The Merrie Monarch Festival says ticket sales for the 2022 Ho’ike event go on sale 15 March 2022 at the Festival Office, 865 Piilani Street in Hilo.
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Merrie Monarch Ho‘ike tickets go on sale March 15
The Merrie Monarch Festival said Monday ticket sales for the 2022 Wednesday night Hoʻike tickets will begin March 15 at the Merrie Monarch Festival Office, 865 Piilani St. in Hilo.
Puna man charged with theft of forklift
A Puna man accused of stealing a Telehandler forklift worth more than $100,000 was freed Monday over the objection of prosecutors.
Traffic signals or roundabout in Waikoloa? Study lays out pros and cons
Consultants hired by the county to evaluate the best alternative for the intersection of Waikoloa Road and Paniolo Avenue seem to be leaning toward a roundabout rather than traffic signals.
Public asked to sound off on tour flights over HVNP
The spokesman for a local citizens’ group that successfully sued to have the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service brought into compliance with the Air Tour Management Act of 2000 expressed disappointment Monday that the agencies released a document seeking comments on possible air tour management plans for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Maui’s Haleakala National Park.
‘We’re dying by a thousand cuts’: Bill would remove redundant regulations for state’s hemp farmers
Hawaii hemp farmers hope a bill moving through the state Senate will finally allow them to affordably sell products here.
Candidate qualification begins today for most, not all, candidates
Candidates for most political offices can begin pulling nomination papers today, elections officials clarified after two state Supreme Court orders left some would-be candidates wondering.
State briefs for March 1
Honolulu to end vaccine proof mandate for eateries
County ends all gathering size limits, effective immediately
All of Hawaii County’s COVID restrictions have ended, as Mayor Mitch Roth has terminated his most recent COVID-19 emergency proclamation.
Public comments sought on air tours over Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration are seeking public input prior to releasing a draft of a court-ordered air tour management plan for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Two virtual currency bills pass final committee hearings
A pair of bills that would provide state regulatory support for “virtual currencies” successfully passed their final committee hearings in their respective chambers last week.
Community comes together to give Harold H. Higashihara Park a facelift
Over 100 volunteers came together Saturday to give Harold H. Higashihara Park a facelift.
Sexual abuse suits against former Big Island priest settled
The Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii has settled four civil lawsuits alleging a defrocked Big Island priest sexually molested teenage boys decades ago, according to court records.
Police arrest 37 for DUI
During the week of Feb. 14-20, Hawaii Island police arrested 37 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Four were younger than 21.
Waipio Valley residents react to closure of road to outside traffic
Waipio Valley residents are grateful for a county emergency proclamation closing the Waipio Valley Access Road to nonlocal traffic.
Volcano Golf Course slated to reopen on March 31
After nearly two years of closure, the Volcano Golf Course will reopen next month.
‘This is a win’: Pounds of fentanyl, meth off the streets; feds pick up criminal case
Over a kilogram of fentanyl and pounds of methamphetamine are off the streets of West Hawaii thanks to an investigation by the Hawaii Police Department Area II vice unit working in concert with federal officials.
Green light for hula fest: Merrie Monarch competition set to return to pre-COVID glory
With COVID-19 case counts on the decline, the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival will return to its customary schedule starting on Easter Sunday.
Work begins on HCCC expansion
Construction began last month on a long-planned and controversial new housing module at the Hilo jail.
Obituaries for February 27
Chiyono Kobayashi, 100, of Kealakekua died Feb. 8. Born in Hilo, she was the retired owner of the former Yamada Furniture Store in Kona, a member of Kainaliu Makai Kumi, former state Health Commissioner, former president of the Kona Business & Professional Women’s Club and a registered Republican. Drive-thru celebration of life 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Club Rehab Mauka Clinic, 79-7422 Mamalahoa Hwy., site of the former Yamada Furniture Store. Private inurnment services will follow. Survived by son, Grant T. (Ryoko) Kobayashi of Kealakekua; daughters, Glenna (Charles) Bell of Kealakekua and Charlotte (Daniel) Graham of Honolulu; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Fire destroys Papaikou home
Fire destroyed a Government Road home in Papaikou late Thursday night.
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