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Patrol car crash shows why motorists should obey the law and move over for emergency vehicles
The state “Move Over Law” was put in effect to help protect first responders when they are performing their duties near or on a roadway.
Big Island police continue search for missing elderly Hawaiian Paradise Park man
William Romeo Bishop Sr. was reportedly last seen in the area of his home on 22nd Avenue. He is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, Caucasian with a light complexion, gray hair and green eyes.
Astronomers shed new light on mysterious dark matter
Baxter and his team were able to obtain new and high-precision constraints on the matter distribution of the universe across a wide range of cosmic history.
Big Island firefighters find two vehicles engulfed in flames upon responding to Fern Forest structure fire
The blaze resulted in an estimated $25,000 in damages. Its cause is undetermined.
Health care centers now open to keiki at 3 West Hawai’i public schools
The health centers will provide on-site care at Hōnaunau Elementary, and Kealakehe Elementary and Intermediate Schools.
Jail policies same after Hilo inmate beating; but state’s security cameras being improved
The Hawai’i State Public Safety Department has hired a consultant to review security camera systems at each of the state’s jails and prisons and repair nonfunctional devices or replace them.
Dead whale removed from Kaua’i beach; buried at undisclosed location
The sperm whale’s burial location on Kauaʻi is not being publicized to avoid the taking of body parts of a protected species, which is illegal under federal and state laws.
‘The Voice’ of University of Hawai’i Athletics Jim Leahey has died
Jim Leahey announced sports for the university for over 40 years.
Judge lifts injunction prohibiting aquarium fish permits off Big Island’s west coast
Despite the ruling by a Hawaiʻi judge lifting an injunction, aquarium fishing along the Big Island’s western shore is not automatically allowed.
Update: Hawai‘i police arrest Kona man wanted in vehicle theft investigations
The 28-year-old was also wanted for questioning in other criminal investigations.
Pōhakuloa Training Area receives funding to protect and restore native plants and species
Over $7 million of federal funds has been awarded to the state of Hawai‘i for restoration and recovery projects on military training installations located on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i Island.
Learn more about Hawai’i County’s Planning Department at Waimea Community Association meeting
Hawai’i County Planning Director Zendo Kern will speak at the upcoming Waimea Community Association on various topics including community development plans and the ever-evolving online application process for building permits, EPIC. The meeting will take place on Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kern will discuss his department’s vision, priorities and problem solving efforts […]
Parker School in Waimea breaks ground on multi-million dollar learning facility
Parker School broke ground a new 21,000-square-foot multi-use facility last week that will include classroom space, a gym and a robotics lab.
Update: Winter Storm Warning canceled
The Winter Storm Warning is canceled but light snow showers are possible this evening.
COVID-19 remains global health emergency, but pandemic is at a transition point, World Health Organization says
During WHO’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Friday, officials concurred the pandemic continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in Kea‘au
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kea‘au-Pahoa Road (Highway 130) between the hours of 1 and 2 a.m. on Jan. 31, 2023.
Public input sought on Kīlauea Avenue and Keawe Street project
The upcoming project includes road, water and sewer work.
Keiki Caucus outlines priorities for 2023 state legislative session
The legislative priorities of the Keiki Caucus for 2023 include a bill introduced by Big Island state Rep. Jeanné Kapela.
Video, photos: Winter wonderland on Hawaiʻi Island summits — spewing lava, too
Winter storm warnings continue through 6 p.m. Monday for the summits of Maunakea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.
Driver suffers severe injuries after nearly hitting pedestrian in North Kona
A 31-year-old man, originally from Wisconsin, was driving a convertible in North Kona when he nearly struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk and then crashed.
