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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.
Humanity Hale raises nearly $7K for Hawai‘i youth through ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program
A total of $6,801.48 was raised from car washes and support from Ohana Fuels’ ʻFuel Up. Do Good.’ program, which is offered at more than eight Hawai‘i Island Ohana Fuels locations.
Maui’s Team Wailea captures 2 wins during iconic annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race in Kona
Returning champion team Wailea won the men’s overall title in the 50th Anniversary of the Queen Lili’uokalani 18-mile race from Kailua Bay to Hōnaunau Race on Saturday.
School destroyed by 2018 Kīlauea eruption trying to raise $2 million for permanent location
After losing their school during the 2018 lava flow, Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School is looking to raise $2 million to buy land and stabilize their new campus at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo.
System off southern Mexico coast has good chance of becoming tropical depression
It’s still way too early to tell if it could have any impacts on the Hawaiian Islands.
Update: Transgender man previously reported as missing found in Rhode Island
Reign Walker was last seen May 19 in Hilo on the Big Island. Police reported Sept. 2 that the transgender man was found in good health on the mainland.
Elevated unrest continues in Kīlauea summit area
The Big Island volcano is not erupting, but increased seismic activity continues in an area south of the caldera.
Big Island residents urged to stay fire safe during long Labor Day weekend
The appeal follows a since-expired red flag warning issued for leeward portions of the island Aug. 31. Despite the warning’s end, persistent weather conditions in leeward areas continue to pose a threat for brush fires.
Update: Police identify four more victims from Lāhainā wildfire
Maui police have now officially identified 54 people who died in the deadliest wildfire in the past century in the United States.
Mountain View man dies after motorcycle he was driving hits utility pole
Big Island police think speed and inattention appear to be primary factors in the Hilo crash. A coroner’s inquest investigation was initiated.
Weekly Hawai‘i Island lane closures: Sept. 2-8
Closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.
