Public Utilities Commission coming to Pāhala to address private system’s failure to restore water, sewer

The project will include a 50,000-square-foot medical facility that will expand access to healthcare services in West Hawaiʻi.

It’s been two months since Hurricane Lala damaged a well site and infrastructure of Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation, leaving 100 customers without basic services.

The combination of deformation and geochemical datasets show the new fissure vents were the same magma source we have seen in previous fountaining episodes and likely formed because the magma system was highly pressurized and simply forced its way along the easiest path to the surface.

Customers and the public are asked to plan accordingly for the schedule changes at Port of Hilo and Maui’s Port of Kahului on Oct. 20-21, respectively.

The framework helps managers decide whether a “conservation introduction” that moves a plant or animal outside its normal range is the right call, and how to do it responsibly.

During the exercise, members of the public may see an increased presence of police and fire personnel, along with specialized emergency response vehicles and equipment.

The 77-year-old was initially taken to Hilo Benioff Medical Center on Oct. 9 after the crash but later airlifted to Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu for further treatment.

The American Institute of Architects Honolulu is celebrating Architecture Month this October with a series of public events, including two on the Big Island. Hawaiʻi Island Young Architects Workshop Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa Cost: $65 / $80 In this workshop, students ages 13 to 16 will […]

Officers who responded to the school canvassed the campus and didn’t observe anything suspicious.

The 2026 Foundational Technical Assistance workshops will provide information about how to expand work with visitors.

The Big Island comes through once again with activities and events during the upcoming week that will satisfy all of your treat requests plus some you might not even know you’re craving until you see them.

Those who attend this year’s 29th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival also can lend a hand by offering monetary or food donations to help support Kona and Līhuʻe Corps community services, such as food pantries and holiday assistance, that directly benefit neighbors in need.

Come “Celebrate Service” and honor military veterans and their families while celebrating the many people and organizations who care for the island everyday during the 19th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 7 in Hilo.

Boy, does the Big Island have a ton to do during the next week. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

Hey, Big Island. We’re back! We’re once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week’s top 10 right now!