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New statewide recovery initiative aims to bring back visitors following Kona low storms
Gov. Josh Green released $2 million in funds to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to re-engage visitors before they commit to other summer plans.
Missing child reported endangered after disappearing in the Pāhoa area
Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 11-year-old Waylon Kealoha, who was last seen Sunday evening in Nanawale Estates near Pāhoa.
12 motorists arrested for DUI during week of April 20 to April 26 on Hawai‘i County roads
As of April 26, there have been 273 DUI arrests compared with 302 during the same period last year.
Mokulele Airlines increase fares amid rising fuel prices
Mokulele Airlines will increase fares by an average of $10 on all Hawaiʻi routes to ensure the continuation of essential 100 daily interisland flights.
Shidler College of Business host night of mentorship, recognition for 500 students
The 65th annual Business Night honored student achievement with awards totaling $122,500 and provided mentorship opportunities with business professionals.
From ashes to stone, a Keaʻau artist honors her deceased mother in a unique way
To capture the essence of her mother’s life, Dandylyon Darr chose to turn her late mother’s ashes into river-like stones to keep her spirit alive.
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.
