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Hilo, Hawaii Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Hilo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Hilo soon see a ban on most new paid parking?
  • Today’s Hilo Bay tides and surf conditions at a glance
  • What happens in Hilo when shadows vanish on July 24?

Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy with windward showers, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower in places, temps: high: 86, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bill would ban new paid parking lots (hawaiitribune-herald.com subscription) — A proposed Hawaii County bill could ban most new private paid parking lots islandwide, with specific implications for the Downtown Hilo Commercial District. Planning officials back the measure for land-use and environmental reasons, while Hilo and Kailua business advocates warn it could shrink parking options, raise prices and hurt local shops and family activities.
   

2. Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 29, 2026 : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com) — Surfers and beachgoers in Hilo can expect today’s Hilo Bay tides to swing from a -0.3 foot low at 8:09 a.m. to a 2.7 foot high at 3:40 p.m., with mid-80s highs and numerous showers. The countywide forecast also details surf heights and wind conditions for windward, southeast, leeward, and south shores across Hawaiʻi Island.
   

3. Skywatch: Distant star formation seen as source of ghost particles (staradvertiser.com) — Mark your calendar: Lahaina Noon hits Hilo at 12:26 p.m. on July 24, when objects briefly lose their shadows and ʻImiloa’s “Voyage of the Navigator” mosaic is perfectly lit. The article also explains new Mauna Kea–based research linking distant star-forming galaxies to high-energy neutrinos and previews the late-July Delta Aquarids meteor shower.
   

4. NY Times: Federal Buildings Plagued by Decay (newsmax.com) — Federal inspectors have found mold contamination at Veterans Affairs offices in Hilo, raising concerns about the health and safety of local employees and visiting veterans. The broader investigation details a nationwide maintenance backlog in federal buildings, but Hilo’s VA facility is among the specific sites cited for deteriorating conditions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • University of Hawai'i posted a job opening for Assistant Professor (Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies)(0085475, 0085486) in Hilo. Apply here.
  • Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate WAIAKEA SHELL ALOHA ISLAND MART (Big Island) - $17.00/HR, Full Time, quarterly bonus up to $100, Sign On Bonus up to $1,000*(DOE) in Hilo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hilo here.

Ok Hilo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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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.