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Hawai‘i DLNR: Protect native animals by keeping them wild
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ campaign begins in Waikoloa, where cat feeders have attracted endangered nēnē.
Big Island police honor promoted officers, award recipients
A recognition ceremony to honor the newly promoted department personnel and two Certificate of Merit recipients was held in Hilo on April 26.
Big Island man sentenced to 20 years in prison for heroin, meth, Fentanyl possession
Keoni Patrick Keli‘ima Cassidy, 28 of Keauhou, was sentenced to 20 years for class A felony possession of 103 grams of heroin and other drugs on Monday in Kona Circuit Court on the Big Island.
Update: Missing child last seen on Coconut Island in Hilo has been found
Zealand Brickwood, 12, has been located in Hilo in good health, according to the Hawaiʻi Island police.
Update: Highway 19 at 37 mile marker near Paʻauilo has reopened in both directions
Highway 19 (Mamalahoa Highway) at the 37 mile marker near Paʻauilo has reopened in both directions, according to Hawaiʻi Island Police.
Kupu ʻĀina Corps seeking sustainability partners, participants
Kupu ʻĀina Corps host sites can include nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, and State and County government agencies.
32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature ends today; bills, resolutions that made it through
Several bills and resolutions were approved or adopted by one or both chambers of the 32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature and revolving around a wide range of issues, including: guns, coffee, kimichi, sex trafficking, grounded vessels, humpback whales and active shooting drills in schools.
Update: One 14-year-old girl found, but one still missing from East Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two 14-year-old girls who were reported as runaways in separate incidents in East Hawai‘i.
Police identify woman murdered with sword in Puna on Big Island
A 58-year-old woman who was murdered with a sword during a domestic-related incident on April 28, 2023, in Puna was identified as Teri Lynn Apple.
Hawaiian monk seal found underweight on Moloka‘i in recovery at Kona’s marine mammal hospital
The 4-year-old female Hawaiian monk seal was observed losing a significant amount of weight and becoming less energetic over the past several weeks.
Public comment until June 1 for Hawaiʻi County’s draft integrated climate action plan
The draft of the Integrated Climate Action Plan for Hawaiʻi County is now online, with public comment accepted until June 1.
O’ahu man arrested after threatening police during 6-hour standoff at Hilo self-storage
Jason Leroy Kime, 36 of Oʻahu, was arrested after threatening Hawaiʻi Island police officers during a nearly 6-hour standoff Tuesday night at a self-storage unit on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
High Surf Advisory issued for south-facing shores
Eight to 12 feet of surf is expected with moderate impacts.
Big Island’s world record attempt of longest lei falls short — but connects people
For nearly six months, volunteers at Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa worked on a ti leaf lei for an attempt at the Worldʻs Longest Lei with Guinness World Records.
Dust off your spurs and break out your saddle — it’s almost time for Honoka‘a Western Week
The 10-day event, from May 19-29, promises a roundup of events, food, entertainment and family fun, all in celebration of the Big Island community’s paniolo heritage and unique cultural blend.
5 years ago on Big Island: ‘Eruption in Leilani, no joke. Lava is coming out right now.’
Exactly five years ago, Kīlauea began to spew lava that would prove to be the most destructive eruption in Hawai‘i in two centuries.
Native Hawaiians stand in solidarity with drag queens
Māhū Magic will be held on June 20 at the Westgate Resort in Las Vegas.
Watch: Viral video shows tourist drive straight into bay at West Hawai‘i harbor
Kona resident Christie Hutchinson posted the 4 1/2-minute video of the incident to TikTok two days ago, which has since been viewed nearly 130,000 times.
Fried chicken fans: Popeyes Hawaiʻi’s first neighbor island location opens in Pāhoa
Popeyes Hawaiʻi opened its first neighbor island location at Puna Kai Shopping Center in Pāhoa on the Big Island.
Planned $15 million Kohala health clinic gets architect
WhiteSpace Architects is planning to break ground on the 24,000-square-foot Hāmākua-Kohala Health Rural Health, Wellness and Teaching Center in mid-2024.
