Hilo News

"He wa'a he moku, he moku he wa'a." The canoe is an island. The island is a canoe.

Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the police department's nonemergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. People who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised ... (more)

Community Contributor Mauna Loa and Hualalai are seen in the distance from Kohala Mountain Road as the sun rises behind the two mountains Feb.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii is establishing a Big Island force of "wish granters" to make the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses come true.

Kailea Piwaianuhea Naihe was born Feb. 6, 2011, at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & - SChildren to Cheyna Marie Ku'uipo Kaolulo and Titus Kananionaleonahenahe Naihe of Hilo.

Like two of her former colleagues have already done, Shyla Ayau is seeking $500,000, claiming she was libeled, "injured in her office" and "held up to scorn." Those alleged abuses were caused by the county clerk, a private investigator and unnamed County Council members, according to the claim filed Feb.

Businesswoman Myrtle Chun Lee, who in 1973 became the first woman president of a major Hawaii corporation, died Jan.

Formed in 1973 in Jamaica, the band has been an international phenomenon for more than three decades, with 10 Grammy nominations and hits such as "Sense of Purpose," "Try Jah Love" and "96 Degrees in the Shade." Third World will take the Palace Theater stage Thursday night at 8 p.m. as part of a four-island mini-tour. Opening the show will be Paula ... (more)

Pictured are past president Keith Marrack, center, with last yearA *s scholarship winners, from left, Brooke Kise, a 2011 Kohala High School graduate attending Northern Arizona University, $1,000 award; Christa Lum, a 2011 Waiakea High School graduate attending Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., $1,000 award; and Ardis Like and Priscilla ... (more)

Mitchell James , his brother Bradley and Bradley's son West say they're grateful for the help given by those who rescued them, including the Horizon Reliance crew.

Three Canadians have been rescued at sea after a storm left their sailboat badly damaged about 450 kilometres northeast of Hilo, Hawaii "Dramatic rescue at sea for 3 Canadians" is categorized as "world". This video was licensed from Grab Networks.

One of three Canadians picked up by a giant container ship at sea overnight after a storm damaged their Hawaii-bound sailboat is calling their dramatic rescue a "gauntlet of happiness." Brad James, 32, told CBC News on Thursday morning after the rescue that he felt great, despite the dramatic chain of events that left him and his nine-year-old son, ... (more)

Ten Japanese American leaders from across the country will travel to Japan March 3rd - 10th to meet with top officials to further develop the U.S.-Japan relationship and establish a meaningful role for Japanese Americans.

It is one of East Hawaii's prime properties, with beautiful views of Hilo Bay, easy access to Mamalahoa Highway, its own black sand beach and koa wood interiors.

A witness to a fatal fight outside a Hilo bar told police that he was struck repeatedly by the suspect in that case and that he was choked and restrained by the suspect's half-brother. According to court documents filed by police, Clyde Lewis said Waylen Carenio "struck him with numerous right closed fists and backhands while he was being choked ... (more)

The 893-foot Horizon Reliance was asked by the U.S. Coast Guard to alter its course at full speed to go to the aid of the 33-foot sailboat, which had been en route from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Hilo on the Big Island, Horizon said in a statement.

Big Island police have located and charged Waylen Keone Carenio Jr. and Turner Kaimana Au, who were being sought in connection with a late-night assault in a car in front of a Kamehameha Avenue restaurant in Hilo on February 1. Carenio was also wanted on a bench warrant for a Grand Jury indictment.

Hawaii's tourism industry could be changed by a proposal discussed today that requires more strict inspections of zip lines, which allow riders strapped to a harness and a cable to glide above forest canopies.

A 19-year-old Hilo man told police he was asleep in a white sedan parked on the ocean-side shoulder area of Highway 137, 200-300 feet north of the turnaround area.

Hawaii island police have found two men in connection with a Wednesday night assault on a 20-year-old man identified as a witness in a manslaughter case against one of the suspects.