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Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.

Trade winds will trend lighter through Friday, then remain on the lighter side this weekend, with wind speeds increasing again early next week. Clouds…

No tsunami warning was issued following a 4.2-magnitude earthquake that rattled Pāhala early this morning.

Expect small surf along all shores with only background swell expected through Friday. Long period forerunners from the next south-southwest swell are expected…

Big Island police are investigating a traffic crash that closed a portion of a South Kohala roadway Tuesday, Sept. 6.

A visitor from the mainland is being charged in connection with a stabbing incident last week at a Waikōloa resort.

A Big Island man faces charges in connection with an incident earlier this month involving the alleged robbery of an all-terrain vehicle.

The Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo, in partnership with the county, will honor the birthday of Queen Liliʻuokalani this weekend.

While the county’s e-Waste Collection Program remains suspended, county officials say they are working to set a replacement schedule of electronics recycling collection events for the remainder of the calendar year with the reduced state funding available.

The state Department of Health reported 1,215 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 7, bringing the statewide total to 340,729.

The Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program is offering funding to assist communities to prevent, plan, and mitigate for wildfire risks.

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Thursday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 3-5 3-5 2-4 2-4 South Facing 3-5 2-4 2-4 1-3 TODAY Weather Mostly sunny. Scattered showers. High Temperature In the mid 80s. Winds Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides Hilo […]

The Ironman Hawai`i `Ohana is hosting two informational meetings in September to inform the local communities about event logistics surrounding the first ever two-day Ironman World Championship race format.

Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6 in a press release a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices.

Taxpayers will start receiving their state tax refunds next week.

The Hawai‘i County Council wants to make it easier for people to get rid of abandoned vehicles.

An interagency warrant sweep conducted in the Hilo area on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, resulted in the arrest of 13 wanted individuals for a total of 18 outstanding warrants.

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Cop on Top fundraiser collected nearly $45,000 for the Special Olympics Hawai‘i.

An abandoned structure and the contents inside burned to the ground in Waiākea Monday, Sept. 5.

To help Hawai‘i families, Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $50,000 grant to Goodwill Hawai‘i aimed at improving financial literacy and the corresponding health inequities of low-income individuals.