JoAnn Williams Christmas craft fair is this weekend
The 43rd Annual JoAnn “Goose” Williams Christmas Treasures craft fair is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.
Obituaries for November 28
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Kusch reappointed to House seat
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday announced the reappointment of Matthias Kusch to serve a full two-year term as the state representative for House District 1.
Mauna Loa Road reopens
Mauna Loa Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened, and motorists, hikers and cyclists may again enjoy the historic roadway from Kipukapuaulu to the 6,667-foot Mauna Loa Lookout seven days a week.
Two county employees charged with gas theft
Police detectives have arrested and charged two Hawaii County Department of Public Works employees with theft of gasoline from a county facility.
Water shut off today to some in Waimea
Water will be temporarily turned off to certain areas in Waimea between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. today to repair a water main.
BIIF: Soccer, basketball continue to open seasons across isle
HILO — Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i boys soccer opened up its 2024 season with a 5-2 win over Hilo on the road.
Obituaries for November 27
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.
Letters — Your voice — for November 27
Giving thanks for good leadership
Longtime Hilo barber retiring after 60 years of cutting hair
Taking a step inside Sel’s Barber Shop in downtown Hilo is like taking a step back in time.
Let’s Talk Food: Thanksgiving is Thursday
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love preparing all the traditional food for that special day, having family and friends over to celebrate, and then having leftovers for a couple of days.
DHHL makes largest agricultural lot offering since the late 1980s
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.
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.
Tropical Gardening: Happy Thanksgiving! Lucky live Hawaii
Thursday is Thanksgiving and giving thanks for the many blessings we have in Hawaii should be a daily event.
BIIF basketball: Defending state champion Kohala opens season with win
Mayor-elect announces additional appointments
Hawaii County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda on Friday announced the selection of additional cabinet members as he prepares to take office at noon Dec. 2.
Letters — Your voice – for November 22
Kona Rotary meeting highlights Trump irony
Hawaii CC launches drone certification program
Spring registration is now open at Hawaii Community College for the first drone certification program in the state’s community college system.
Obituaries for November 22
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.
