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Donald James Sniffin, who is originally from Hilo, has been missing since September.

On Wednesday night, a new planet-hunting instrument at the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea achieved “first light,” capturing its first data from the sky, a spectrum of the planet Jupiter.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.

“For 90% of my students, this will be the first time they ever experience going to a museum, as there are none on our island, and for some, it is the first time off-island,” Waikōloa Middle School teacher Sylvie Bright said.

Hawai‘i police arrested 26 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant last week. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident, and two of the drivers were under the age of 21.

More than 150 people gathered Wednesday at the Pāhoa park to celebrate the legacy and life of the former Hawai‘i County mayor, Billy Kenois

The relocation would allow the clinic to expand its treatment rooms to provide primary care, psychiatry, psychology, women’s health, la‘au lapa‘au, lomilomi and acupuncture services.

A Maui brush fire that is only about 40% contained may cause the evacuation of residents in the upper portion of the Lauiupoko subdivision.

Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a Kailua-Kona who is wanted for questioning in a sex assault investigation that occurred in Hilo.

The Uēkahuna overlook, restrooms, and parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed today to protect breeding and nesting nēnē (Hawaiian geese) in the area. The closure lies west of the intersection with Kīlauea Overlook, which will remain open and accessible. Visitors can hike about one-third of a mile west of the overlook […]

Skye Harris, 45, was last seen on Nov. 8 around 2:30 a.m. on Anela Street in Hilo wearing a white T-shirt and light-colored shorts.

Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 17-year-old runaway.

Governor-elect Josh Green today launched a website to begin taking applications for the Office of the Governor, Cabinet, and Boards and Commissions.

The all-day faire will host an array of wondrous sights from local artisans peddling crafted wares and meals, medieval-themed games for all ages, a garden for parched guests to refresh themselves with mead or ale, and a stage with arts.

The recovery is good news for the environment and the global tuna fishing industry, which generates $40 billion in revenues each year and supports millions of jobs around the world.

Democrats sweep the top races in Hawaiʻi, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz being reelected to the US Senate and Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning the two US House seats.

Only one Hawai’i County Council seat is up for grabs: District 2 that pits political newcomers Jennifer Kagiwada and Matthias Kusch. Three proposed County Charter Amendments also are on the ballot.

There are three State Senate races on the Big Island, including District 4, that pits the former Senator of District 1 Lorraine Inouye against Helen Tupai.

Democrats sweep top Hawai’i race, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz reelected as US Senator and incumbent Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning US House seats.

Big Island Now will have fast local and state results, updated every five minutes. The first results are expected to be available at about 7:30 p.m.