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Big Island community welcomes ‘Chief Ben’ to Hawai‘i Police Department
The public witnessed Chief Moszkowicz reaffirm his oath as the new Hawai‘i police chief.
Small arms training/hunting this month at Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawaiʻi Island
There will be small arms training throughout January at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island — and it is hosting hunting this weekend.
University of Hawaiʻi Board approves tuition freeze for 2 years, then 2% increases
The new UH schedule freezes tuition for the next two academic years but has 2% increases in resident tuition rates at UH Hilo, UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu in academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Gov. Green orders flags at half-staff for funeral services of Princess Kawānanakoa
The princess, who died on Dec. 11, 2022 at age 96, will lie in state at ‘Iolani Palace on Sunday for the public memorial and on Monday there will be her private funeral at Mauna ‘Ala.
Update: Big Island police finding missing 16-year-old girl in good health
Missing teen Shaelynn Gomes was found in good health in Hilo.
Stacey Bello named superintendent of Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa complex area schools
Interim superintendents at four complex areas in the state were approved by the Hawai‘i State Board of Education to permanently fill the positions.
Regal Keauhou Stadium 7 in Kona on list to close due to Cineworld’s bankruptcy
Cineworld plans to reject the leases starting in February of 39 of its more than 500 Regal theaters across the United States, including the Keauhou Stadium 7 in Kona, as part of its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
Kaua‘i nominees pitch themselves for Tokioka’s empty Hawai‘i House seat
Current and former councilmembers Luke Evslin and Mason Chock, as well as nonprofit director Nikki Cristobal, are in the running.
Got concerns about traffic safety in Hawaiʻi? Public input sought for state survey
Information collected from the survey will help the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation dedicate resources to communities that are greatly impacted by either traffic safety concerns or need additional resources.
Hele-On bus, paratransit services to be temporarily unavailable because of training
Alternative transportation will be available via the use of taxis or ride-share apps Lyft and Uber.
Volcano Watch: Newberry volcano impressive but unappreciated giant
Newberry Volcano has been active for more than 530,000 years, most recently 1,300 years ago and is designated as a “very high threat” volcano by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Flood Advisory issued for North Kona and South Kohala Districts
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for North Kona and South Kohala Districts till 9:45 p.m.
Hawaiʻi County urges wise water use, courtesy at public spigots due to drought
Hawai‘i County officials are urging residents who rely on water catchment systems to use their water wisely due to the dry weather and display courtesy when using public water spigot sites.
Missing 14-year-old sought by Hawai‘i police
Shayla Pascubillo was last seen in Pāhala on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Hawaiian helmet snatched from hotel in Volcanoes National Park
The hotel’s video surveillance footage recorded a man and woman in the lobby at the the time of the theft.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General joins amicus brief supporting New York’s concealed-carry law
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general supporting the constitutionality of New York’s concealed-carry laws by asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to reverse a lower court decision that preliminarily enjoined certain aspects of New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act, also known as CCIA.
Gov. Green orders flags to half-staff following death of veteran Honolulu legislator
Governor Josh Green, M.D. has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff in honor of Honolulu veteran State and City legislator Ron Menor, who died unexpectedly Monday after a medical emergency.
Parents of Hilo boy killed by assault rifle sue Boy Scouts of America
The family of an 11-year-old Hilo boy accidentally shot and killed at a Boy Scouts of America event in 2022 is now suing the national organization and a local affiliate.
32nd State Legislature session opens with celebration of Hawaiian culture, optimism
For nearly three years, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Hawaiʻi State House and Senate to operate solemnly online, but Wednesday the public was back and the mood was festive.
Search continues for missing Big Island fisherman; friends hold out hope
An extensive 72-hour search for Captain Cook fisherman Mark Knittle, who fell overboard in waters off Hōnaunau Bay early Sunday, ended Wednesday evening with no signs of the 63-year-old.
