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1 person taken to Kona Community Hospital following structure fire in South Kona
One person was taken to Kona Community Hospital following a structure fire in Kealakekua on Sunday.
U.S. Air Force returns 363 acres on Molokaʻi to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
More than 363 acres is being returned to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the island of Molokaʻi as the US Air Force moves to “right-size” its footprint.
Hawai‘i police officers optimistic new chief Ben Moszkowicz can ‘turn things around’
After the retirement Hawaii Police Chief Paul Ferreira in September, many officers described the department as lacking direction and leadership. With the recent hiring of former Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin T. Moszkowicz they are hopeful this will change.
What happened to Moon? The injured humpback whale hasnʻt been seen in weeks
Moon’s story is about tenacity and tragedy, sadness and anger — a heartbreaking tale that sheds light on the need for more awareness in hopes of saving other humpbacks from the same painful and agonizing fate.
Hawaiʻi Police outstanding warrants list for Jan. 13, 2023
The Hawai‘i Police Department releases weekly list of outstanding warrants as of Jan. 13, 2023.
One person dies in early morning house fire in Hilo
At 3:11 a.m. on Sunday, four fire companies were dispatched to a house fire at 368 West Kawailani St. in Hilo that claimed the life of one person, who has not been identified.
A Big Island mansion with 240-foot waterfall, golf course sells for a bargain
The mansion along Old Mamalahoa Highway in Ninole on the Big Island has been rented for up to $10,000-a-night by celebrities, including Justin Bieber, and was featured in CBS’ “Love Island” and MTV’s “Ex on the Beach”
Volcano Watch: Seismologists explain what’s happening deep beneath Pāhala on Big Island
In the past 5 years, the average weekly number of earthquakes has increased from about 60 to 600 per week under Pāhala, the Big Islandʻs most seismically active area.
Big Island native Ilima Shim competes on season 4 of ‘Tough As Nails’ on CBS
Through the first three episodes of the CBS reality competition show, Ilima Shim is giving her 11 fellow contestants a run for their money.
Update: Missing 12-year-old found in Puna
Big Island police report that Justine Kawa‘a was found in good health.
Update: Police report missing ‘at risk’ woman has been found in good health
The Hawai‘i Police Department says 48-year-old Tonia Smith was last seen at 1 p.m. Friday on ‘Ama‘u Road in Hilo and is in need of medication.
Hawaiʻi’s national parks free on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 16, there will be free admission to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island.
42-player field set for senior PGA tournament Jan. 19-21 at Hualālai on Big Island
The 42-player field for the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai, in which competitors must be 50 or older, includes first-timers Justin Leonard and Thongchai Jaidee.
Update: Pedestrian killed in Kea‘au traffic incident has been identified
The pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a car on Jan. 14, 2023 was identified as a 58-year-old from Mountain View.
Pāhoa woman killed in Kea‘au traffic crash
The crash involved three adult women and two minors in a Polaris utility terrain vehicle that took a wide left turn onto Auli‘i Street, causing the operator to lose control and resulting in a roll-over crash.
Neighbor islands know little about murdered, missing Native Hawaiian women and girls
The average profile of a missing child in the State of Hawai‘i is a 15-year-old Native Hawaiian female from O‘ahu, according to a new report.
Merrie Monarch Festival celebrating 60 years of Hula and Hawaiian culture
The Merrie Monarch Festival will be back to its full glory in April 2023, celebrating its 60th anniversary of showcasing hula and Hawaiian culture — and the world can’t wait.
Hawai’i Island police asks public to help identify hit-and-run suspect
The victim reported they witnessed a white Toyota 4Runner SUV hit their parked vehicle in a retail store parking lot in the Puna District.
DUI arrests decline over the past year, according to Hawai‘i Police stats
While DUI arrests declined in 2022 compared to the year prior, authorities report fatal crashes increased.
High Surf Warning downgraded to Advisory for north-facing shores
A High Surf Warning has been downgraded to an Advisory, which is now in effect till 6 p.m. this evening.
