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Big Island boy fighting severe health conditions and insurance company
Paul Gugger will be at the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora over the next several days as they run tests to evaluate his severe rare health conditions.
Nonprofit groups partner again to remove invasive species from Kealakekua Bay
This invasive species removal effort aligns with the goals of the Kealakekua Bay Community Action Plan, adopted by the local community in 2022, which serves as a community-led framework for stewardship of this culturally and ecologically significant area.
House Democrats pass several bills advancing majority priorities
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Majority Caucus celebrated the passage of bills that preserve social services, strengthen the economy and support Native Hawaiian families.
18 lane closures scheduled during week of May 10-15 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Advocates call for justice, awareness for missing, murdered Indigenous women, girls and māhū
Advocates call for better data, supportive interventions when it comes to violence affecting Indigenous and LGBTQIA2S+ groups across Hawaiʻi.
New affordable workforce rental housing community is dedicated in Waikōloa Village
The $84.5 million project was made possible through a combination of funding sources and built on Hawaiʻi County-owned land.
Volcano Watch: Do you think Hawaiʻi has many volcanoes? Think again, El Salvador says
In March, a team of U.S. Geological Survey scientists, including two from Hawaiʻi, visited El Salvador in Central America for volcanological field studies and a workshop on lava flow hazards.
Hawaiʻi police investigate two-car collision that resulted in third traffic fatality this week
Officers responded to a two-car collision on Highway 11 between Keaʻau and Hilo that claimed the life of one Puna woman.
State sells bonds to support investments in schools, transportation systems, facilities
The Hawaiʻi Department of Budget and Finance sold $1.94 billion of bonds for infrastructure investment.
Flags order to half-staff in honor of late former Big Island senator
The flags will be lowered from sunrise on Saturday, May 9, through sunset on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Second annual Lōkahi Play Along celebrates student songwriters and music educators
Students from across Hawaiʻi showcased their musical talents at the Lōkahi Play Along on May 2 alongside artists and music education champions Paula Fuga, Honoka Katayama, Jody Kamisato, Bryan Tolentino and Abe Lagrimas Jr.
Hawai‘i Island police warns against scammers posing as county employees to collect pastdue water bills
According to police, two men posing as workers with the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply tried to collect money from a woman at her Kapa‘au home.
Hawai‘i Department of Health recruits teens for survey participation
Information collected will be used to improve health programs and services for Hawai‘i’s youth.
Artificial Intelligence safety act passed by Hawaiʻi State Legislature
The landmark legislation would establish some of the nation’s first consumer protections and transparency requirements for conversational artificial intelligence services, particularly for minors and individuals seeking mental health or crisis support.
Big Island mother navigates death of teen daughter by writing book about grief
Kathy Sprinkle will be doing a reading for her book at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea on Saturday, May 9.
Celebrate Mom: Things to do and places to eat for Mother’s Day on the Big Island
There are plenty of ways to celebrate moms on the Big Island this weekend, including surfing, lei-making, shopping and plenty of wining and dining. Check out our list.
Police seek information about Big Island fisherman who went missing a year ago
Authorities are again seeking the public’s help in locating Earl Kekuanaʻoʻa Hind, a fisherman who disappeared about a year ago after launching his boat from South Point on the Big Island.
School bus used for disabled students stolen from Ocean View
Authorities in Hawaiʻi are investigating the brazen theft of a school bus from Ocean View Estates and its later recovery at a property, where surveillance footage captured several suspects.
UPDATE: Authorities thank public after missing teen found safe in Ocean View
Lily Amor, 17, who was previously reported as a runaway, has been found safe and in good health in Ocean View.
UPDATE: Hawai’i Island police locate missing Eden Roc woman in good health
The woman was found in Mountain View.
