to acknowledge the first anniversary since the eruption of Kilauea volcano ended with a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to honor volunteers who selflessly offered their time and efforts to individuals and communities affected by the 2018 eruption.
UH-Hilo student pharmacists pledge commitment during White Coat Ceremony
Forty-eight first-year University of Hawaii at Hilo student pharmacists recited the Oath of a Pharmacist during the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacys White Coat Ceremony on Oct. 13 at the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center.
Paradise Helicopters pilot receives National FAA award
Paradise Helicopters recently announced that the Federal Aviation Administration awarded longtime Paradise pilot and Pahoa resident Robert Blair with the Master Pilot Award.
Galaxy Forum slated in Waimea
Aloha, space enthusiasts!
BIIF Division II volleyball: Konawaena, Ka Makani to clash again for title
KEAAU It seems like the Green and Red are always meeting with something big on the line.
Wright On: Civic namesake Afook won like no other in basketball
A recent deep dive into the background of Richard Chinen, one of Hilos legendary leaders in community-wide athletics, unavoidably crossed paths along the way with one of the most decorated coaches Hawaii has ever known.
BIIF girls D-I volleyball: Waiakea holds off Kealakehe in five; Kamehameha next
KEAAU Waiakea has experience pulling off miracle comebacks, winning the BIIF title over Hilo in 2017, down 2-0 in sets.
Spencer Beach Park closed due to bee swarm
The county Department of Parks and Recreation has closed Spencer Beach Park in North Kohala. The closure is necessary to protect individuals from swarming bees after a large keawe tree collapsed in the park.
Police ID man killed in tractor rollover
Police have identified the 69-year-old Honokaa man who was killed in an Oct. 8 tractor rollover on his property as Michael Shinsky.
Police seek missing Ocean View teen
Police are seeking the publics assistance to locate a 15-year-old Ocean View boy who was reported missing.
Obituaries for October 15
Jeffrey Jeff Edward Butterfield, 63, of Hilo died Sept. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Massachusetts, he was a cargo agent for the former Aloha Airlines. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Urn burial noon at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Ann Butterfield of Hilo; sons, Justin (Stacey Nishiki) Shimasaki of Honolulu and Jeremy (Alyssa) Butterfield of Hilo; brother, John Jack Butterfield of Ashland, Mass.; sister, Joni McMahon of Millbury, Mass. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
AP source: Ex-Trump adviser objected to ambassador’s firing
Honolulu council member wants environmental pledge from visitors
Kamehameha Schools to show documentary raising awareness about anxiety
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii campus and Malama Ola, a KS division focused on student health, safety and well-being, invite the community to a free screening of the documentary Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the William Charles Lunalilo Center on the KS Hawaii campus in Keaau.
Presentation explores what space has done for us
The value of doing space exploration is something many people wonder about.
Director of Environmental Management to update panel on county recycling changes
Lawsuit filed in fatal traffic crash
The daughter of a bicyclist who was killed when struck by a car in Hilo almost two years ago filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.
Hilo man indicted for alleged sexual assault of a minor
A Hilo grand jury indicted a 49-year-old Hilo man for the alleged sexual assault of a minor more than a decade ago.
Big Island down to one state Land Board member
Nominations announced Monday by Gov. David Ige will leave Hawaii Island with only one member on the state Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Thousands fall into autumn during Waimea festival
Thousands turned out to welcome the fall season during the third annual Waimea Fall Festival on Oct. 12 at the Waimea District Park.
Popular mushroom workshop returns to Volcano Art Center
After a sold-out workshop in August, instructor Zach Mermel is back to teach the basics of mushroom cultivation in Food From Wood: Growing Edible &Medicinal Mushrooms on Logs, Stumps and Wood Chips from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Let’s Talk Food: Rice bowls
‘A whole other level’; Pahoa couple vying for title of ‘Fittest Couple’ in new Paramount Network competition
