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Left-turn restrictions for 2 busy Hilo intersections to start in April
The restrictions will begin April 7 at Pūʻainakō Street and Kīlauea Avenue and Pūʻainakō Street and Kinoʻole Street.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s continuing summit eruption
Kīlauea summit has shown little net change in pressurization since the eruption began Dec. 23, 2024, indicating the summit has been in some level of equilibrium. As long as that equilibrium is maintained, the episodic eruption at the summit is likely to continue.
Hawai‘i Police Department Vice Section detective found guilty of perjury
William Brown will return May 23 to Hilo Circuit Court for sentencing. Perjury is a Class C felony. He faces a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison.
Mexico man sentenced to 12-plus years in U.S. District Court for drugs, firearms, immigration charges
49-year-old Juan Carlos Espinoza Lopez was sentenced April 3 for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, being an illegal immigrant in possession of a firearm and ammunition and illegal re-entry into the country. He was arrested in April 2024 in Ocean View.
Hawai’i Volcanoes releases body-worn camera footage from March 2025 officer involved shooting
The video is intended to help community members gain a better understanding of what occurred with the suspect, Isaiah Kaleo Jiaan Fourshey on March 4, 2025.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 4-10 and beyond: Mana Music Quartet, Mark Yamanaka, Big Island Chocolate Fesitval, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more
There’s once again some great events and activities happening around the Big Island during the upcoming week — and even further out. Be sure to check all of them out now!
Chances of seal-human encounters increase with Hawaiian monk seal pupping season underway
3 pups have already been born this year. While monk seals can give birth at any time of the year, March through August is when a majority of young make their debut.
Child & Family Service call on community to help prevent violence against Hawaiʻi’s children
After working to protect Hawaiʻi’s children for 125 years, Child & Family Service is asking communities to step up to help combat and prevent child abuse.
Man sought for questioning in connection with Puna beach incident
He is described as between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-9, weighing 140 to 160 pounds, Caucasian, with a short brown beard, tan complexion and short brown hair.
Waimea Community Association town meeting to focus on shaping future for keiki and community
Supporting and providing early learning opportunities is more than just about offering fun for the kids. It’s about preparing keiki for success in school — and life — by introducing them to literacy and social skills.
Hawai‘i Island police identify woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Puna
At this time, police believe that alcohol, inattention, and not wearing a seatbelt, were the primary factors in the crash.
Big Island protests policy actions from Trump, Musk with four separate events
Silent protests will be held in Kaʻū, Kona, Waimea, and Hilo as part of a coordinated, peaceful demonstration across the country to raise awareness of federal policies that threaten Hawai‘i’s people and resources.
Contract negotiations reach fourth month for nurses at Waimea hospital
Nurses continue to ask for the same nurse-to-patient staffing ratios provided to Oʻahu hospitals to ensure better health outcomes for Big Island patients.
6 Native Hawaiians recognized in bipartisan resolution celebrating Women’s History Month
Specific Native Hawaiian women spotlighted in the resolution included: Queen Ka‘ahumanu, Isabella Kauakea Yau Yung Aiona Abbott, Mary Kawena Pukui, Edith Kenao Kanaka‘ole, Rell Kapolioka‘ehukai Sunn, and Emma Ka‘ilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina.
Man taken into custody following robbery at auto parts store in Hilo
The suspect brandished a knife, verbally threatening and injured an employee during the alleged incident.
Hawai‘i County looks to support traffic study for wildfire evacuation in Waikōloa Village
The County of Hawai’i will be accepting public comment on a proposed amendment to fund the Waikōloa Village Wildfire Evacuation Traffic Study until April 30.
64-year old Hilo man charged for failure to register as sex offender
Everett T.K. Akimseu is charged with seven counts of failure to comply with covered offender registration requirements, according to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Renaming of Captain Cook Post Office in honor of fallen soldier observed at Vietnam War memorial service
This is the first time a Hawaiʻi post office will be named after a Vietnam War soldier: 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Hōnaunau.
Big Island property, location of reality TV show Temptation Island, headed for auction
Bidding for Ka Hale Hanu, 78-133 Ehukai St., is set to open on April 10 through Concierge Auctions and Compass Real Estate.
Update: Police identify victim in Saturday’s violent murder of an elderly woman in Hilo
The suspect was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on April 2.
