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Vast bubble of galaxies discovered, given Hawaiian name
The entity has been given the name Hoʻoleilana, a term drawn from the Kumulipo, a Hawaiian creation chant evoking the origin of structure.
Bail maintained for a Hilo man charged with stealing a truck and possession of meth
A Hilo District Court judge maintained bail on a man reportedly found with 19 grams of methamphetamine in a stolen truck. Duke Kaleolani Malakaua, 50, of Hilo, was arrested on Sept. 2 after a Hawai‘i Island police officer saw him exit a Chevrolet pickup truck — reported stolen from a business in Kona sometime between […]
A county commission drafts ordinance aiming to ban recyclables at West Hawai‘i landfill
A draft ordinance from the Environmental Management Commission aims to start diverting recyclable materials out of Hawai’i County’s only landfill.
Update: Hale Nani furlough inmate back in custody
Kahalewai was last seen on Sept. 1 at approximately 10 a.m., when he left the facility for a scheduled furlough. He failed to return to the facility at 2 p.m., as so ordered.
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.
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.
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.
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.
