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Community center at Hilo park damaged in fire
The fire occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, beneath a covered walkway on the exterior of the building.
Head-on car crash in East Hawai‘i leaves California visitor dead
This is the second fatal crash on Hawai‘i Island in less than 48 hours. The first was on Sunday afternoon in Hōnaunau.
State to collect unwanted pesticides from Big Island farms, commercial users
Drop-off events are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 in Kona and April 11 in Hilo. The deadline to register is March 14.
Hawai‘i lawmakers to hold public hearing on vicious dog bill
This measure, along with its companion bill, House Bill 2058 Draft 1, is striking a chord with the Hawai‘i Island residents as communities have been plagued with packs of dangerous dogs attacking and even killing people, with the dog owners suffering little to no consequence.
Hilo man charged with auto theft after Tacoma stolen from repair shop
18-year-old Russel Britos faces multiple charges stemming from an incident the afternoon of Feb. 24 at the shop in the 400 block of Kīlauea Avenue.
Kona man charged in connection to 8-car crash on Māmalahoa Highway
A Kailua-Kona man facing a myriad of offenses following an eight-vehicle crash in Captain Cook was granted supervised release by a Kona District Court judge.
Hawai‘i Island police continue to investigate apparent drowning of Kea‘au woman
There has recently been an influx of information being spread on various social media sites that police have closed this investigation following the forensic pathologist’s ruling that Kala‘iokealaula Ashley Nicole Reyes Kanekoa died as a result of an accidental drowning on Feb. 18.
Hilo man charged with child sex solicitation following sting operation
Between Feb. 23 and Feb. 25, the Hawai‘i Police Department conducted Operation Keiki Shield, a statewide coordinated effort designed to identify and arrest individuals using the internet to facilitate sexual crimes against children.
State and local nonprofits gather to plant coral in Kealakekua Bay
The event was the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources second collaborative coral community-led restoration project Kanu Ko‘a where Hawaiian cultural practices and protocols were practiced as part of the planting.
Head-on crash in Hōnaunau leaves Kona man dead
Hawai‘i Island police responded to the collision at 2:13 p.m. below the intersection of Ke Ala O Keawe Road and Hōnaunau Road, near the 1.5-mile marker.
Big Island Now poll no. 51: Is an insurance policy for Hawai‘i’s coral reef worth it?
The state along with nonprofit partners are always working together to find ways to promote the health and protect Hawai‘i’s coral reefs.
Update: High surf advisory for Big Island’s east-facing shores extended
Surf is expected to be 8 to 12 feet.
Business Monday: Cosmic Drive Hilo to light up Banyan Drive beginning March 1
Think golf meets cosmic bowling and long-range yard darts. The Big Island’s newest attraction combines the challenge of hitting glow-in-the-dark golf balls and striking lighted targets from 40 to about 120 yards out with a party-like atmosphere complete with a disco light show and music.
Update: Keala O Keawe Road reopens following closure due to crash
A vehicle crash near Hōnaunau Rodeo Arena has closed both lanes of travel on Keala O Keawe Road.
Hawai‘i Fire Department: Swimmer in distress after driving Jeep over cliffside at South Point
The swimmer was coached to a safe spot at the bottom of the cliffs where he could exit the water to be treated by emergency medical service personnel.
Big Island Now poll results: Leap Day is just another day of the week
Leap Day happens every four years, and aside from those born on Feb. 29, most people see the upcoming day as nothing noteworthy.
Volunteers observe thousands of humpbacks in latest statewide whale count of 2024
A grand total of 2,141 whales were counted throughout the main Hawaiian Islands. This number may represent duplicate sightings of the same whale by different observers or at different time periods or different locations throughout the day.
The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.
Pandemic recovery ending, construction up for 2024, according to UHERO report
The UHERO report lists several key takeaways for the upcoming year.
Applications for Lānaʻi mouflon sheep hunting season available in March
The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season consists of four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.