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Update: Kawaihae Road near Anekona now open following crash
Update: The Hawaiʻi Police Department said Kawaihae Road near Anekona is now open following a crash.
First-ever Hawaiian Immersion Scholarships awarded to Ke kula o ʻEhunuikaimalino alumni
Ke kula o ʻEhunuikaimalino, a Hawaiian immersion school, has announced the recipients of its first-ever Hawaiian Immersion Scholarships. Alumni Kahina Hewitt and Tristan Kamana Fleming-Nazara have been recognized for their outstanding achievements and commitment to preserving and perpetuating the Hawaiian language and culture. Kahina Hewitt, an esteemed Ke kula o ʻEhunuikaimalino graduate, has been awarded […]
Update: Flood advisory extended until 7 p.m. for most of Hawai‘i County
The National Weather Service has extended the flood advisory until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Thirteen new deputies join State Sheriff Division ranks, five headed to Big Island
Thirteen new deputies were added to the Sheriff Division and will be assigned to positions across the state.
Another tourist following GPS drives down same ramp into water at Big Island harbor
A tourist following GPS in Kailua-Kona did the same thing as another tourist one month earlier: driving down the same ramp directly into the water at Honōkohau Small Boat Harbor.
Kahilu summer camps are just around the corner
Camps at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea include Aerial Dance, Performing Arts and Music.
Recap of 2023 legislature, plus in-person with Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke tops June 1 Waimea Town Meeting agenda
Senator Tim Richards and Representative David Tarnas will discuss what occurred for North Hawai‘i during the 2023 State Legislative Session.
Waikīkī beach to open fully following monk seal relocation
The Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement’s presence has ended at Kaimana Beach.
Grow “Seeds of Knowledge” at your Big Island library
Participants in the Summer Reaching Challenge can reap rewards including entires for the Grand Prize drawing provided by Alaska Airlines.
Las Vegas to host Native Hawaiian, Hawai‘i-made pop-up market
The Pop-Up Mākeke will be located at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the site of the convention. It is free to the public.
Live Like Treʻ Day to be held in Hilo to honor fallen firefighter and star Keaʻau athlete
Live Like Treʻ Day is being held to honor the legacy of Big Island star high school athlete and Maui firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran who died at age 24 after he was swept 800 yards into the ocean through a storm drain.
Mother details dog attack in Pāhoa that severely injures her daughter
Helen Buelow hasn’t slept in two days. Every time she closes her eyes she sees a dog, covered in blood, biting down on her daughter’s arm and shaking her violently.
West Hawai’i Memorial Day ceremony sends prayers for peace
Dozens gathered Monday at the West Hawai’i Veterans Cemetery Monday for a Memorial Day ceremony.
What summer vacation destination was No. 1 in the Big Island Now poll?
In Big Island Now’s Poll No. 13, we asked: Where are you going on your summer vacation? What was the top answer?
East Hawaiʻi families grieve together during the 19th Annual Celebration of Life in Hilo
Heartfelt memories of loved ones shared during the Hawai’i Care Choices’ 19th Annual Celebration of Life in Hilo.
Free webinar shows how to create emergency plan as hurricane season starts
AARP Hawai‘i is hosting a free hurricane-preparedness webinar hosted by author Dennis Hwang.
Safety and travel tips for pets all summer long
Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization, wants to ensure that pets and their families enjoy all that summer has to offer with these summer safety and travel tips.
Police: Puna man charged after his dog attacked a woman in Pāhoa
A Pāhoa man is facing charges after vicious dog attack left one woman hospitalized and another woman injured on Saturday.
Ocean View man in critical condition after shooting, police arrest neighbor
Hawai’i Police Department said they have arrested Thomas Allen, 47, of Ocean View, or allegedly shooting his neighbor.
Big Island drug addict who got clean starts lawn care business to help himself and his employees in recovery
To help his recovery, Sefa Ulu started We Care Lawn Care three years ago to create a “safe” work environment for himself. He hires only people who are in recovery, too. They function as a support group.
