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The flag at the Hilo post office at half-staff Friday (Dec 14).

Fire Department funeral procession, ocean service for Fire Captain David Mahon

On behalf of the Mahon family, the Hawai‘i Fire Department announces that a Celebration of Life for Fire Captain David Mahon will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2019.

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Police arrest Pahoa man for selling drugs in Kona

MEDIA RELEASE Samuel Keohokapu In response to complaints received from the public about possible narcotics distribution in the area of Keauhou Bay and Kahaluu Beach Park, Area II Vice officers concluded a month-long investigation with the arrest of a 47-year-old male. On Wednesday, (May 8), officers arrested Samuel Keohokapu of Pāhoa for promotion of a […]

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Kona community meeting on Ali‘i Drive culvert replacement work Friday (May 17)

MEDIA RELEASE A public meeting will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center’s Community Meeting Hale (Bldg. G), 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to discuss work that is about to get underway on the Ali‘i Drive Culvert Replacement Project. The purpose of the project is […]

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Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park in June

On June 29th and 30th, 2019, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will host its annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival and celebrate the park’s 58th anniversary as a unit of the National Park Service. On Saturday, June 29th, activities will include canoe rides in Hōnaunau Bay, lauhala and coconut frond weaving, kapa beating, traditional lei making, […]

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Ocean View man is dead following crash in Kona Sunday (May 5)

MEDIA RELEASE A 70-year-old Hawaiian Ocean View Estates man died following a single vehicle collision on Sunday, (May 5), in Kailua-Kona on the Queen Kaahumanu Highway .1 mile south of the Keahole Airport road.  The 70-year-old male has been positively identified as Michael A McCormick. Responding to a 9:20 a.m. call, police determined that a […]

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Baby in critical condition after being left in hot car in Kona Sunday (May 5)

Hawaiʻi Island Police report that on Sunday, (May 5), officers responded to a report of a child suffering from heat exhaustion after being left unattended in a vehicle for almost two hours in Kona.

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Woman dies while snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay with tour group Friday (May 3)

By Hawaii 24/7 Staff Fire/rescue responded to a 9:59 a.m. alarm Friday (May 3) to Kealakekua Bay for a drowning. A 66-year-old woman who was aboard a dive/snorkle tour boat visiting Kealakekua Bay was found by tour boat crewmembers floating motionless in the water face-down. The woman was brought back aboard the vessel and CPR […]

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Police identify motorcyclist killed in April 20 Kona crash

MEDIA RELEASE A 60-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday, (April 20), in Kailua-Kona on Palani Road, (Highway 190), below the intersection of the Holualoa/Highway 180.  The victim has been positively identified as Michael J. Clair. Responding to a 5:39 p.m. call, police determined that a white 2013 BMW HP4 motorcycle heading […]

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Job seekers invited to job fair at Old Kona Airport Pavilion on Friday (May 24)

MEDIA RELEASE The American Job Center Hawai’i (AJCH) will be hosting a Job Fair on Friday,  May 24, 2019, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Old Kona Airport Pavilion.   This event is free and open to the public.  Those interested in attending are encouraged to come prepared with resumes and dressed professionally, as […]

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Moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Hawaii Island Saturday (April 13)

This is a Civil Defense Earthquake update message for 6 p.m., Saturday April 13, 2019. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports no Tsunami from the earthquake. Reports throughout the island report damage along some roadways. Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory reports no activity or change in status of the volcanoes on Hawaii Island.

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Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race to be held August 29-September 2, 2019

The world’s largest canoe race starts paddling Thursday, August 29 through Monday, September 2, 2019. The Queen’s Race signature 18-mile long distance race is set for Saturday, August 31, 2019

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Kona Stories April 2019 Book Clubs

MEDIA RELEASE Kona Stories community bookstore offers many choices of book clubs.  Groups meet monthly to discuss books of fiction, travel, memoir, classics or non-fiction.  Book groups are free if books are purchased from Kona Stories or a $5.00 donation is appreciated. Bring a pupu or beverage to share and come prepared to discuss the following books. […]

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Results of the 2019 HIPA Championships – Yamagata Challenge

By Jane Bockus | Special to Hawaii 24/7 Overall results of Saturday (April 6) 2019 HIPA (Hawaii Island Paddlesports Association) Championships – the Yamagata Challenge. Starting and finishing at Honokohau Harbor, and held in West Hawaii waters, the short course was 10 miles and long course 14 miles. The Yamagata Ohana provided a challenging race […]

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Kona shooting suspect Gomes is charged with multiple offenses

Hawaiʻi Island Police have charged a Kailua-Kona man in connection with a shooting incident which occurred in the Kona district on, (March 21), that left one woman seriously injured.

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