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Conservation personnel pay homage to the last ‘akikiki in the wild
Despite the existence of one, two, or three ‘akikiki remaining in the wild, the forest bird species is considered functionally extinct.
Police investigating possible drowning at Kehena Beach on Big Island
The victim has been positively identified as Timothy Zedalis of Denver, Colorado.
State to conduct monthly test on warning siren system throughout Hawaiian Islands
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
A recent report – conducted by ECG Management Consultants – looked at the current and future health care needs of West Hawai‘i and identified two sites in Kailua-Kona where the 50-year-old hospital could move.
Business Monday: Harbor House to raise funds for Hawai‘i Fire through inaugural golf tournament
The Harbor House has spent the past two years supporting nonprofits and community groups.
Hawai‘i Island police participate in training to learn more about Micronesian culture
This inaugural initiative was conducted by the Hawai’i Island Community Health Center’s Health Equity team to bridge cultural gaps and improve interactions with the Micronesian community on Hawai‘i Island.
Unrest escalates at Kīlauea; more than 500 earthquakes rock upper East Rift Zone
While there are no signs of an imminent eruption, the largest of these earthquakes were four magnitude-3.0 events near the intersection between Chain of Craters Road and Hilina Pali Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Poll results: It takes more than just one trait to be a responsible developer
There are several recent examples of Hawai‘i residents, including Native Hawaiians, environmental organizations, homeowners associations and others, clashing with developers and real estate investors. So our most recent poll asked, “What is the most important trait of a responsible developer?”
Big Island community comes together to ‘Celebrate Life!’ during annual Pride Festival
Everywhere you looked Saturday at Mo‘oheau Park and Bandstand in downtown Hilo, the party was hopping. Diversity was on display in several different senses of the word. Friends and family came together to have fun. Smiles and hugs were commonplace and given out freely. There was joy, laughter, happiness, inclusiveness and acceptance. All attributes that lend themselves to celebration.
Kīlauea summit rumbles with more than 300 earthquakes
The Big Island volcano is not erupting, but that seismic activity during the past day is more than triple the rate from several days ago.
Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads
So far this year, there have been 467 DUI arrests compared with 479 during the same period last year, a decrease of 2.5%.
Big Island weekly lane closures: June 29-July 5
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
House bill meant to limit governor’s emergency powers could be vetoed
Some examples where Gov. Green might want to use his powers to shut down media communications include extreme violence or acts of terrorism. The governor has until July 10 to decide whether or not to kill the bill.
Elderly woman found strangled in Puna home; Hawai‘i Island police investigate
On June 20 at approximately 3:14 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a residence in the 16-1100 block of Uhini Ana Road in Mountain View after an elderly man found his 71-year-old wife lying unresponsive on the floor within their residence.
Big Island Now poll No. 55: What is the most important trait of a responsible developer?
The controversy and pushback surrounding the proposed Punalu‘u Village project in Ka‘ū have been swift. Intense at times. But it’s just one recent example throughout Hawai‘i of problems and clashes with developers and real estate investors.
‘A tigerific time’: Don’t miss Tiger Fun Day at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo
The annual event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Pana‘ewa Zoo and also a celebration of the zoo’s star attractions Sriracha and Tzatziki’s birthdays. The tigers turn 9 years old this year.
Police seeking missing 17-year-old Hilo runaway
Tavares-Unea was last seen on Maikalani Street in Hilo on Friday, June 21, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m.
UH-discovered asteroid to make close approach to Earth, no impact risk
The asteroid, named 2024 MK, is about 575 feet or nearly two football fields across, and will brighten to visual magnitude 8, fainter than what is visible by the naked eye but easily detectable with binoculars or a small telescope.
Hilo homeless shelter to open this summer
The Hilo shelter is scheduled to open late-August, next to The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps, at 219 Ponahawai St., for 12 overnight hours a day on a first-come, first-served basis.
21-year-old killed in North Kona crash; negligent homicide investigation launched
While crossing over the centerline, the Subaru collided head-on with a northbound silver 2000 Acura Integra sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, later identified as Alvin Godfrey Castro III. Castro was transported to the North Hawaii Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m.