Big Island Police Officers Recognized as “Officer of the Month” for March and April

The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Officer Blayne Matsui as “Officer of the Month” for March and Officer Bronson Kaliloa as “Officer of the Month” for April. Officer Matsui was honored for two separate traffic stops in February that led to arrests for various charges, including auto theft and bail jumping. Officer Kaliloa […]

“Revenge Porn” Bill Clears Conference Committee

Vice Speaker John Mizuno (Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley, and Lower Kalihi), the author of HB1750, the revenge porn bill, provided, “I applaud the House and Senate Judiciary Chairs and conferees for passing HB1750, to make it a crime to distribute, transmit or display photos, images or videos of sexual representation or nude photos without the […]

The Brothers Cazimero Return to the Big Island

Back by popular demand, The Brothers Cazimero will perform at Kahilu Theater in Waimea, on Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. This contemporary Hawaiian music duo has captivated audiences across the world with their melodious sound for over 35 years. After performing at Kahilu every presenting season since 1982, this is The Brothers Cazimero’s first […]

Coffee Experts Appearing at Ka’u Coffee Festival

Leaders of the specialty coffee industry are traveling to the state’s largest agricultural district in early May to taste and see all the effort that goes into award-winning Ka‘u coffee. They include a leading voice for seed-to-cup sustainability, Mark Inman of California, and Blake Hanacek of Canada, a proponent of sustainable rural development and agribusiness […]

Restricted Access to Electronic Welfare Benefits

Effective February 2014, Temporary Assistance for Need Family (TANF) recipients are restricted from withdrawing their cash benefits at certain types of businesses. Restricted points of access include automated teller machines (ATM) or point of sale (POS) terminals at liquor stores, casinos, and gaming establishments.  Retail establishments that provide adult-oriented entertainment (performers disrobe or perform in […]