Hilo Heartbeat

19/08/2022

On sunday HJC will have its grand opening after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Free admission from 1:30 to 4:30. After that, there will be a fee. If you're a history buff, you could easily spend a couple hours there perusing the journey of the ganenmono or first immigrants. Even if you're not, it is an interesting exhibit with an emphasis on big island experiences.

Helping to preserve the important cultural contributions of Japanese and other immigrants, the center offers a crucial window into their rich history.

19/08/2022

Taking advantage of sunny weather last Friday, Keoni Alvarez smiled as he put the finishing touches on a large mural at the Pahoa Aquatic Center.

19/08/2022

Scarcely anybody online is doing the bare minimum necessary to protect themselves from cybercrime, says a notorious convicted cybercriminal.

16/08/2022

People living in the Aloha State can expect a little more money in their pockets before too long.

15/08/2022

Jennifer Kagiwada and Matthias Kusch were in a tight race for District 2, and will face each other in a November runoff.

12/08/2022

Honor Flight Network is partnering with Alaska Airlines to fly Hawaii veterans to the Nation’s Capital.

09/08/2022

With no regulations for fans in the stands, families are happy to be supporting their athletes.

08/08/2022

Please be aware!

It’s an old scam that is being resurrected around the country, and here in Hawaii, victims are being bilked out of thousands of dollars.

08/08/2022

Hawaii County has hired a consultant to troubleshoot its building permit process in hopes of streamlining a critical government function analysts have called the most cumbersome in the nation.

05/08/2022

Cries for help and the sound of heavy breathing were clues that led a Hawaii island police officer to uncover a bizarre kidnapping case. It led to arrests and a victim being saved, who authorities believe was in serious trouble.

02/08/2022

Several students in Hilo now have a good fish story to tell.

02/08/2022

Awards keep rolling in for the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s soccer team. The team recently was named a United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award winner. The award recognized exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2021-22 academic year. The Vulcan women’s soccer team...

02/08/2022

A recent police recruit, just two weeks into his new assignment as a solo patrol officer, played a pivotal role in locating a missing 5-year-old autistic girl just minutes after she was reported missing.

02/08/2022

Big Island property developers may be required to add electric vehicle charging stations to their parking lots under a bill to be introduced Tuesday to the Hawaii County Council.

29/07/2022

Disclaimer: As the administrator of this FB page, I am not endorsing any candidate for the upcoming elections. However, I am allowing candidates to request posting on this page simply as a service to them. Also, this gives us an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and what they stand for. Hopefully, it will help us to make more informed choices.

29/07/2022

Each year the Hilo Orchid Society stages the largest and most comprehensive orchid show and sale in the state of Hawaii. The show takes place at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium in Hilo.

Show hours: July 29, Friday 9 am-6 pm July 30, Saturday 9 am-5 pm July 31, Sunday 10 am-2 pm

Ticket prices are: Adult - $5 18 or under - Free Superpass good for 3 days - $8 Tickets will also be available from any member of the Hilo Orchid Society for $3 if purchased prior to the show. $3 discount tickets will also be available at some Hilo retail location.

29/07/2022

After years of COVID-induced stagnation, Hawaii visitor rates have all but recovered, with June arrivals nearly matching prepandemic numbers.

25/07/2022

25/07/2022

Astar-studded lineup of Big Island entertainers are coming together to put on a benefit show for one of their own, Bruddah Waltah Aipolani.

23/07/2022

Something that your children might enjoy watching. It's colorful, creative and enjoyable.

https://youtu.be/0UtVtQJCFuY?t=2349

Wordsworth is a mouse-poet. The other mice make fun of him and his "silly" poems, until a day when the sun disappears, the sky rumbles, and the rain relentle...

16/07/2022

Two people will be honored later this month for their contributions to the Big Island community.

16/07/2022

Businesses in downtown Hilo have struggled since the beginning of the pandemic and onset of restrictions. Some pivoted and made changes to their operations to weather the storm.

15/07/2022

For his leadership overseeing Hawaii Police Department’s East Hawaii Special Enforcement Unit, Detective Keith Simeona was honored with the Haweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawaii County Council chambers in Hilo last week.

