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Police identify motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash

When Hilo patrol officers responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision on Kilauea Avenue at 12:36 a.m. on Saturday, they determined that a 1990 Yamaha motorcycle operated by Wilson was traveling southbound on Kilauea Avenue just before the Puainako intersection, when it crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a utility pole.

Big Island student receives $10K grant from Hawaiian Airlines, Arizona State University

Hawaiian Airlines and Arizona State University have awarded the first of eight $10,000 grants under the New Horizons Scholarship Fund to two Native Hawaiian undergraduates enrolled in the W. P. Carey School of Business’s Information Systems program.

Search continues for mother, grandmother wanted for questioning in custodial interference investigation

Colleen and Tara may be in the company of Tara’s six-year-old daughter, Solenne Grimes. Tara Lasham is wanted on an arrest warrant and for questioning in the same custodial interference investigation. Since last October, police have issued several requests to the public to be on the lookout for the Tara and her daughter.

Brief earthquake swarm rattles Kīlauea summit

Levels of activity are expected to rise and fall during this period of unrest. No unusual activity has been noted along the volcano’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.

Update: United flights resume, technology issue identified

United is working with customers impacted by the grounded flights.

Hawai‘i Island police officers help Maui secure Lāhainā in aftermath of deadly blaze

Hawai‘i Island police officers have been going to Maui since a fire destroyed Lāhainā and killed at least 115 people.

Hawai’i Island police seeking missing Kea‘au man Joseph Weaver

Weaver is described as having a light complexion, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, approximately 130-140 pounds, with blue eyes, light brown curly shoulder length hair and has a goatee and mustache.

Updated September 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Some programs are sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

No notable earthquake swarms reported beneath Kīlauea over the past 24 hours

Elevated seismic activity continues in an area south of Kīlauea’s summit caldera, as steady rates of earthquakes have persisted in this location since Aug. 22. There were no notable swarms in the past day, and the volcano is not erupting. No unusual activity has been noted along the volcano’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift […]

Authorities ID 2 more victims from the Lāhainā wildfire, bringing the total to 57

The Maui Police Department released the names of two more victims from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Sunday.

University of Hawai‘i report explores Maui wildfire impacts and recovery challenges

The report examines the most challenging issues through a variety of lenses, including housing and urban economics, regional economic development, environmental economics, labor economics, public health, public finance and governance.

State Climate Commission emphasizes clean transportation choices for Hawaiʻi

The Hawaiʻi State Climate Commission released reports suggesting investing in clean transportation alternatives that promote walking, biking, rolling and transit, will help address climate change.

Big Island Now poll No. 26: What do you bring to a Labor Day cookout?

Today marks Labor Day — the official end of summer, the end of wearing white and the start of the new school year.

Business Monday: Gam3Escape in Hilo on the Big Island building community through gaming

Gam3Escape is your gateway to adventure and, as its name suggests with the “3” mirroring the “E,” an escape from the stresses of everyday life.

Maui Fire Department says Lāhainā fire 100% contained

The Maui Fire Department said Sunday the total estimated amount of acres for the Lahaina fire is 2,170.

Hawai‘i County invites public participation in General Plan review, update

This comprehensive review, initiated in 2015 by the Planning Department, sought input from the island-wide community, stakeholders, numerous County and State agencies, Community Development Plan Action Committees, and the Hawai’i County Council.

Humanity Hale raises nearly $7K for Hawai‘i youth through ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program

A total of $6,801.48 was raised from car washes and support from Ohana Fuels’ ʻFuel Up. Do Good.’ program, which is offered at more than eight Hawai‘i Island Ohana Fuels locations.

Maui’s Team Wailea captures 2 wins during iconic annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race in Kona

Returning champion team Wailea won the men’s overall title in the 50th Anniversary of the Queen Lili’uokalani 18-mile race from Kailua Bay to Hōnaunau Race on Saturday.

School destroyed by 2018 Kīlauea eruption trying to raise $2 million for permanent location

After losing their school during the 2018 lava flow, Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School is looking to raise $2 million to buy land and stabilize their new campus at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo.

System off southern Mexico coast has good chance of becoming tropical depression

It’s still way too early to tell if it could have any impacts on the Hawaiian Islands.
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