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Big Island state lawmaker Mark Nakashima dies; flags ordered at half-staff
“This is a tremendous loss for the Hāmākua, Hilo and Kaʻūmana community and the House of Representatives. Mark served his community and our state with dignity and respect. He will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences go to Mark’s family during this time.” — Hawai’i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki
Update: Ocean View woman wanted on outstanding arrest warrant, questioning turns herself in
The investigations 34-year-old Justina Alves was alleged to be involved in will be forwarded to the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for review.
Update: Missing woman found in Mountain View
26-year-old Sun Popovich was located in good health July 7 by police.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists revisit eruption site, discover cracking, more
Their mission was to remove temporary webcams deployed during a recent eruption and move them to nearby Cone Peak.
Have you seen this Big Island woman who last seen about 4 months ago?
50-year-old Jenny Raylynn Partin of Kailua-Kona was reported missing in March.
253 bills signed into law by Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green has enacted 253 of the 260 bills passed during the 2024 legislative session.
State launches new ‘Beat Diabetes’ public service campaign
For people with prediabetes, losing just 5% to 7% of body weight can reduce the chance of developing diabetes by more than 50% for adults at high risk.
New utility-scale solar project proposed near Waikōloa; online community meeting slated
The Keʻāmuku Solar + Storage project is a proposed 86 megawatt alternating current solar photo-voltaic array and 344 megawatt hour battery energy storage system that would be located on land owned by AES Hawai‘i adjacent to Waikōloa Road and Māmalahoa Highway.
Keiki lead effort to beautify, enhance Hale Hālāwai in historic Kailua Village
The students from ʻAhahui ʻŌpio Aloha ʻĀina replanted red tī, tiare, gardenia and pua kenikeni trees around the Hale Hālāwai building.
Hāmākua-Kohala Health under new leadership after extensive nationwide search
The nonprofit North Hawai‘i health care organization recently welcomed new chief executive officer John White, who arrived July 1 and began his duties July 8.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 11-17: Follow the Yellow Brick Road, get reacquainted with the Bard, beat the summer heat and more
There’s something for everyone during the next 7 days on the Big Island, so get out there and have a good time.
Police seek suspects in assault and robbery near homeless camp off Ponahawai Street in Hilo
South Hilo patrol officers responded just before 3 p.m. Tuesday to a church in the 500 block of Ponahawai Street after two men working as survey contractors for the county reported being assaulted.
Two forums this week to help voters get more familiar with 2024 primary candidates
AARP Hawai‘i and Na Leo TV are hosting an event with the top four Hawai‘i County mayoral candidates tonight in Hilo, while the Waimea Community Association invites people to a “speed dating” forum Thursday with primary candidates in several races.
Officials clarify timeline and process for Lahaina wildfire cause, origin report
Officials with the Maui Fire Department and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded Wednesday to media inquiries about about the timeline and process for releasing information about the cause and origin of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire.
Traffic crash leads to assault during which victim is bitten, punched, struck with hatchet
The victim sustained a laceration to his right forearm from being struck with the hatchet and also sustained numerous abrasions in various areas of his body. The victim reported that Jones slammed his cellphone into the ground, destroying it, and struck numerous areas of his vehicle with the hatchet, causing damages.
Earthquake activity at Kīlauea decreases after brief uptick from previous day
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported this morning that quake counts from the past 24 hours beneath the caldera and upper East Rift Zone decreased by about 65%.
Gov. Green signs 6 bills on ‘intent to veto list’ into law including measure that restricts governor’s emergency powers
Seven bills were vetoed primarily due to legal and operational issues.
Update: Hilo kidnapping victim identified; investigation continues
An unidentified victim on July 7 was assaulted, then forced into the back seat of a pickup truck, according to police.
State allows Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant in Kona to reopen
The restaurant was previously issued a red placard July 5 and immediately closed because of multiple violations.
Striping, signage, sidewalk work underway in downtown Hilo
Work begins today and will continue from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting, through Aug. 30.