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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.
NOAA Fisheries says O‘ahu monk seal pup died from dog attack
NOAA is continuing to investigate the pup’s death, and an individual is cooperating with law enforcement officials.
Hilo Shipman Drywells Improvements begin Tuesday; prepare for delays, lane shifts
The affected streets for this project will be Williama Place, Melekahiwa Place, Melekahiwa Street and Mikahala Place.
AccesSurf, partners providing a day of water activities for people with disabilities
Over 30 participants and their families will enjoy a morning of adaptive outrigger canoe, swimming and paddle boarding.
AT&T to distribute Wi-Fi hotspots to eligible lessees on Hawaiian Home Lands in Waimea
Hotspot distribution will take place at the DHHL Waimea District Office located at 64-756 Māmalahoa Highway.
Big Island police, students celebrate DARE Day in East Hawai‘i
Students from Hilo Intermediate, Waiākea Intermediate, Pāhoa Elementary, Kea’au Elementary and Pāhoa Intermediate schools on May 23 celebrated completing the DARE program.
Update: Kīlauea eruption within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has paused
The new eruption first began at about 12:30 a.m. today. The most recent eruption in this region was in December 1974, which lasted only about 6 hours. At this time, it is not possible to say how long this new eruption will last.
