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Big Island high school students wave signs against deadly fentanyl

The signs included the messages: One pill can kill; Fentanyl kills; and Narcan saves lives.

Here are the latest utility scam tactics you should know about in Hawaiʻi

“Cryptocurrency is not accepted as payment for any utility service in Hawaiʻi, whether electricity, phone, internet, gas or water,” said Stephen Levins, executive director of the State of Hawaiʽi Office of Consumer Protection.

Police still need help locating mother and daughter last seen July 27 in Ocean View

Tara Lasham is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning in a custodial interference investigation.

UH Mānoa project addresses low pay for early childhood educators in Hawaiʻi

“People make more money working [in fast food] than in early childhood education. This is a disservice to staff who work hard daily and a disservice to children.” — a licensed center director in a UH Manoa report

Big Island police urge safety on the roads during the holidays

So far this year there have been 33 traffic fatalities on the Big Island, according to the Hawai‘i Police Department.

Keiki with disabilities can experience surfing at upcoming free camp in Hilo

Experienced surfing instructors, surfboards and life vests will be provided during the Surfers Healing event.

Missing 10-year-old boy found in good health

Big Island police report that 10-year-old Kainoha Nowell was located in Hilo.

Update: Police locate Kona runaway

Kamalii M.K. Lawelawe was found in good health.

Softball skills clinic for girls 7-12 at PuʻuNui Community Park in Waikōloa

All skill levels are welcome for the Gold Coast Softball clinic on Nov. 19 in Waikōloa on the Big Island.

UH develops technology for future Artemis missions to Moon and Mars

UH Mānoa was one of six universities awarded space grants from NASA in 2020 as part of its Artemis Student Challenge program.

Traffic Alert: Motorists advised of traffic delays in Kainaliu in West Hawaiʻi

Contraflow traffic will be in place until approximately 2:30 p.m. Alternate routes include Ali’I Highway Bypass and Haleli’i Street. 

53 tons of marine debris removed from national monument in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

A large-scale cleanup at a marine national monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands yielded 53 tons of marine debris.

Winner of KAPA Slippah Hunt anonymously donates cash prize to Big Island Giving Tree

“I’ve always said we’ve got the best listeners in the world and this proves it,” KAPA DJ Darde Gamayo said.

Wonderberry’s Comics opens in Kona’s Lanihau Center

The 612-square-foot store specializes in an assortment of comic books, graphic novels and action figures.

Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Pāhoa man

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a Pāhoa man reported missing.

Pacific Media Group and Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau to launch Official Island Visitor Guidebooks

In 2023, Pacific Media Group will publish: Experience Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi; Experience Kauaʻi; Experience Oʻahu; and Experience the Island of Hawaiʻi.

Free virtual GIS event for Hawaiʻi students in grades 5-12 hosted by Learning Endeavors

The event features GIS professionals presenting live to students and educators about their work that uses GIS – Geographic Information Systems, also known as digital mapping software.  

Army units donate more than 8,000 pounds of food to The Food Basket

The donation included fresh food and vegetables such as apples, oranges, cucumbers, pears, salad mix and much more.

Honokaʻa’s first Renaissance Faire draws large crowds donned in medieval costumes

Honoka‘a traded in its Western ways for medieval magic Saturday for the first-ever Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire, hosted by the Honoka‘a Business Association.

Kona man faces slew of charges in connection with incident that involved shooting at an officer

Detectives with the Hawai‘i Police Department, after conferring with the Hawai’i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, on Saturday afternoon charged 27-year-old Dyllan Paulo-Leslie with several charges, including first-degree attempted murder and first-degree robbery.
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