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Special Tribute Paid to Fallen Officer Kaliloa During National Police Week
Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa’s name was read during the Candlelight Vigil and the National Peace Officers Memorial Service.
Diver in Critical Condition After Being Found Unresponsive in Onekahakaha Tidal Flats
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a call about a swimmer in trouble on Friday, May 17, 2019, off the shore of Onekahakaha Beach Park.
MISSING: Alicia Hope Pilat, 16, Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s help in looking for a teenager who was reported missing.
Magics Beach Grill Wins Hawaii’s Best Mocktail Competition
The “Pahoehoe Plunge” drink created by Magics Beach Grill mixologist Jasmine Wasan from Kailua-Kona was named the Judge’s Choice…
Why is Hawai‘i Losing More Teachers Every Year?
Hawai‘i is losing 1,200 teachers each year; there aren’t enough locals going into the profession to meet demand. Big Island Now explores possible reasons for this dilemma.
HPD Initiates South Kohala Negligent Injury Investigation
A 38-year-old Waikoloa man suffered severe injuries following a two-vehicle collision on May 16, at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and Uluwehi Street.
Endangered Hawaiian Petrel Heard on Maunakea After 50 Years of Silence
The sound of the ʻuaʻu, or Hawaiian petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) was heard on Maunakea for the first time in more than 50 years.
Visitor Stats Decrease Most on Big Island Due to Kīlauea Eruption
On the Big Island, visitor arrivals and spending dropped back more than the other Hawaiian Island due to the Kīlauea eruption in mid-2018.
Mayor Kim Promises Transit Improvements
The Hele-On is currently running with just 13 county buses from a fleet of 55 in a system with 29 routes; Mayor Kim says he’s working on changing that.
Hawaiian Awarded Tentative Approval for New Haneda Route
Hawaiian Airlines received a preliminary decision to allocate a new slot to the airline for expanded service to Haneda Airport.
UH to Collect Oral Histories of Former President Obama
Beginning in summer 2019 and over the next five years, the Obama Presidency Oral History Project will conduct interviews with roughly 400 people…
Former HPD Officer & Hilo Resident Surrender to Police
Two more individuals were arrested on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in connection to Grand Jury Indictments which occurred on Monday, May 13.
Cast No Shadow! Lāhainā Noon Dates
Lāhainā Noon is upon us. It’s that time of year where at local noon, any upright object, will have no shadow. This phenomenon…
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures: May 13–17
Temporary lane closures are scheduled for Monday through Friday, May 11 through 17, 2019.
UH Mānoa Students Develop Space Travel Tool
An autonomous hydroponic growing system called “Box Farm” designed and developed by UH at Mānoa students may be an important tool for space travel someday.
Event Honors Outstanding Native Hawaiians
The O‘o Awards Gala honored outstanding Native Hawaiians who have made significant contributions toward advancement and increased vibrancy within the Hawaiian community.
Hilo Landfill Has Reached Capacity
The 40-acre landfill in South Hilo is at capacity meaning eight truckloads of garbage per day will have to be driven to the Pu‘uanahulu landfill.
Puna Coalition Holds Meeting Full of Hope
The community coalition Imua Lower Puna held E Hana Ana No: Community Meeting at the Pāhoa High to discuss the future of Puna following the Kilauea eruption.
Building Projects Stretch Across Big Island
Hawai‘i’s complex land use laws, tight environmental regulations and strong opposition from locals cause many developers fail, but who will be able to build?
UPDATE: Mayor Announces Bayfront Repair & Southwest Air Routes
Mayor announces go-ahead on Hilo breakwater project and breaks news about Southwest Airlines Hilo interisland and West Coast flights.
