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75-year-old Kailua-Kona man critically injured in early morning North Kona crash
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to investigate the crash as a major traffic collision. No further details are available at this time.
Kāmakoa Nui Park sports fields back in the game after $1 million in improvements
Community invited to celebrate reopening of the Waikōloa Village park’s multi-purpose sports fields, made possible by a partnership between Hawaiʻi County and a local developer, starting at 10 a.m. May 4 at the park.
Kaua‘i dancer captures Miss Aloha Hula in this year’s Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
The soloists were scored by seven judges who looked at their kahiko (ancient) and ‘auana (modern) performances and critiqued them in various areas.
Volcano Watch: Tilt, tremor and lava — remembering Mauna Loa’s 2022 eruption onset
Geophysical instruments recorded many major, and even subtle, details the night of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption onset. In this week’s “Volcano Watch,” explore some of these monitoring data observations that offer clues as to what was happening beneath the surface.
2 Puna teens reported as runaways in same incident sought by police
14-year-old Zealand Brickwood and 15-year-old Kelii Nobriga were last seen just before 12:30 p.m. April 23 on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road in Kea‘au. Do you have any information that can help police find them?
Merrie Monarch Festival: Vibrant performances at Hōʻike exhibition showcased cultures across the Pacific
The Merrie Monarch Festival’s Hōʻike Night served as a reminder of the enduring power of dance to express identity and connect with others through performances from Hawaiʻi, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and California.
‘Vital step’: Central Fire Station to begin operating from interim location in early May
Personnel and equipment from Hawaiʻi Fire Department’s oldest fire station in downtown Hilo are relocating while their permanent facility receives repairs and upgrades during the next year.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island April 25-May 1: Third World live, ‘The Wizard of Oz Ballet,” CHVRCH, Hilo Lei Day Festival and more
Didn’t get tickets to the Merrie Monarch Festival competitions? Looking for something different to do this weekend? The Big Island has you covered.
‘It’s a way of living’: UH study connects spearfishing to wellness, culture, community
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers highlight in new study how practice deeply rooted in Hawaiian tradition promotes food security, physical activity, cultural identity and community well-being.
Hawaiʻi County to install fencing at Hilo Transfer Station
Hours will remain the same during the fencing work, which is set to begin next Monday.
U.S. Army releases final environmental impact statement for Pōhakuloa Training Area
The U.S. Army secured a sweet deal in 1964 when it obtained a 65-year lease from the State of Hawai’i for 22,750 acres for just one dollar per year.
Puna man faces nearly 20 charges after small arsenal discovered in Hawaiian Beaches residence
31-year-old Solomon Lord faces 18 mostly firearms-related charges, the most severe of which is ownership or possession of firearm or ammunition prohibited, after Big Island police executed a search warrant April 16 at a residence in Hawaiian Beaches.
Hanau Hou Arts and Fashion Show celebrates Hawaiʻi designers during Merrie Monarch Festival
Ten designers from Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu and Maui showcased clothing lines that tell a story through the clothing and accessories.
Kīlauea provides Earth Day display of power and beauty with latest fountaining phase
Lava jettisoned to heights of more than 650 feet at times during the 10 hours of Episode 18 high fountaining before the most recent phase of the Big Island volcano’s summit eruption ended the afternoon of April 22.
Scientists, cultural practitioners continue to learn while collaborating to save coral reefs
Kahaluʻu Bay will take a strategic pause as the sacred coral ecosystem undergoes a crucial spawning period from May 11-19, 2025, a collaborative initiative praised for reviving cauliflower coral populations devastated by climate change.
Police renew information request for three missing person cases
Residents with information are urged to contact authorities to aid in these ongoing investigations, as the community seeks answers and justice.
Preparation work is underway for paving projects in Kona
Preparation work is being done on Māmalahoa Highway between Palani Road and Kamalani Street and on Kalamauka Road from Māmalahoa Highway to Ha‘awina Street from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until Friday.
A study finds public health may be more supported by spearfishing, culturally significant traditions
A University of Hawaiʻi study reveals that integrating more traditional practices can be an effective way to support health and wellness across the islands.
Business Monday: Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair kicks off this week
The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft Fair kicks off on Wednesday and ends on Saturday. Vendors will be located at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Free daily hula performances showcase local hālau, bring energy during Merrie Monarch Festival
Free daytime performances during the Merrie Monarch Festival feature the authentic spirit of hula and offer a unique glimpse into the artistry and tradition of this cherished Hawaiian celebration.
