The Hilo Jazz Orchestra does Steely Dan
The Steely Dan catalog contains some of the most exacting and technically difficult music ever to grace the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Kona man among Vietnam War Dustoff crew members to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
A 90-year-old Kailua-Kona resident who served as a battlefield air ambulance helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War is among about 3,500 U.S. Army Dustoff crew members, living and dead, recently honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor given by the U.S. Congress.
Troubled Hilo residential development in foreclosure
The judge in the foreclosure case of a stalled Hilo subdivision project has ordered the property be listed on the real estate market for up to six months before the previous high bid can be accepted or new bids sought.
Kurtistown man accused of multiple firearms offenses
A judge on Wednesday denied a request by a 39-year-old Kurtistown man facing firearms and domestic violence charges to be released from custody without posting cash bail.
Hilo’s Palace Theater has a ‘fan plan’
Downtown Hilo’s historic Palace Theater has a multitude of human fans. The Friends of the Palace Theater are now asking for community kokua to install two energy-efficient, ultra-quiet industrial ceiling fans in the auditorium.
Alameda, others sworn in during inauguration in West Hawaii
Hundreds were in attendance Monday, including Gov. Josh Green and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, as Mayor Kimo Alameda, Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen and the nine County Council members were inaugurated at the Kaleiopapa Convention Center on the grounds of the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Keauhou.
Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade set for Saturday
For many in East Hawaii, the true start of the Christmas season comes Saturday evening with the 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade.
Giving thanks for a dry spell
It looks like picture-postcard perfect weather for both East Hawaii and West Hawaii over the unofficial four-day Thanksgiving weekend, especially during daylight hours.
Puna man sentenced to 10 years for electronic enticement of a minor
A 32-year-old Puna man on Monday became the second defendant in a sting dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield” to be sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Bail maintained for man who allegedly tried to kill wife
A 77-year-old Pahoa man accused of bludgeoning his 76-year-old wife with a shotgun butt Friday night remains in Hawaii Community Correctional Center, unable to post $1.65 million bail.
Longtime Hilo barber retiring after 60 years
Taking a step inside Sel’s Barber Shop in downtown Hilo is like taking a step back in time.
Judge releases man charged with traffic and firearms offenses
A 23-year-old Hilo man arrested early Wednesday morning for what prosecutors called “highly intoxicated” driving while allegedly carrying a stolen handgun with illegal high-capacity magazines is back on the street.
Beware Wailuku River: Effort underway to post more ominous warning signs
Councilwoman Jenn Kagiwada is hosting a town hall meeting on Zoom to discuss enhanced signage intended to keep would-be swimmers out of the waters of the state parks along the Wailuku River in Hilo.
‘Extravaganza’ starts today: Christmas craft fair will feature more than 100 vendors
Now is the perfect time to get a running start on your holiday shopping at the 35th Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair.
Hilo man free on probation for death of Barbara Klein
The husband and a daughter of a 79-year-old aikido instructor killed more than a year ago in a Hilo traffic collision told the court Thursday the Judiciary has no satisfactory sentence to impose for her death.
Inaba, Onishi tapped to lead council
The Hawaii County Council has reorganized its leadership for the upcoming 2024-2026 term.
Puna man, woman charged with animal cruelty
A man and woman, both from Puna, face criminal charges after allegedly leaving a dog alone inside a car in a Kona parking lot earlier this month.
Waimea man charged with firearms, drug offenses
A 42-year-old Waimea man faces numerous drug- and firearms-related offenses stemming from a traffic stop early Friday morning in Puna.
Kea‘au to get health center
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is planning to build an outpatient clinic on approximately nine acres of land in Kea‘au.
Officials praise $72M grant that will bolster internet service on Hawaiian homestead lands
A longstanding effort to increase internet connectivity in Department of Hawaiian Home Lands communities received a big boost Tuesday thanks to a $72 million grant from the federal government.