15/07/2022

A Big Island women’s organization is helping two East Hawai’i residents accomplish their goals.

15/07/2022

On Saturday, July 16, Hawaiʻi will adopt the national 988-dialing code for direct access to mental health and substance use crisis resources.

11/07/2022

Congratulations to the Hilo Little League team!

Hilo Little League Majors competed in a three-team double-elimination tournament last month against West Hawaii Little League and North Hawaii Little League.

11/07/2022

The news of a shortage of public school teachers is quite concerning. I am glad to read that the Department of Education is working on pay incentives to deal with the shortage.

Both the state and Hawaii County are experiencing a shortage of public school teachers, according to the state Department of Education.

08/07/2022

Have you noticed a shortage of food at the grocery stories? Experts are saying that this is only the beginning of a massive global food shortage. While this is certainly not positive news, we can start taking positive steps to prepare ourselves for this food shortage crisis. For example, start raising your own vegetables. Right now, we have so much mustard spinach growing in our garden so we shared some with our neighbor. One neighbor across the street shares his eggs with us from his free-range chickens. Our son's freezer is full of frozen wild pigs which he caught on his large property. Here is a link which explains the reasons for this global food shortage:

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07/07/2022

Announcing our 2022 Summer Festival: A Season of Self-Discovery June 26 to July 24, 2022 2022 Festival Schedule [mobile friendly] 2022 Festival Schedule [print friendly] TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Click here to view our 2022 Festival Program Book! The 2022 Summer Festival is generously sponsored by The St...

07/07/2022

This Saturday, Hawaii Island Movers Baseball of Pacific Region Baseball Inc. will be flying in a mix of players from four teams to Francis Wong Stadium for a free exhibition baseball game featuring some of the top current Pacific collegiate players from Hawaii.

07/07/2022

Here's some bad news and good news concerning COVID-19.

The death toll of those who died from COVID-19 increased statewide and in Hawaii County this week, in-part due to the omicron variant wave that struck Hawaii earlier this year.

04/07/2022

Bothered by the high gas prices? Looking for ways to save? Here's a little bit of humor to lighten up your 4th of July celebrations.

03/07/2022

I was trying to do some research on the latest Covid variants and came across this article. Right now, friends on Kauai and on the Big Island seem to have come down with one of the newer variants. Please take care.

https://inews.co.uk/news/health/new-covid-variant-symptoms-explained-what-signs-omicron-ba-4-5-sub-variants-1716324

The Zoe Covid study, which has been collecting data throughout the pandemic, says there are currently around 285,000 new infections across the UK every day

30/06/2022

My wife and I were living on Kauai when Hurricane Iniki slammed into our island. We lost all of our aluminum roofing. Fortunately, there was an older roof under the metal roofing. However, every room was wet from the rain. We had about an inch of water in our kitchten floor. Fortunately, our hallway (where we hunkered down) stayed dry. Fortunately, I had covered the living room furniture and the carpet with a tarp. I also covered our beds with tarp. So we had dry beds to sleep on after the hurricane. My wife's parents who stayed with us slept in the living room on the dry sofas. Later, we used those same tarps to cover our leaky roof. Fortunately, we had a gas stove so we could still do our cooking. Friends from the Mainland sent us a reverse osmosis water filter so that we could have safe water to drink. Someone gave us a generator. Hurricane preparedness is important. You might want to consider joining the Virtual Resource Fair.

27/06/2022

Though this news honors a police officer on the West side, it is relevant to all who live on the Big Island. Our congratulations to Officer Justin Gaspar for a job well done!

Officer Justin Gaspar was named Officer of the Month for March 2022 by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee, and was recognized during an awards ceremony at Huggo’s on the Rocks in Kona on May 4.

27/06/2022

Hawaii County Fire Department is searching for paramedics to fill the spots of those who have been promoted, retired or transferred to other positions within the department.

23/06/2022

The state Department of Human Services is distributing about $80 million to childcare providers to help stabilize their businesses during the pandemic.

23/06/2022

Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, June 22, signed into law two measures passed by the state Legislature earlier this year that will help Hawai‘i’s working families and individuals.

22/06/2022

HILO, Hawaiʻi - The Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit Agency is "implementing a new mode of transportation to connect people to work," officials announced Tuesday.