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🌱 How Chief Todd’s sudden death will reshape Hilo’s fire services

Hello Hilo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Chief Todd’s sudden death will reshape Hilo’s fire services
  • Can Hilo’s soccer powerhouses repeat last season’s BIIF dominance?
  • Will this long-idle Hilo Coast power plant finally switch on?

Also on today's calendar: “Your Move” — Scrabble & Board Game Fun! and 1 more event.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Hilo? Post it to Hilo photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hawai‘i Fire Chief Kazuo Todd remembered for his unwavering commitment to Big Island community (bigislandnow.com) — Hilo residents are mourning Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who died suddenly after being rushed from his Hilo home to Hilo Medical Center. Colleagues and local leaders praised his role in modernizing the department, responding to recent Hilo hotel fires, and planning new Hilo and Keaʻau stations, while a survivor fund is being created to support his wife and daughter.
   

2. BIIF soccer: Ka Makani and Warriors split; Gutierrez scores 5 goals for Cougars (hawaiitribune-herald.com subscription) — Recent BIIF soccer action in Hilo saw Hawaii Prep’s boys blank Waiakea 2-0, while Hilo High’s boys and girls both routed Honokaʻa at home to continue strong starts. The Vikings and Vik Queens are building on last season’s BIIF success as they chase more titles, with several key road matches coming up across the island.
   

3. Honua Ola eyes new power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric (hawaiitribune-herald.com subscription) — A long-delayed bioenergy plant at the former Hilo Coast Processing site in Pepeekeo may finally secure a third power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric, potentially adding firm renewable power for Big Island customers. Regulators, lawsuits, and changing tax rules still loom large, and a new Public Utilities Commission appointment could shape whether this Hilo-area project ever comes online.
   

4. Heloise: Using a white board for reminders (unionleader.com) — A Hilo resident named Malia writes in asking for dishwashing tips without a dishwasher, prompting Heloise to share simple tricks like adding vinegar, handling knives safely, and tackling baked-on food. Other readers offer ideas for white-board reminders, managing spam calls, easing nursing home visits, and organizing coupons that Hilo households might find handy too.
   

5. Business Monday: New Puna ranch to emphasize keiki education through its island-wide sustainability mission (bigislandnow.com) — A new Puna ranch is turning lava-scarred land into a sustainable cattle operation while planning hands-on programs for local youth, including students like those from Hilo High School’s alternative learning track. The Lyman ʻOhana Ranch aims to supply affordable Hawaiʻi Island-grown beef and create agricultural education opportunities for FFA, 4-H, and special-needs students across the island.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.4 earthquake reported
    Dec 14 at 8:52 AM HST: 3.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near Pāhala, Hawaii. (Nextdoor )
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Hilo. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T2682) in Hilo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hilo here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hilo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hilo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.