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Gov. Green lowers flags to honor Sandra Day O’Connor
Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor died at 93 years old on Dec. 1.
Young Brothers’ barge delayed offshore due to surge at Hilo pier
Young Brothers will make another attempt into the harbor this afternoon when ocean conditions are forecasted to improve.
Business Monday: Kona Honu Divers named best overall operation in Pacific, Indian Oceans
This is the third time readers of Scuba Diving magazine have chosen Kona Honu as the best overall dive shop.
Hawai‘i State Public Library System launches mobile app
“Libraries Hawaii” App by ChiliFresh is now available to download.
Big Island Now poll No. 40 results: Vote close between those who agree portions of Maunakea should be be listed as historic places and those who don’t
Out of the total 1,075 votes, 480, or 44%, said yes, of course those lands should be on the historic registers while 454, or 42%, said no, it’s not necessary.
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital receives top rural hospital award
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit watchdog group that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Queen’s North was one of only 15 top rural hospitals nationwide and the only hospital in Hawai‘i to receive a “top” award.
Experience a family holiday tradition at the Kona Christmas House
Craig Long, his wife Jennifer and their 12-year-old daughter Emma invite everyone on the Big Island to their Pualani Estates home to behold the splendor and bask in its aura.
Big Island police investigating assault in Hilo that sent 4 people to the hospital
The Dec. 15 incident in the 100 block of Rainbow Drive involved a woman being struck and knocked unconscious by a bat and three men being stabbed.
Big Island set to receive portion of $18M in federal funding for safer roads, sidewalks
The funding comes from the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
Fentanyl arrests and recovery stats for Nov. 2023
In recent years, the use of illicit fentanyl has reached epidemic proportions on the mainland and Hawai‘i.
Snorkeling company rescues paddling coach who got separated from canoe in rough Kona waters
Liam Powers, owner of Sea Quest Hawai‘i, got a call at around 7 p.m. that Nathan Grocholski Lopez, his son’s paddling coach at Big Island Jr. Va‘a, had not made it back to shore after going out in a one-man canoe.
Update: High surf advisory for north-facing shores canceled
A small boost in surf is expected from late Sunday into Monday, likely requiring another high surf advisory for north-facing shores of most of the islands, along with various east-facing coasts.
Update: Rainbow Drive in Hilo open again following police activity
The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for its patience.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for various areas of the Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that winds have fallen below the advisory threshold.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo commencement ceremony coming Dec. 16
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will hold its commencement ceremony this Saturday at 9 a.m. in the UH Hilo Vulcan Gymnasium.
Honoka‘a man faces numerous firearm, drug charges
45-year-old Ronald Makio was charged with 10 offenses after shooting a pig in a residential area outside Honoka‘a.
Homestead Associations launch statewide jobs program supported by Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The Homestead Community Development Corporation nonprofit is governed by homestead association leaders from five Mokupuni regions across the state – Kaua‘i, Molokai, Maui/Lanai, O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island.
North Kohala residents asked to conserve water after 2 water wells go down
Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply is asking customers in North Kohala to reduce their water use by at least 10% until further notice.
Volcano Watch: Sniffing out stealthy gas escape between Kīlauea’s eruptions
There is another type of gas besides sulfur dioxide that can be important during non-eruptive periods — carbon dioxide.
Maunakea Coin Contest is open, accepting entries from students in grades K-12
Students can vie for the top honor of having their design on a bronze or aluminum coin for 2024.
