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Volcano business for sale for the next creative visionary
After spending nearly 20 years creating a hub for the Volcano community, Ira Ono is selling the Volcano Garden Arts property and the vision that comes along with it.
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake on Friday strikes 4 miles from Laupāhoehoe on Big Island
The earthquake was at a depth of 19 miles below the sea and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Gov. Josh Green to sign “green fee” into law
The climate impact fee will increase taxes for travelers to help bolster disaster mitigation and sustainability projects in Hawaiʻi in the face of climate threats.
Mellon Foundation to stabilize state humanities councils with $15 millon in emergency funding
Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities to receive a $250,000 grant amid a $65 million federal budget cut affecting state humanities councils nationwide.
Prince David Kawānanakoa, a respected figure in Hawai‘i’s ali‘i lineage, has passed away
Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the flags be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies effective immediately until sunset on Friday, May 9.
Big Island man charged after child porn videos reportedly found on his cellphone
The investigation into the 43-year-old was launched in December 2024 after a cyber tip revealed possession of child pornography.
Hawai‘i Island police launch a negligent homicide investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle near the intersection of Waiānuenue Avenue and Rainbow Drive on Thursday night.
Hawaiʻi Community College’s new marine program provides unique research opportunities for students
Marine Option Program students provides opportunities to apply traditional course work to the real world while students obtain practical marine skills.
Update: Episode 19 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends in less than 8 hours
Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue an eruption update tomorrow morning unless there are significant changes before then
State passes a bill to expand free school meal access
The bill will help ALICE families, who earn too much to qualify for free meals at school, yet not enough to provide their children with consistent breakfast and lunch.
Bird species lost from the wild for almost 40 years laid first eggs on new island home
Three pairs of Sihek have laid eggs since being released on Palmyra Atoll – marking the first time species has bred in the wild since its extinction from their native island of Guam in the 1980s.
Oregon visitor dies following snorkel trip in Kona
The visitor was on a guided manta ray snorkel trip when she complained of soreness in her arms after being in the water for about 5 minutes.
Hawaiʻi police seek information on stolen truck in Hilo
Police search for a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner stolen from Wainaku Street last week.
Two new warning sirens on Big Island part of monthly test set for 11:45 a.m. on Thursday
The May 1 siren test for Hawaiʻi will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Hale Hālāwai O Puna to open with a celebration of Hawaiian culture this weekend
Hale Hālāwai O Puna Cultural Mākeke and Hub opens for the first time with a free celebration followed by an Activate Puna Town Party to mark the 7th anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption this Saturday.
Workforce development event connects local students with career opportunities
Over 160 students gained insight into the hospitality industry from industry leaders during the 13th annual Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration event in Hilo.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 2-8: Celebrating Lei Day, Culivating community, exploring the cosmos and more
Just because the Merrie Monarch Festival is done doesn’t mean all the fun around the island is, too. From Lei Day festivities to exploring the cosmos, there’s an entire universe of activities and events unfolding during the next week. Check them out now!
Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman who went missing off Keauhou
The Coast Guard and partner agencies searched 4,863 square miles for over 89 combined hours.
Ironman returning to men, women competing for world titles on same day in Kona, beginning in 2026
Athletes can start qualifying for the Kona race in August. The number of slots for the event has not been determined.
Violation issued to Matsuyama Food and Fuel for underground storage tanks
Mats4 LLC, which operates Matsuyama Food and Fuel in Kailua-Kona, did not apply for or obtain a permit prior to installation or operation the tanks and now face a $35,000 penalty.
