BIIF basketball: Wildcats, Cowboys and Daggers collect wins
KEALAKEKUA — It was business as usual for Konawaena girls basketball on Thursday night.
Tropical Gardening: Celebrate a merry Christmas and a happy Hanukkah
This is the perfect weekend with Christmas and Hanukkah right around the corner along with Boxing Day.
Letters — Your voice — for December 21
Regarding fracking, aquifers and earthquakes
Volcano Watch: The USGS review process: Checking and verifying our information
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is part of the U.S. Geological Survey, the science agency of the U.S. Department of Interior. Our job is to obtain and share science-based information about the volcanoes of Hawaii and American Samoa and earthquakes across the state. What are the different types of information that HVO provides and how do we ensure its accuracy?
Ka‘u seeking flag football coach
Ka‘u seeking flag football coach
Island Life photo for December 21 — Aloha morning
Island Life photo for December 21 — Aloha morning
Obituaries for December 21
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Police nab one of three Hale Nani escapees
A judge on Thursday ruled probable cause exists to continue holding a 36-year-old Volcano man who allegedly escaped with two others Dec. 13 from Hawaii Community Correctional Center’s Hale Nani Facility.
BIIF volleyball All-League teams released
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) released the All-League Teams from the 2024 girls volleyball season on Wednesday night.
BIIF soccer: Hilo wins on road; Warriors sweep Dragons
KEA‘AU — In a defensive-minded battle between two east-side opponents, Hilo girls basketball escaped Keaau 28-24 on Wednesday in the Lady Cougars’ gymnasium.
Honokaa residents win AARP volunteer award
Honokaa residents Miles Okumura and Lynn Higashi have been selected by AARP — the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older — to receive the 2024 AARP Hawaii Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
Public invited to ‘Jingle Bells, Trek the Trails’ event
Hawaii County invites the public to the “Jingle Bells, Trek the Trails” today at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
USDA grants awarded to support food system infrastructure projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced awards for 17 Hawaii projects totaling $2.6 million under the Resilient Food System Infrastructure program.
Three ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events this month
West Hawaii residents are invited to attend four “Coffee with a Cop” events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.
Cowboys on top: Kohala boys hoops raises third banner in four seasons
KAPA‘AU — It’s starting to become a regular occasion for Kohala boys basketball.
HVO reports increase in seismic activity at Kilauea
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is monitoring recent increases in seismic activity beneath Kilauea.
Judge picks contractor to demolish mistakenly built HPP house
A contractor has been chosen to demolish a house built on the wrong lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
State calls for pause on interisland movement of birds due to avian flu
State agencies have called for a voluntary pause on the interisland movement of birds in Hawaii for 90 days following the discovery of the H5N1 bird flu in the state.
Kona Choral Society presents ‘Messiah and More’
The Kona Choral Society invites the community to celebrate the holidays with musical pageantry at their “Messiah and More” concert from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kaleiopapa Convention Center at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa in Kailua-Kona.
Obituaries for December 19
Editor’s note: Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service. Content is subject to editing for parity treatment and style continuity. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. Any questions regarding obituaries should be directed to the mortuary or to obituaries@westhawaiitoday.com. Memorial advertisements with photos may be purchased through the newspaper advertising department.
