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Is it aliens? Nope. Mysterious bright light off Big Island’s east coast explained
The lights are from a survey vessel carrying field scientists conducting monitoring work in a study area that includes an ocean dredged material disposal site several miles offshore of the Hilo coast.
Fun and freaky ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns to Hilo’s Palace Theater on Halloween
Let’s do the Time Warp again.
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area closed for water main repairs
A popular South Kohala beach park is closed due to water main repairs until early November.
High bacteria count advisory issued for beach north of Honokōhau Harbor
The advisory was issued because testing for enterococci indicated potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.
Flood advisory issued for West Hawai‘i
A flood advisory is in effect for various areas in West Hawai‘i until 4 p.m.
County unveils plans to repair Waipiʻo Valley Road and make it safe from rockfalls
Trimming and maintenance of Waipiʻo Valley Road will being in November, followed by a major three-phase repair and mitigation project to begin in Spring 2023.
Volcano Watch: Aftershock forecasts let you know what to expect after a large earthquake
After damaging earthquakes, response and recovery take place under the threat of aftershocks.
Finding roots: Why is a man dressed as a 7-foot tree in Kona?
In Kona, people do double takes when they see a 7-foot towering green creation of spray foam, cardboard, two-by-fours, silicon and fake plants — and realize a real person is inside.
Hawai’i County Council District 2 race features political newcomers Kagiwada and Kusch
District 2 is the only race left to be decided for the Hawai’i County Council.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer claims share of PacWest championship
The team crowned PacWest champ will receive an automatic spot in the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships West Region
UH-Hilo’s Arakawa scores PacWest Player of the Week honors
The Vulcan sophomore forward/midfielder accounted for nearly half of UH-Hilo’s goals last week with three scores.
Hilo couple face multiple drug and firearm offenses
Bronson and Priscilla Lee were arrested and charged following the execution of a narcotics search warrant Oct. 24 at their Akolea Road home.
Police seeking public’s assistance locating Hilo man wanted for outstanding warrants
Kineo Kenty Engilo, 23, of Hilo is wanted for two outstanding Hilo Circuit Court warrants and for questioning in two separate felony assault investigations.
14 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Oct. 17-23
So far this year, there have been 802 DUI arrests compared with 861 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.9%.
Big Island police encourage public to participate in National Drug Take-Back Initiative
The goal of the event is to help reduce the risk of prescription drug abuse.
Aging, overcrowded Hilo correctional center getting some help, but more is needed
The state is renovating the aging jail in Hilo and adding a new roughly $20 million, 48-bed unit, but its not enough to deal with the facilityʻs overcrowding.
Hawai‘i police: Public pool death in Hilo ruled a suicide
A man found dead in a Hilo public pool was ruled to be a suicide, Hawai‘i police reported Wednesday afternoon.
Woman arrested and charged in domestic stabbing of man in Hilo
Tabree Pea, 34 of Hilo, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, abuse of a family household member and third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug.
Kona officer honored for tracking down federal fugitive from Mexico
Kona Patrol Officer Elijah Won took into custody Martin Medina, a federal fugitive from Mexico who was suspected to be involved in criminal activity, including the stealing of vehicles and illegal narcotic distribution.
EPIC building permit system to get upgrade
The new upgrade will not affect any process on the user’s end.
