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Pacific Garbage Patch also gathering place for cool marine life due to currents, wind

Marine surface-dwelling organisms, such as jellies, snails, barnacles and crustaceans, are a critical ecological link between diverse ecosystems.

Suspect in Hilo standoff charged with array of offenses

Prior to Tuesday night’s standoff, Kime had been sought by police for several weeks after being identified as a suspect in various cases islandwide, including a violent home invasion in Hilo that left a 72-year-old woman injured.

Showcase of Music in Schools celebrates local student talent on May 7 in Hilo

Local students will showcase their musical talent at the “Showcase of Music in Schools” on May 7 in Hilo.

Gov. Green nominates Tokioka for Hawaiʻi’s economic chief; Senate rejected first choice

After the Senate rejected his first choice, Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green nominated James Kunane Tokioka of Kauaʻi to serve as the Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

AstroDay returns to Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo

The 21st Annual AstroDay, a free science and astronomy event, will be held May 6 at the Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo.

Hawaiʻi County fire, police dispatches merging temporarily due to staffing shortages

The Hawaiʻi County fire and emergency medical services 911 system will be combined with the county police dispatch system effective immediately due to staffing shortages, the Hawaiʻi Fire Department announced.

Walmart’s Wellness Day offers vaccines, free health screenings

All nine Hawaiʻi Walmart stores are participating in Walmart Wellness Day on May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island

The National Weather Service has canceled the wind advisory for the Big Island.

Big Island traffic cops: major crashes up nearly 17%

There have been 301 major crashes so far this year compared with 258 during the same period last year.

‘Sweatainer’ health monitoring device created by Hawai‘i researchers

University of Hawaiʻi engineers have made a 3D-printed wearable sweat sensor.

32nd Hawai‘i Legislature ends 2023 session

The Hawai’i Senate and House of Representatives spent several hours taking up last-minute measures Thursday on the final day of the 32nd Hawai’i Legislature, including the proposed state biennium budget that passed both branches.

Man charged with murder of mother-in-law with sword on Big Island

Detectives charged 52-year-old Christopher Roy Howlind of Kurtistown with second-degree murder following the violent slaying of his mother-in-law, 58-year-old Teri Lynn Apple, in Orchidland Estates in Puna on the Big Island.

Volcano Watch: Reflections on the destructive 2018 eruption of Kīlauea

Five years ago, volcanic activity at Kīlauea on the Big Island dramatically changed when magma intruded into the lower East Rift Zone. What happened at Kīlauea in 2018?

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail joins Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association

Partnership means that the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association will develop and carry Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail sales items in its visitor center park stores and online store.

Brush fire in North Hāmākua on Big Island has burned 150 acres; 70% contained

Hawaiʻi Fire Department crews are working to contain a brushfire that has inundated roughly 150 acres above the Paʻauilo Transfer Station in North Hāmākua.

Hawai‘i DLNR: Protect native animals by keeping them wild

The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ campaign begins in Waikoloa, where cat feeders have attracted endangered nēnē.

Big Island police honor promoted officers, award recipients

A recognition ceremony to honor the newly promoted department personnel and two Certificate of Merit recipients was held in Hilo on April 26.

Big Island man sentenced to 20 years in prison for heroin, meth, Fentanyl possession

Keoni Patrick Keli‘ima Cassidy, 28 of Keauhou, was sentenced to 20 years for class A felony possession of 103 grams of heroin and other drugs on Monday in Kona Circuit Court on the Big Island.  

Update: Missing child last seen on Coconut Island in Hilo has been found

Zealand Brickwood, 12, has been located in Hilo in good health, according to the Hawaiʻi Island police.

Update: Highway 19 at 37 mile marker near Paʻauilo has reopened in both directions

Highway 19 (Mamalahoa Highway) at the 37 mile marker near Paʻauilo has reopened in both directions, according to Hawaiʻi Island Police.
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