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
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County announces 2025 youth track meets
County announces 2025 youth track meets
Kilauea Visitor Center will close for renovations in February
Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will close Sunday, Feb. 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. for extensive renovations that could take up to two years to complete.
Island Life photo for December 18 — Planet perfection
Island Life photo for December 18 — Planet perfection
Hearing set for Pahoa man accused of threatening to kill former in-laws
A 36-year-old Pahoa man remains in jail after a judge on Monday refused to free him without cash bail.
Alleged Puna burglar nabbed while in the act
A 30-year-old Puna man police say was apprehended while in the act of burglarizing a Hawaiian Beaches home has waived a preliminary hearing.
Let’s Talk Food: Holiday gatherings
As we gather with family and friends, we often need to think about a dish to bring with us. It is such a local tradition not to go to someone’s home without taking a little something with us.
Pahoa man accused of fatal beating of dog remains in jail
A judge on Thursday denied a request to free a 41-year-old Pahoa man accused of a killing a dog with a hammer on cashless bail.
Keaukaha man sentenced to 10 years for drugs, firearms
A 36-year-old Hilo man who had more than 18 pounds of methamphetamine in his Keaukaha home was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison.
Alameda announces additional county appointments
Mayor Kimo Alameda has announced additional appointments for Hawaii County department administrators.
Zoo implements measures after discovery of bird flu on isle
The Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo &Gardens will implement precautionary measures to protect its animals from bird flu after the virus was detected on the Big Island.
Big Island child first pediatric flu death of season
A Big Island child with underlying medical conditions became the first influenza-associated death in a Hawaii resident under the age of 18 during this flu season, according to the state Department of Health.
Police seek leads on theft suspect
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a man who is a person of interest in a theft that took place at a residence in Pahoa in October.
BIIF hoops: Lady Trojans win on road; Honoka‘a blasts Parker
HILO — Ka‘u girls basketball, one of the island’s top teams, had a successful business trip Thursday night in its road matchup at Waiakea High School — routing the Lady Warriors 46-28.
Island Life photo for December 14 — Dainty dewdrops
Island Life photo for December 14 — Dainty dewdrops
Obituaries for December 14
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.
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of Dec. 2-8, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was younger than 21.
Letters — Your voice — for December 13
Criminal justice system sorely needs reform
Obituaries for December 13
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.
