Chain saws, blower stolen from Waimea business
Police are investigating the theft of tree service equipment from a rural Waimea location.
Maundy Thursday service slated
First United Protestant Church in Hilo will host a Communion service at 7 p.m. Thursday (March 29) in observance of Maundy Thursday.
Passover seder offered in Hilo
Ahava ‘Aina is hosting a Passover seder from 5-9 p.m. March 30 at the Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo.
Traffic change for Merrie Monarch Festival
In conjunction with the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
College softball: Key nonconference stretch for Vulcans
The UH-Hilo softball team spent the past three weekends trying to improve its standing in the Pacific West Conference.
Big Island briefs, March 22
Vul tennis at No. 5
BIIF softball: Kohala, Kamehameha split
Mikayla Kekoa fired a four-hitter, and Kohala held off Kamehameha 4-3 in Game 2 for a split of a BIIF softball doubleheader on Wednesday in Kapaau.
Police seek leads on missing teen
Police are seeking leads on a missing 15-year-old Hilo girl last seen Dec. 29, 2017, at home.
Police seek leads on vehicle arson
Police are seeking leads on a torched car that was discovered Jan. 30 in Hilo on Kalanianaole Avenue near Carlsmith Beach Park, also known as Four Miles.
Maunakea EIS comment period extended
The University of Hawaii is extending the public comment period for its Maunakea environmental impact statement from 30 to 45 days.
College tennis: UH-Hilo men proving rank on the mainland
With the latest round of college tennis rankings set to be released, the UH-Hilo men aren’t just holding serve, they’re coming up aces.
Police arrest 19 for DUI
During the week of March 12-18, Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents.
Wright On: Endless thanks to Coach Drummondo for caring
The feeling doesn’t leave. It seems to grow stronger, and as time goes by, you are aware it’s ceaseless, craving your attention.
BIIF: Waiakea beats HPA 9-2
An apparent step up in competition didn’t prove to be much of a challenge for Waiakea, which went to Hawaii Prep and came away Saturday with a 9-2 BIIF baseball victory.
BIIF track and field results
Saturday at Kamehameha
Transit Master Plan meetings slated
The public is invited to weigh in on a draft of the county’s Transit Master Plan.
Building to be named in Thompson’s honor
It’s official — a building at the Ho‘olulu complex that houses the Merrie Monarch Festival office will be named in honor of Dorothy Thompson, its former director.
Spectrum: ‘Vehicular accident’ caused East Hawaii service outage
A widespread cable outage left Spectrum Hawaii customers in East Hawaii without cable television, internet and home telephone service Thursday night and Friday morning.
One-way traffic Sunday for St. Joe’s feast
Police announce a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapiolani Street in Hilo for Sunday to accommodate parishioners attending the St. Joseph Feast Day celebration.
