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New water service to be installed in South Hilo

The Department of Water Supply, DWS, will be installing a new water service between Hikina Place and Mill Road in South Hilo starting at the end of the month.

Kohala Mountain project will protect cloud forest and improve freshwater source

The state-funded, four-year project on Kohala Mountain will manage non-native feral pigs and promote native forest regeneration.

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 30, 2022

Small medium period overlapping northwest and north swell energy will keep small surf going along north facing shores through Wednesday. A brief longer period…

Big Island police offer Halloween safety tips

Being safe is no trick; a few common-sense tips can help make Halloween is safe and fun for keiki and adults alike.

University of Hawaiʻi holding public meetings for proposed tuition increases in 2025, 2026

The University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system is proposing a freeze on undergraduate tuition for two more academic years, but it would be followed by 2% increases in the next two academic years.

Candidate Q&A: Meet Hawai‘i Island’s Senate candidates

More representation for Hawai‘i County residents is coming to the State Legislature as an additional House seat was created in January due to the rise in the island’s population, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

Police identify woman killed in Pāhoa crash

Speed and inattention are the two primary factors in the crash.

Hilo man killed in motorcycle collision

Big Island police are investigating the fatal collision that happened at the intersection of Kilauea Avenue and East Palai Street.

Is it aliens? Nope. Mysterious bright light off Big Island’s east coast explained

The lights are from a survey vessel carrying field scientists conducting monitoring work in a study area that includes an ocean dredged material disposal site several miles offshore of the Hilo coast.

Fun and freaky ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns to Hilo’s Palace Theater on Halloween

Let’s do the Time Warp again.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area closed for water main repairs

A popular South Kohala beach park is closed due to water main repairs until early November.

High bacteria count advisory issued for beach north of Honokōhau Harbor

The advisory was issued because testing for enterococci indicated potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.

Flood advisory issued for West Hawai‘i

A flood advisory is in effect for various areas in West Hawai‘i until 4 p.m.

County unveils plans to repair Waipiʻo Valley Road and make it safe from rockfalls

Trimming and maintenance of Waipiʻo Valley Road will being in November, followed by a major three-phase repair and mitigation project to begin in Spring 2023.

Volcano Watch: Aftershock forecasts let you know what to expect after a large earthquake

After damaging earthquakes, response and recovery take place under the threat of aftershocks.

Finding roots: Why is a man dressed as a 7-foot tree in Kona?

In Kona, people do double takes when they see a 7-foot towering green creation of spray foam, cardboard, two-by-fours, silicon and fake plants — and realize a real person is inside.

Hawai’i County Council District 2 race features political newcomers Kagiwada and Kusch

District 2 is the only race left to be decided for the Hawai’i County Council.

UH-Hilo women’s soccer claims share of PacWest championship

The team crowned PacWest champ will receive an automatic spot in the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships West Region

UH-Hilo’s Arakawa scores PacWest Player of the Week honors

The Vulcan sophomore forward/midfielder accounted for nearly half of UH-Hilo’s goals last week with three scores.

Hilo couple face multiple drug and firearm offenses

Bronson and Priscilla Lee were arrested and charged following the execution of a narcotics search warrant Oct. 24 at their Akolea Road home.
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