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Big Island student one of just 161 named 2024 US Presidential Scholars
Not only is Kealakehe High School senior Maile-Lei Ji now among an elite group of the nation’s top high school students, she is one of two Big Island students to win a National Merit Scholarship this year.
Volcano Watch: The blast of the century at Kīlauea
Kīlauea began erupting explosively 100 years ago this week, for the first time in nearly a century. The eruption lasted for about 17 days, killing one person and injuring others.
Update: Greatest chance of severe storms during daytime, through evening Friday
An unusually strong upper level disturbance moving over Hawai‘i now also brings a threat of flash flooding. A flood watch is in effect for the entire state until 6 a.m. Saturday.
Update: Winter warning canceled for Big Island summits, wind advisory extended
Southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with localized gusts to 60 mph are expected.
Get ready for the Ka‘ū Coffee Experience
The 14th Ka‘ū Coffee Festival returns in June providing a unique, interactive experience showcasing the diverse and award-winning coffees grown by coffee farmers in the sprawling, southern rural district of Hawai‘i Island.
USPS mail carriers gear up to collect food for annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive
Last year’s “Stamp Out Hunger” effort in Hawai‘i netted more than 193 tons of food donations.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding 14-year-old girl
The teen was last seen leaving a residence on foot on 27th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea‘au on Wednesday.
Multi-agency warrant sweep yields 32 arrests in West Hawai‘i
Conducted by detectives from the Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Vice Section, Area I Special Enforcement Unit, U.S. Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, the sweep resulted in offenses ranging from contempt of court, probation violation, probation no bail, failure to appear, and other related offenses.
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would fund programs and jobs to battle invasive species in Hawai‘i
The bill commits nearly $20 million to Hawai‘i Department of Education to assist in the administration and implementation of their Biosecurity Program, including 44 new positions.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island — and then some — for May 9-15: So much happening, especially for Mother’s Day, this week’s list is actually a Top 16
It shouldn’t be difficult to find something to do with Mom this weekend. The Big Island has plenty of events planned just for Mother’s Day, from brunch to parasailing.
USDA expands Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance to include Big Island livestock producers
The PRF insurance option protects livestock producers against feed loss due to lack of precipitation, providing producers on the Big Island with coverage for grazing acres, totaling $13 million in coverage.
Earthquakes continue beneath Kīlauea summit
Earthquakes are clustered in the upper East Rift Zone as well as the south caldera region.
Wife of Hawai‘i County mayoral candidate Kimo Alameda dies
When asked about the campaign, Alameda stated that he intends to continue, but “my immediate focus right now is to be with my family as we remember Star.”
Hilo judge maintains bail on Big Island man facing drug and ghost gun charges
Bail was maintained at more than $718,000 and the 45-year-old is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing today.
Konawaena High School goes on brief lockdown following reported affray
According to a letter from the school administrators sent to parents, the lockdown occurred at 11 a.m.
Elderly man dies following North Kona crash
This is the 17th traffic fatality this year compared to eight at this time last year.
Former employee accused of embezzling $44,000 in union members’ due payments
According to charging documents filed in First Circuit Court, the former employee stole approximately $44,367 — from October 2018 through July 2021 — in individual union members’ dues money and allegedly falsified union records to conceal the theft.
Kaua‘i County and hotel developer respond to recent wastewater spills at Coco Palms
“Coco Palms has received all necessary permit approvals from the County and through that process, they affirmed the project’s ability to tie into the municipal wastewater system,” said Reed Capitalʻs communications representative Shane Peters.
Update: High wind warning for Big Island summits extended
Southwest winds of 50 to 60 mph are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, with gusts of about 70 mph.
