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Police seek three suspects in Kona theft
The suspects are reported to be males in their late teens to early 20s.
Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa Reawakens
HVO staff and County of Hawai‘i officials closely monitored the eruption overnight, tracking activity for any migration.
State distributes over $600K in one-time tax refunds
The State of Hawaiʻi has finished distributing over 600,000 state tax refunds to eligible taxpayers who filed their 2021 Hawaiʻi individual tax returns on time.
US Postal Service’s Operation Santa and holiday mailing tips
The US Postal Service’s suggested mailing dates are Dec. 17 for First-Class and Priority mail originating in Hawai’i and headed to the mainland.
Bail maintained for Puna man accused of stealing rental car and habitual property crimes
A Hilo District Court judge maintained bail on a Puna man accused of stealing a rental car and various other offenses.
Annual art contest open for Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamps
The annual art contest for the 2023-24 Hawai’i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp is here.
Second lane over Nanue Bridge reopens in case Mauna Loa lava flow crosses highway
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reopened the second lane over Nanue Bridge in case lava from the Mauna Loa eruption crossing the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. The makai — northbound — lane of the bridge at mile marker 18.5 on Hawaii Belt Road was closed due to placement of a tower scaffold used in the emergency repairs. The […]
Governor-elect Green announces nominees for top cabinet leaders
Governor-elect Josh Green today announced nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Director for 14 state departments in his cabinet.
New lava viewing route through Pōhakuloa Training Area to help with traffic and safety
The new 4.5-mile one-way lava viewing route through Pōhakuloa Training Area land is an attempt to relieve congestion on Daniel K. Inouye Highway and address safety concerns while Mauna Loa is erupting.
Hawaiian Electric preps for potential impacts from Mauna Loa eruption
Hawaiian Electric activated its Incident Management Team and is working closely with Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and other agencies to monitor and evaluate the lava flows.
DLNR closes hunting area because of ongoing Mauna Loa eruption
The closure is effective immediately and until further notice for the area known as “The Slice” or “The Beak.”
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 4: Lava flow slows; now week is earliest to reach Saddle Road
There are two active flows on the Northeast Rift Zone of the volcano.
Art meets climate change activism in “Deliquesce” exhibit
An opening reception is scheduled Friday for the new exhibit at East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Downtown Hilo.
David, Chung reflect on their time serving on Hawai‘i County Council
The former chairwoman and vice chairman of the Council both served nearly a decade before being term-limited.
Closures scheduled for several areas of Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
The closures are necessary to keep the public safe during operations to remove invasive vegetation at the park.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Roth issues emergency rule pertaining to parking, walking on Saddle Road
Two people were injured Tuesday night re-entering the roadway from the shoulder lane.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Planning underway for possible closure of Saddle Road
Lava was just 3.6 miles Wednesday morning from the Big Island’s main thoroughfare from east to west.
Ironman announces plans for dual host sites in 2023
Ironman and Hawai‘i County concluded together that the impact of two days of racing in Kona is not in the best interest of the local community.
Emergency crews respond to 3 car crashes on Daniel K. Inouye Highway since Mauna Loa eruption
County leaders are urging caution to the public coming to see the Mauna Loa eruption after emergency crews have responded to three car crashes on Daniel K. Inouye Highway since the flow began.
Hurricane season comes to a quiet end
Experts expect existing La Niña conditions to continue through 2023.
