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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.
Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education, and culture
“We’re celebrating, as I’ve said a couple of times, a lot of collaboration on super meaningful legislation that moves our state forward,” Green said during the Friday morning press conference, thanking state legislators for their work on the bills.
Update: Highway 190 reopens following head-on collision in North Kona
The crash occurred between Pu’ulani Drive and Pu’ukala Street at mile marker 24. The road is closed between mile markers 23 and 25.
Kaua‘i whale carcass originally planned to be left on shoreline will be buried
“The smell isnʻt that bad, but the hotel managers and also the Bull Shed restaurant, they’ve had to move patrons of the restaurant to different rooms,” said Billy Kinney, a cultural practitioner from Hanalei who works with Kia’i Kanaloa.
Volcano Watch – In remembrance of Ed Brown, HVO ‘ohana
Ed was a natural and gifted problem solver, and he worked closely with observatory staff to understand their challenges and needs.
Governor applauded for signing bill expanding access to adolescents for HIV PrEP medication
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart on new training voyage toward North Pacific Gyre
The trip is part of continual preparations for the Moananuiākea circumnavigation of the Pacific and will take about one week.
RSV vaccine recommendation for adults updated by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This recommendation is for adults who did not get an RSV vaccine last year.
Hawai‘i to receive more than $6.6 million in federal funding to build more housing
The funding comes from a new grant program based on U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s “Yes In My Backyard” legislation.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 27-July 3: Pride Festival, ‘Chicago,’ ‘You Had Me at Hilo,’ comedy legend Tommy Davidson and more
You might think there won’t be much going on during the week leading up to the big July 4 blowout, which is next Thursday. Are you kidding? You shouldn’t have any issues finding something to do during the next 7 days on the Big Island.
New coffee labeling rules go into effect July 1
The Hawaiian Coffee Labeling Act 211, which was enacted in July 2023, requires all coffee products carrying a Hawai‘i geographical reference to include the disclosure of the location where the coffee was grown in the state, and also indicate the percentage by weight of locally grown coffee and coffee grown elsewhere.
Hawaiian Electric to shut off power during high wind days to avoid risk of wildfires
This program will impact approximately 19,300 customers on the Big Island located between Kohala and Waikōloa in North Hawai‘i, between Kalaoa and Hōlualoa in West Hawai‘i and between Mauna Kea Access Road and Waiki‘i Ranch.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding Volcano man
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Volcano man who was reported missing. Clifford Robben, 42, was last seen in Volcano on Tuesday at 1 p.m., wearing a blue sweater and gray shorts. He is Caucasian and has a fair complexion, 6 feet and 4 inches tall, 215 pounds, with […]
Closure of national park’s Kīlauea Visitor Center for renovations could be as early as September
Although September is the soonest the visitor center would close, a delayed start date is possible. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will continue to notify the public through news releases, social media and its website.
Kona man sentenced after found guilty of attempted promotion of child pornography
During the trial, county prosecutors presented evidence that the suspect exchanged text messages and sent pictures of his genitals to an undercover police officer, whom Smith believed to be a 15-year-old girl.
Have you seen any of these 3 runaways? Big Island police renew request for info
All of them, two 17-year-olds and one 15-year-old, have been missing for at least a month and were last seen in East Hawai’i locations.
Not cool: Possible Listeria contamination triggers recall of multiple Totally Cool ice cream, frozen dairy products
The products include Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery ice cream cakes, Jeni’s frozen dessert sandwiches and Marco ice cream sandwiches and ice cream pints, which might have been available at Safeway and Whole Foods in Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i Island police participate in training to detect and address cannabis-impaired driving
Officers conducted standardized field sobriety tests on volunteer medicinal cannabis patients in May.
Hilo becomes ‘Chicago’ this Friday; glamorous musical to run through mid-July
‘Chicago’ is the story of Roxie Hart, a 1920s housewife and nightclub performer who murders her lover after he threatens to walk out on her.
Visitor suffers suspected shark bite to foot while swimming in Waikōloa
No shark was seen and there are no plans to close Anaeho‘omalu Bay at this time.