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3 visitors from Kazakhstan cited for hiking in closed area of Mauna Loa Forest Reserve
Three men from Kazakhstan were cited on Wednesday after being seen by three different law enforcement agencies, in the closed area of the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve.
Puna man faces felony charges in connection to domestic incident
A Puna man is facing various felony offenses following a domestic incident at a Hawaiian Paradise Park residence in October, including damaging another person’s Toyota 4Runner.
Mauna Loa eruption Day 11: Flow near highway cut off from fresh lava
Fissure 3 began spouting exceptionally tall fountains of lava last night.
Keiki experience first-time ocean adventures provided by Big Island nonprofit
For Children to Flourish is a nonprofit organization that provides free ocean adventures for local children, families and those working for and with the next generation.
UH-Hilo’s Kamakawiwoʻole named PacWest Defender of the Week
The senior from Kaimukī, Oʻahu, had a total of seven steals, three blocked shots, 18 rebounds and 28 points in both games last week.
UH-Hilo’s Peat claims title of PacWest men’s basketball Defender of the Week
Peat made his large defensive presence known during road victories against Hawai‘i Pacific University and Chaminade. He also had 31 points on the offensive end.
Hawai‘i police investigate active shooter hoax call at Kea‘au High School
The caller claimed there was a Caucasian male at Kea‘au High School with a firearm who had shot multiple students in a classroom and was now roaming the campus — but it was all a hoax.
Santa Claus comes to Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa
Selfies with Santa are scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and 17-18 at the center stage.
Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Gov. Josh Green’s order, at the direction of President Joe Biden, is in effect until sunset today.
Mauna Loa eruption Day 10: Leading front of lava flow about 1.8 miles from Saddle Road; overflow breaks out upslope
The question of when and if the lava flow reaches and crosses Saddle Road is on everyone’s minds.
Former Hawaii Community Correctional Center officer sentenced to prison for role in assault of inmate
A former correctional officer at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for his role in the assault of an inmate and his participation in a multi-year conspiracy to cover-up the abuse.
Kamuela Philharmonic conducting 12th annual Youth Concerto Competition
This season’s Madeline Schatz-Harris Youth Concerto Competition will be held virtually via recorded auditions, focusing on the winds, brass, percussion and piano families of instruments.
Hawaiʻi Sustainability Summit names top policy priorities for 2023
The summit aimed to break down silos and drive shared priority agreements that can catalyze sweeping policy shifts for all of the islands.
New rat lungworm disease resource to help doctors with diagnosis, treatment
A new review paper, led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers, was recently published to educate medical professionals in the United States and around the world as they encounter an increasing number of patients suffering from the disease.
Who are the Hawai‘i Police Chief finalists?
Out of a pool of 44 candidates, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission selected four finalists: one is an internal candidate, two others have direct ties to the Big Island, and the fourth is from Honolulu.
Watch: Fledgling of endangered nocturnal seabird caught on camera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The young ‘ākeʻāke was caught on camera making its way out of its high-elevation burrow on Mauna Loa about a month before the current eruption and lava flow began.
Four finalists announced for position of Hawaiʻi Police Chief
The only candidate who already works for the Hawai’i Police Department is Maj. Sherry Bird, a 24-year veteran.
Hawai‘i police renew request for help finding teen
Hawai‘i police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Kira Kaeha.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 9: Lava flow from fissure 3 continues slow march toward Saddle Road
The leading edge of Mauna Loa’s fissure 3 lava flow is approximately 2 miles from Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
New Hawaiʻi County Council sworn in Monday
The new Council was inaugurated and sworn in during the Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony on Monday afternoon at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
