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45-year-old arrested with 1.75 pounds of cocaine at public park in Hilo

Michael Bratt was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted promotion of a dangerous drug, two counts of first-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, and promoting a controlled substance in a public park.

VIDEO: Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay

Researchers from UH HIlo and a Texas university recently published a study in Frontiers in Marine Science that found juvenile blacktip sharks live in Hilo Bay year-round.

Deadline to apply for US Department of Agriculture kona low assistance quickly approaching

Producers and farmers from all four counties are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency even if they previously received information about other recovery programs; deadline to apply is July 31.

High surf advisory canceled for Big island

The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below advisory levels on Wednesday morning and will continue to decline throughout the day.

Funding awarded to wildfire mitigation projects across Hawaiian Islands

The funding is through the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.

Nā Leo TV to host free community storytelling workshops with award-winning journalist

Lacy Deniz, who was born and raised on the Big Island, works at Hawaiʻi News Now and has covered a wide variety of stories throughout her career so far, including the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption, restoration efforts on Kahoʻolawe and even interviewing Aquaman himself Jason Momoa during the movie’s premiere.

Southwest Airlines launches nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Hilo

Southwest Airlines is set to launch a highly anticipated nonstop service connecting Las Vegas and Hilo, catering to the strong demand from the Hawaiʻi community in Southern Nevada.

Speed limit along portion of Pūʻainakō Street Extension in Hilo reduced to 45 mph

The change from 55 mph to 45 mph, which begins July 29, will be for the portion of Pūʻainakō from Komohana Street to a half-mile east of Wilder Road.

Big Island youth sports teams represent Hawaiʻi in national tournaments this summer

The Pilipaʻa Elite 16 Boys volleyball team competed the largest national tournament in the U.S. earlier this month and the Gold Coast Junior Little League softball team played in the West Region Tournament.

Tropical Depression Fausto Wednesday update: Storm now forecast to become post-tropical remnant low by late this morning

High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.

Episode 52 of lava fountaining in ongoing episodic Kīlauea summit eruption ends

The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.

State approves expansion of coconut rhinoceros beetle-infested area in West Hawaiʻi

The infested area now includes the area between Henry Street, Palani Road and Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona.

Episode 52 of ongoing episodic Kīlauea summit eruption starts with 100-foot lava fountains

The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.

New research by University of Hawaiʻi finds connection between gut bacteria, biological aging

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.

New reports document energy priorities, concerns of Puna, Kaʻū residents

Reports by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and KōCreate examine energy affordability, power outages, household preparedness, renewable energy development, community participation, protection of ʻāina and cultural resources as well as benefits residents expect from future energy investments.

Next episodic eruption at Kīlauea could start any day

If the inflation rate slows at Halema‘ma‘u crater, it may push the forecast window back again.

$35M available to partnerships in several states for response to feral swine threat

U.S. Department of Agriculture is making the funds available to partnerships that tackling a threat that also impacts landscapes and human and livestock health; part of broader $105 million investment in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program.

Six Big Island programs granted funding for perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority awards $900,000 in funding to 30 organizations statewide for programs that promote and advance the culture and values that define Hawaiʻi.

National Restaurant Association, Resy to host hurricane preparedness webinar for restaurant operators

Restaurant owners in Hawaiʻi can enhance their hurricane preparedness by joining a free webinar hosted by the National Restaurant Association and Resy.

Hawaiʻi County announces Science Night at Keaʻau Armory

The free event will feature activities related to science, technology, engineering and math as well as hands-on experiments, space and astronomy exploration and more.
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