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Man Charged With Murder Following Discovery of Body in Puna

Authorities have charged a 36-year-old man with murder following the discovery of a body on a property in Hawaiian Beaches earlier this week.

Amber Alert Issued for Teen Abducted from Waikōloa

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl.

Volcano Watch: Ahuʻailāʻau Gets Geophysical ‘X-ray’ Using Ground Penetrating Radar

Scientists from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and collaborators from the University of South Florida had the unique opportunity to get a peek at the layers inside Ahuʻailāʻau

O‘ahu Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Bank Robbery Charges

An O‘ahu man pleaded guilty in federal court to bank robbery charges.

‘Wow! What a Trip:’ Californian Arrives in Hilo after Epic Pacific Crossing in a Rowboat

After 73 days spent alone, rowing a boat nearly 2,400 miles across the world’s largest and deepest ocean, surviving on limited rations of mostly freeze-dried food, Carlo Facchino finished his epic San Francisco to Hilo journey.

Help Wanted: Pacific Media Group Hosting Job Fair This Weekend

Are you looking for a new career or job opportunity? An upcoming event might be have just what you seek.

Homeless Now Stashing Belongings at Honl’s Beach Overnight while They Sleep in Bushes

Terrell Lee lives relished the rare view he saw earlier this week: Honl’s Beach in downtown Kailua-Kona was cleared of litter, coolers, pitched umbrellas and all the other items that go into illegal camp sites. It was spotless. The problem, Lee said, is that that magnificent sight didn’t last very long.

Hawaiʻi County Opening Waipiʻo Valley Road To 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Beginning Sept. 19, all Big Island residents, county-permitted tour company operators and those seeking to practice their Native Hawaiian traditional or customary rights can travel down the steep, crumbling road in beautiful and sacred Waipiʻo Valley — but only if their vehicle has 4-wheel drive.

Kona Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Identified; Investigation Ongoing

Police have identified the woman who died in a hit-and-run collision back in July.

Volunteers Sought to Help Restore Habitat in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, in partnership with the Kure Atoll Conservancy, is seeking habitat restoration volunteers for work at the Kure Atoll State Wildlife Sanctuary, in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Police Investigating Woman Found Dead on Puna Property

Authorities are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead at a property in Hawaiian Beaches.

Road Closed for Several Hours in Puna Community for Ongoing Investigation

Kahakai Boulevard in Hawaiian Beaches will be closed for the next several hours due to an ongoing investigation.

Update: Coast Guard Called to Help Solo Rower Stalled by Weather

With the lights of the Hilo breakwater in his sights, his 2,400-mile trip across the Pacific was nearly complete Wednesday night.

California Visitor Indicted on Attempted Murder Charge Following Stabbing at Resort

A tourist was indicted with various charges including attempted murder by the Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Fishermen Spot First Humpback Whale of the Season off South Maui

The first humpback whale of the 2022-23 season was spotted in South Maui today, according to Mauinow.com.

Retrial ordered for 3 in Kona Hotel Assault, Daughter of Victim: ‘My Heart Hurts’

After learning the Intermediate Court of Appeals had ordered a new trial for three people convicted and sentenced of brutally beating her father at a Kona hotel and leaving him with injuries that led to his death, Jen Farrell said: “My heart hurts.”

UH-Hilo Women’s Soccer Debuts on United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll at No. 17

Undefeated so far this season, the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s soccer team made its first appearance on a weekly poll by a national organization of soccer coaches.

COVID Weekly Update: 158 New Cases Reported on Big Island

The state Department of Health reported 1,343 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 14, bringing the statewide total to 342,072.

Row, Row, Row that Boat Across the Pacific, Californian Nears Big Island Finish Line

It’s been more than 70 days since Carlo Facchino left San Francisco in his 19-foot classic-style ocean rowboat. Just him. Alone.

Nervous? Residents React After Latest Video Shows Big Cat Prowling Captain Cook

How terrified are South Kona residents of recent reports – not to mention photos and now videos – of an apparent big cat prowling the coffee belt region of the Big Island? Depends on whom you ask.
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