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Keauhou man charged with abuse following incident that temporarily close Kuakini Highway
The 33-year-old is being held on $5,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Kona District Court today.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help in finding missing man
The 42-year-old was last seen on Aug. 3, 2022, at noon, in the area of “Two-Step” beach near Pu‘uhonua O‘Hōnaunau in Hōnaunau.
Lane closures scheduled in Hilo for work on utility lines
The Department of Public Works Engineering Division will be conducting utility probing on Lanikaula Street, from Kīlauea Avenue to Manono Street.
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs revamps website
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, or DCCA, launched its newly redesigned website pages, aimed at providing visitors with a seamless and intuitive browsing experience. The revamped homepage, coupled with a new complaint management webpage is meant to enhance user accessibility and engagement. The updated homepage features a streamlined, function-driven layout and improved navigation […]
Department of Hawaiian Homelands lessees face telecommunication disruption
The private company required to provide reliable telecommunication services is facing foreclosure due to nonpayment of a major loan.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information on missing Pāhoa man
The 34-year-old was last seen in Pāhoa town on May 19, 2023.
Flags ordered to half-staff for Memorial Day
This action is taken to honor the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Illuminate the night in remembrance, honor for loved ones who’s lights were snuffed out
For one evening each year, at the end of May, thousands of Big Island community members gather at Reeds Bay Beach Park in Hilo during the annual Hawai‘i Care Choices Celebration of Life to launch lanterns to pay tribute to the lives lived by loved ones who passed away and how they touched the lives of others.
Volcano Watch: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory depends on reliable and secure IT solutions
One of the primary duties of IT personnel at HVO is supporting existing and emerging volcano monitoring and science goals. The observatory uses a variety of instruments to collect data on volcanic activity—including seismometers, gas analyzers, ground deformation sensors, and cameras.
Search warrant in relation to ongoing missing person case leads to dead male in Puna home
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending identification and notification of next of kin, and authorities have not said which missing person case this incident may be connected to.
Keauhou man arrested for abuse which resulted in temporary closure of Kuakini Highway
Officers made contact with the suspect, 33-year-old Thomas John “TJ” Reilly, at his residence with what appeared to be a rifle slung over his shoulder.
9 Big Island students receive $31K in scholarships from Takitani Foundation
The students were among a total of 59 from throughout Hawaiʻi, one student from each of the state’s qualifying public and independent schools, awarded financial assistance through the foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship Program.
State awarded more than $900M against pharma companies that failed to disclose efficacy for a blood thinner drug
Companies involved in the payout include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and three U.S.-based subsidiaries of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
Drivers in Hawai‘i can soon get ‘shaka plates’
The Shaka License Plate Program is the culmination of a two-year statewide review process, according to Project Shaka.
Hawaiʻi County to host inaugural ground golf Mayor’s Cup this summer
Ground golf combines elements of golf and croquet. It originated in Hawaiʻi County’s sister city of Yurihama, Japan. It has become popular on the Big Island, especially among kūpuna.
Site of long-awaited Waikōloa emergency access route blessed
Located off Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway between Mauna Lani Resort and Puāko, the emergency route, currently rolling hills, grass and trees, will be three miles long and connect to Kamakoa Nui Road in Waikōloa Village.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Celebration of Life, Robert Cazimero live, Ladies That Rock, Memorial Day Homelani and more
The long Memorial Day Weekend gives you an opportunity to check out all the events happening around the Big Island.
Hilo man charged with theft of Jeep Wrangler, possession of methamphetamine and heroin
32 year-old Gilbert Mata of Hilo was arrested and charged in relation to the theft of a 2023 Jeep, according to the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Big Island police ask public to help with search for missing 15-year-old
Chael Aku is 5-foot-6 and 130 lbs. He was last seen at 8 p.m. May 21 in the 2300 block of Ainakahele Street in Hilo.