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43-year-old man missing; last seen in Mountain View on Big Island
Missing person Anson-Ely Saragosa, 43, is known to frequent the Kurtistown and Mountain View areas.
Woman in stolen car during police shooting in Kona indicted on 18 offenses
A Kona grand jury indicted Jacqueline Keanaaina, 26 of Kailua-Kona, for 18 offenses in relation to two incidents, including one on March 10 when she was in a stolen vehicle during an officer-involved shooting.
State of Hawaiʻi pursuing cases against 33 swimmers chasing dolphins in Hōnaunau Bay
During a routine patrol in the South Kona District, the officers took photographs and drone video showing the large group of swimmers appearing to be aggressively pursuing, corralling and harassing the pod in Hōnaunau Bay on Hawaiʻi Island.
Fire destroys only working bathrooms at Old Airport Beach Park in Kailua-Kona
The fire occurred just months after a public-private partnership with the Kona community worked on painting and replacing the roofing of the bathrooms facility at Old Airport Beach Park.
New report finds need for social workers growing in Hawaiʻi
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the demand for social workers will increase 12 percent in the next 10 years.
Hawaiʻi governor lowers flags to honor Nashville elementary school shooting victims
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has ordered the U.S. flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and at the Hawaiʻi National Guard to honor the shooting victims at a Nashville elementary school.
Kauaʻi firefighters find missing hiker early Tuesday in Waimea Canyon
A 26-year-old male hiker from California who was reported missing in Waimea Canyon was found early Tuesday morning by Kauaʻi firefighters.
24 teachers learn ‘How to fold 5 ways’ at Pacific & Asian Affairs Council workshop
Public- and private-school teachers from the Big Island and O‘ahu explored the East-West Center’s Art Gallery exhibition “In the Folds,” which runs through April 16, 2023.
Hawaiʻi County’s audit finds most affordable housing credits not resulting in new units
While not in direct response to a corruption case involving a former employee of the housing agency and his co-conspirators, concerns about affordable housing development in the county have been expressed for decades.
High-altitude balloon flying over Big Island isn’t on spy mission; part of Project Aether
The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn’t a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object’s appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.
Hele-On launches user-friendly website
The Hele-On’s new ADA-compliant site features a trip planner, real-time bus tracking, weather updates and accessible schedules.
Public invited to discuss Waikōloa road project
The project will consist of the removal and replacement of pavement, updating road signage, and placement of new road striping and markings.
Edith Kanakaʻole commemorative U.S. quarter hits circulation
The image of the late kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole is printed on the backside of the 25-cent piece as part of a 2023 commemorative series for the American Women Quarters Program by the U.S. Mint.
2023 high school graduation schedule for the Big Island
Graduation season is nearly here with ceremonies scheduled in May.
New West Hawaiʻi Filipino Chamber of Commerce seeking members
The West Hawaiʻi Filipino Chamber of Commerce was established on Dec. 9, 2022, providing a platform for local Filipino-owned businesses and professionals to collaborate and gain access to resources that will help them thrive.
What is your favorite Hawaiian food? Take our 30-second Poll #5
The Big Island Now Poll #4 asks: For a Big Island dinner party, what Hawaiian favorite food is a must on the menu?
5 planets party in the western sky this week
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus can be seen together now in the night sky, but the best date to view the celestial alignment is March 28, when the planets stretch from the western horizon to about halfway up the sky.
4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes 32 miles southeast of Nāʻālehu on Big Island; no tsunami threat
The 4.1 magnitude earthquake was at at a depth of 4.8 miles below sea level and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Big Island police seek 15-year-old runaway Manao-Akamai Kaaihue
Mana‘o-Akamai Ka‘aihue was last seen at 11 p.m. Friday, March 24, on Mahi Ko Place in Hilo wearing a black shirt, denim pants and white sneakers. He is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 145 pounds, with black curly hair and brown eyes.
68 whales spotted by volunteers off Hawai‘i Island on last day of Great Whale Count
A total of 1,121 whales were observed across the state by volunteers for the Great Whale Count on March 25.
