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Public schools to feed Hawai‘i keiki this summer
Summer meals are offered for on-campus dining only; there is no grab-and-go option.
Kīlauea eruption southwest of summit remains paused and unlikely to restart
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from WATCH to ADVISORY and the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW.
High school girls can participate in free STEM summer program at UH Hilo
STARS is scheduled during the week of July 15-19, and interested students are encouraged to apply by June 9.
Festivals, feasts and volunteer opportunities coming to Big Island throughout summer
Upcoming events and activities on the Big Island include a rodeo, a rubber duckie race, cultural festivals and more.
Watersheds topic of upcoming Waimea Community Association Town Meeting
Five local partners will share their priorities, achievements and concerns related to watersheds in the region and across the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Island police searching for man last seen in Hilo
Caleb Strayer, 29, is Caucasian, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and approximately 170 pounds.
No injuries reported following blaze at Big Island Scrap Metal
Fire officials report 30 to 40 vehicles were on fire when crews arrived on scene.
Waikōloa man dies following early morning car crash; 2 children treated for injuries
This is the 19th traffic fatality this year compared to nine at this time last year.
Unrest beneath Kīlauea continues despite pause in short-lived eruption
While there is no active lava on the surface, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that levels of unrest remain high as the vent remains open, tremor is still present, glow could still be seen from the fissures overnight and active degassing of SO2 is still occurring from the fissures and blowing downwind.
Update: Portion of Kawaihae Road reopens after a truck hauling cattle flipped
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Weekly DUI stats: 20 arrested on Big Island roads
Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
Over $25K in scholarships available to Big Island graduating seniors
Applications are open now through June 15. Awardees will be notified in July.
KAPA DJ advances in ‘Favorite Chef’ contest
As of Monday afternoon, Gamayo was in second place. The public has until Thursday to vote for their favorite home chef and the top 15 will move on to the next round.
Kaʻū man indicted in connection with police standoff in Ocean View
32-year-old Kamren Forest Adams was originally charged by way of complaint and made his initial appearance May 14 in Kona District Court. Despite objections by Hawai’i County prosecutors, he was released on supervised release.
Be mindful of continuing gas emissions, including vog, from recent Kīlauea eruption
While the lava flow has ceased, air quality levels are slightly elevated at the Pāhala and Nāʻālehu air quality monitoring stations.
Hilo man charged with drug, firearms offenses after terrorist threatening incident
22-year-old Daryl C. Sampaga Jr. made his initial appearance Monday in Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $390,000 and he was ordered to appear Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
Police, National Guard conducting tactical exercise at Big Island high school Tuesday
The training program at Waiākea High School in Hilo will run all day.
Hawai‘i governor touts ‘historic’ tax cut’s benefits for working families
Gov. Green also signed Senate Bill 1035 on Monday, which exempts certain medical services from the state’s general excise tax.
