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Hawaiian Electric to conduct islandwide aerial line inspections
The islandwide inspections will be conducted from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10-13 in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter.
Water restriction issued in South Hilo after unexpected breakdown of well
Customers are advised to reduce water use by 25%.
Apply now for open positions throughout Hawaiian Islands as part of Kupu ʻĀina Corps
The conservation and environmental education nonprofit has opportunities on all islands with new host sites.
‘Rainy Day’ concert to benefit guests of Salvation Army Hilo Overnight Safe Space
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy student Samantha Fortney, who grew up in Hilo, is turning her senior capstone project into meaningful action, inspired by a desire to serve her community.
Bridging gap between funding and ʻāina stewardship: 5 organizations selected for first-of-its-kind hubs
The five regional hubs are across the moku/hui moku (districts) of West Kauaʻi, Waiʻanae (Oʻahu), Molokaʻi, Central Maui and Kohala (Hawaiʻi Island).
3 men arrested following firearms incident near Kailua-Kona residence
The residence where the gunshots were coming from is located in close proximity to a school and numerous homes in a nearby subdivision.
County bill to cap private parking rates in Historic Kailua Village postponed to consult lawyers
The measure proposes three hours of free parking and a cap on hourly and daily rates at privately owned lots in the Historic Kailua Village.
Hospitality company operating 4 Big Island restaurants shift to employee ownership plan
Employees at Luana Hospitality Group restaurants – Huggo’s, On the Rocks, Kai Eats + Drinks and Lava Lava Beach Club – now have a stake in the company’s future success.
Youth Art Series celebrates arts education with second annual festival next week
The East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center is hosting the second Youth Art Series Festival featuring live performances and art activities in Hilo on March 14.
Hawai‘i County completes renovations on recycling, transfer station in East Hawai‘i
The $2.57 million project involved installing a new chute with a canopy, repaving, replacement of the retaining wall, installation of a concrete swale and water retention system, and a new concrete pad.
UPDATE: Saddle Road reopens after vehicle crash in East Hawai‘i
A crash occurring near mile marker 29 has been cleared.
Rescue personnel recover body from closed area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
The incident remains under investigation.
Immigration protection, enforcement reform bills pass out of House Judiciary Committee
These bills are headed to the House floor for a final vote before they cross over to the Senate.
Hawai’i athletes to compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota
Competitors from all 50 states will compete in the games, which run June 20–26.
Minor coastal flooding expected during peak high tide on Big Island
Coastal flooding is expected around the daily early morning peak tide through Wednesday.
Hawai‘i lawmakers advance bill that would create framework for pre-built home industry
Rep. Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy of the Big Island co-authored the bill that she thinks could provide affordable housing more quickly to help with the housing crisis in the state.
Hawai‘i National Guard not activating for now amid conflict in Iran
No additional training is taking place at Pōhakuloa Training Area, but the Big Island base has a heightened level of security for employees and visitors.
Community invited to celebrate law enforcement during Officer of the Month luncheon
Hawaiʻi Police Department officers Jason Cunefare and Lawrence Matsumoto will be honored for their exemplary service.
Authorities identify Keaʻau man in fatal lower Puna drowning
Arthur Michael Pacleb, 65, of Keaʻau, has been identified as the victim in a drowning incident that occurred on Friday.
Sherry Bird selected as deputy chief of Hawai‘i Island police, pending commission approval
If approved, Bird’s appointment would mark the first time in the department’s 83-year history that a woman has served as deputy chief.
