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New Crack Found on West Side of Pu‘u O‘o
The USGS reports that starting at about 2 p.m. on Monday, April 30, marked increases in seismicity and ground deformation indicated that a change was underway.
Hawai‘i Senate Moves on Landmark Measures
The Hawai‘i State Senate passed several bills during final reading on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, that position the Legislature to be a national leader in environment and health.
Major Bills Passed During Legislative Session
The House fulfilled that mandate and approved bills covering a wide range of issues including disaster relief, domestic violence, family leave, and the environment.
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018, provided by Ballard Family Mortuaries Hawai‘i.
Volcano Activity Update 7: Shallow Earthquake Activity Increases
The Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory reports increased shallow earthquake activity for Kilauea Volcano below Pu‘u ‘Ō’ō in Puna District.
Hōkūleʻa Damaged, Returning to O‘ahu
“Hōkūleʻa” will return to Oʻahu from Hawaiʻi Island earlier than scheduled due to damage to the canoe’s hulls.
Jury Selection Completed for 2016 Waipi‘o Valley Murder Case
Jury selection for the 2016 Thaine Price murder case was completed on Monday, April 30, 2018.
Hawai‘i Volcano Video: Lava Lake Full
Kīlauea Volcano continues to erupt from two sources—Halema‘uma‘u crater at its summit and Puʻu ʻŌʻō, a vent on its east rift zone.
Big Island High School Chefs Take Top Honors at Chocolate Festival
The 7th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival brought together chefs from local resorts, as well as high school culinary students and chocolatiers…
Victory is Sweet—and Savory—for Big Island Chocolate Festival Winners
The 7th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival gala to benefit five island nonprofits was sold out again this year, with over 675 in attendance.
Ka‘u Coffee Fest Marks 10th Year
The 10th annual Ka‘u Coffee Festival is happening now, with newly crowned Miss K‘au Coffee Reishalyn Kekoa Jara of Na‘alehu presiding at a host of events.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hōkūleʻa Sails to Kawaihae
While in Kawaihae, the Hōkūleʻa crew will hold a series of interactive engagements, including a panel of 1976 crew members from Hōkūleʻa’s first voyage to Tahiti.
5 Facts You Should Know About Mother’s Day Shopping
With Mother’s Day around the corner, this survey reveals the gap between what mom wants, and what family is planning on giving her…
Mayor Kim Checks Out of Hospital, Returning Home Sunday
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has checked out of the hospital and will return home to Hilo on Sunday.
Hilo Man, 78, Charged in Sexual Assault Case
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 78-year-old Hilo man with sexual offenses in connection with an incident reported on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Waimea.
State Consumer Protection Office Investigating Zippy’s Security Breach
State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection offers advice to Zippy’s customers after data breach.
Alaska Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at HNL
Alaska Airlines Flight 145 was heading from Seattle to HNL Friday night when an oil filter bypass light alerted pilots of a problem with one of the two engines.
HFD Rescues Three in Highway 19 Accident
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to an accident on Highway 19 near the 22-mile marker by Maulua Gulch on Friday, April 27, 2018, at 1:09 p.m.
Zippy’s Hilo Restaurant Identified in Security Incident
On Friday, March 9, Zippy’s Restaurants, including the Hilo location, learned of a security incident involving its credit and debit card processing system.
