UH-H falls to HPU in season opener
HONOLULU — The Vulcans were tasked with facing a tough combo of rebounding and perimeter shooting by the Sharks as Hawai’i Hilo Men’s Basketball fell to HPU, 88-71, Thursday evening in both teams’ Pacific West Conference season-opening contest at The Shark Tank.
Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaii? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors the six currently active volcanoes in Hawaii, but past eruptions have shaped all of the Hawaiian Islands. Join us in January 2025 for Volcano Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaii over the past year and beyond, or — new for this upcoming edition — submit art or poetry recognizing Hawaii’s volcanic history.
Tropical Gardening: Tropical pines sometimes hard to find
Christmas is less than three weeks away, but it seems like most folks are a bit slow in getting their trees up this year. Don’t delay any longer since trees that are shipped in early are best.
Plant of the Month: Hawaiian Sweet Potato
You might want to consider planting a Hawaiian heritage plant that can add an attractive ground cover that is good for your garden while providing an edible staple that is good for you. Known in Hawaii as ‘uala, Hawaiian sweet potatoes were such an important part of a healthy diet that early Polynesians brought them with them when they first settled here in the 6th century.
Letters — Your voice — for December 7
Cost of the proposed HPP park ‘outrageous’
Obituaries for December 7
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Judge dismisses sex assault charges against Maui firefighter
A Maui judge on Tuesday dismissed the case of a Maui Fire Department battalion chief accused of sexually assaulting a girl younger than 14.
Utility work to close one lane of Hawaii Belt Road in Kona
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a utility pole on Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 19) in Kona on Monday, Dec. 9, and Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Letters — Your voice — for December 6
Concerns about fracking and the General Plan
BIIF sports: ‘Riders rout Canefire; HPA blacks Kea‘au
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) winter sports season continued Wednesday with soccer and basketball games across the isle.
Keauhou Shopping Center hosts Christmas events
Keauhou Shopping Center is helping Kailua-Kona shoppers get into the holiday spirit with three Christmas events in December.
Cyclists Conquer Waikoloa Hill Climb in new Hawaii Cycling Club event
WAIKOLOA — The inaugural Waikoloa Hill Climb, held on Sunday, November 17th, marked an exciting addition to the Hawaii Cycling Club’s (HCC) calendar of events. Hosted in partnership with Lavaman, the event tested riders of all abilities with an 11.8-mile climb up Waikoloa Road, ascending a total of 2,442 feet.
Press Club luncheon to honor retired Judge Foley
The Big Island Press Club is holding a special Torch of Light holiday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Pueo’s Osteria in Waikoloa Village.
New Island Naturals project ‘moving slowly’
A new flagship location for Island Naturals in Hilo is still a ways off.
BIIF sports: KSH and Waiakea split matches; Wildcats beat Ka Makani
KEA‘AU — Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) powerhouse Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i boys soccer continued its strong start to the new season after routing Waiakea 5-1 on Tuesday in Kea‘au.
Public invited to Waimea Christmas parade
The 64th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade is this Saturday from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
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.
Public’s help sought to solve December 2023 homicide
One year after a Hilo man was found shot to death on a farm, the Hawaii Police Department is still seeking answers.
New mayor suspends plan to charge admission at Hilo zoo
The Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo will not start charging admission fees after all.