Featured
Search for second missing Kona fisherman continues after kayak found Sunday
Searches have found a shoe that is believed to belong to the missing Jared Willeford, but no other evidence of the 42-year-old.
23rd Astro Day highlights astronomy, natural science and robots on Saturday in Hilo
More than 30 organizations will host demonstrations, games and activities that highlight astronomy, robotics and natural sciences.
Big Island AIDS Walk to raise awareness, crucial funds
Kumukahi Health + Wellness is hosting the annual Big Island AIDS Walk this Saturday to raise money for local programs supporting people living with HIV/AIDS.
Man faces multiple charges after an incident in Kalapana last week
Joseph Williams is set to appear in a preliminary hearing at Hilo District Court on Wednesday.
Police request public assistance in the search for two Hilo runaways
Police search for two runaways, King Kehoe and Jazzielle Nathaniel, last seen in Hilo at 8:45 p.m. on Monday night.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate assault suspect
Hawai‘i Island police report that the suspect sought in an assault investigation in Kailua-Kona was located on April 29.
Flood advisory issued for portions of West Hawai‘i
At 6:08 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Lack of rainfall, well issues prompts Hawai‘i County to issue water conservation notice in South Kohala
Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply is asking customers to reduce their water use by at least 10%.
Hawaiʻi Pacific Export Council appoints new Executive Committee
Byron Goo, CEO of Tea Chest Hawaiʻi, will serve as chair of the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. exports and international trade development.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information regarding fisherman who went missing off South Point
Police have continued to follow up on tips and have interviewed many of the fisherman’s known associates, friends and family.
Update: Teen girl found safe in Hilo
Anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the police department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
State board approves three conservation grants for land acquisition on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources has approved $7 million for five grants to be paid out from the Land Conservation Fund.
Permanent ‘Return-to-Home Program’ for homeless persons in Hawaiʻi dies in conference committee
While a pilot program to send some willing homeless persons back to their home states was deemed a success, the State Legislature failed to pass a measure to make the program permanent.
New banana bread recipe featuring local ʻulu flour being served in Hawaiʻi public schools
Participating Hawaiʻi public schools served ʻulu banana bread for breakfast this month using local ʻulu flour supplied by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative.
Kona judge reduces bail for Big Island man facing a myriad of drug charges
A man from Honoka‘a is facing a myriad of drug charges after a search warrant at a home yielded varying amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana.
Search continues for missing kayaker off the Kona Coast
The kayaker is the second waterman to go missing at sea in the past two weeks.
State funding secured for Puna alternate route study
Big Island lawmakers once again secured $1.5 million to fund the Puna Alternate Study after funding lapsed last year.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company voluntarily recalls batch of dark chocolate-covered nuts
The limited liability company recalled packages in the 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags that were distributed to multiple retail locations.
Big Island firefighters keep brush fire from scorching homes in Puna
The report of the brush fire came in at 12:21 p.m. on Sunday on the 11-3400 block of Plumeria Street in Kea‘au.
Update: Woman found in good health in Hilo
Nicole Bullock was located in Hilo after being reported missing and “endangered.”
