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UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled for portions of Kaʻū, Puna
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report radar shows that heavy rainfall diminished and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Former Kohala Coast estate of the late Lisa Marie Presley on the market for $17.5M
Known as Hale Ohi‘a, the 6-bedroom, 8,178-square-foot home was built with more than 250 native ohi‘a logs, and comes with access to the exclusive Mauna Lani Beach Club.
Hilo transforms into New York City with the production of ‘In the Heights’
The romantic musical directed by Jennie Kaneshiro blends universal themes of love, culture and aspirations that resonate with the local communities in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense, partners to open tephra information center in Volcano
Residents can visit the tephra information center to learn how to clean tephra from their homes, protect water catchment tanks and make requests for assistance.
UPDATE: Police report endangered runaway 12-year-old girl was located
Mulaun Porter was previously reported March 10 as missing. She was found late Tuesday night (March 10) in good health.
UPDATE: National Weather Service cancels ashfall advisory for portions of Big Island; Highway 11 reopens
The National Weather Service Honolulu forecast office reports because Episode 43 of lava fountaining at Kīlauea volcano ended the threat for ashfall dissipated.
UPDATE: Kīlauea summit eruption Episode 43 ends after 9 hours of lava fountaining
All eruptive activity was confined to Halemaʻumaʻu within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will provide additional details about Episode 43 in its next official report.
UPDATE: Episode 43 of Kīlauea summit eruption ends; Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains closed
Overnight guests of Kīlauea Military Camp and Volcano House with reservations and identification will be allowed to enter the park, but must shelter in place.
Kīlauea Photo Gallery: Lava fountains, volcano plume and traffic
Episode 43 of the Kīlauea eruption caused Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close, backed up traffic on Highway 11 and produced a volcanic plume that covered the sun, turning it red.
Applications open for environmental, cultural stewards across Hawaiʻi
Kupu’s steward program is seeking applicants interested in educating visitors and protecting natural and cultural sites with positions available across the state.
Traffic fatalities down by half in Hawai‘i for 2026 compared to last year
This decline comes after the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation launched its statewide 2026 Safe Roads Challenge in January, which turns traffic safety into a game with a free safe driving app.
Two first responders awarded for dedication to public safety, outstanding leadership
Officer Dallas Arce and Battalion Chief Kaʻāina Keawe were celebrated as the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi’s Officer and Firefighter of the Year for 2025.
Kanu o Ka ʻĀina awarded funds for research in new Native Hawaiian charter school system
Funds from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will be used for a conference that brings educators together to talk about best practices in place-based and project-based learning rooted in ʻike Hawaiʻi.
Pāhoa man charged with firearm offenses, outstanding bench warrants
Kawika Benny Kahee was charged with several firearm offenses after police arrested him in Nanawale due to outstanding bench warrants on March 8.
Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation ahead of expected storm to Hawaiian Islands
The storm is expected to affect Kauaʻi and Oʻahu first, with conditions expanding across the rest of the state through the weekend.
University of Hawaiʻi study finds outrigger canoe paddling provides lifelong health, culture
The study found paddling connects people to their health, ancestors, environment and sense of purpose.
Business Monday: Executive chef in Hilo quit to open his own restaurant along the Hāmākua Coast
In 2024, Joshua Ketner opened Piʻilani Kitchen, an eatery located at the former Low Store in Pēpēʻekeo that offers a small, but delicious menu of food and an ever-changing weekly special.
Hawaiʻi student artists honored for creativity in statewide scholastic art awards
From 2,550 submissions from across Hawaiʻi, 427 students were recognized in the 2026 Regional Scholastic Art Awards.
Hawaiʻi’s film industry having a big year with ‘Untamed,’ ‘Jumanji 3’ and ‘Protecting Jared’
Hawai’i’s movie and television industry is resurging in 2026, with three major productions filming in the Aloha State.
Severe weather possible in Hawaiʻi as Kona storm approaches islands
A developing Kona storm is forecast to hit Hawaiʻi on Tuesday, March 10, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding and damaging winds.
