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Vehicle Crashes Through Kamuela McDonald’s
These photos were taken by Kamuela resident Colin Edsman tonight, Wednesday, March 22.
Big Island Residence Sells for Record-Breaking Price
The recent sale of Hale Kiekiena, a luxury home with celebrity ties in Mauna Kea Resort, is the biggest Big Island real estate transaction so far this year.
Rep. Fukumoto Leaves Republican Party
Rep. Fukumoto is leaving the Republican Party and seeking membership in the Democratic Party.
UH Press Publishes Open-Access Hawaiian Language Journal
The University of Hawai‘i Press now publishes a new, open-access resource for Hawaiian scholars.
Officer and Firefighter of the Year Honored
Puna Patrol Officer Joshua Baumgarner is the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Year” and Fire EMS Capt. Chris Honda is the “Firefighter of the Year.”
DLNR Survey Seeks Hunter Input
The information provided will be used directly in the planning of upcoming hunting seasons.
Holy Donuts Pops Up in Hilo
Great news for Hilo: Holy Donuts has opened a pop-up retail outlet in Hilo at 187 Kino‘ole St. in Hilo.
HPD Seeks Puna Burglary Suspects
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying the persons whose images were captured on a surveillance camera in connection with a burglary in Puna.
Need a Lyft? New Rideshare Company Begins Service on Big Island
Rideshare company Lyft will begin service on the Big Island on Thursday, March 23, at noon.
WNW Reinforcement Fills in Today
Our current reinforcement is expected to fill in Wednesday and Thursday before fading Friday and into the…
Typical Trade Wind Weather for Big Island Today
Stable weather with just limited showers for windward and mauka spots through the week. We could see an increase…
Hawai‘i Moves Travel Ban TRO to Preliminary Injunction
The state has moved to convert the temporary restraining order issued last week in the travel ban case into a preliminary injunction.
‘Raising Awareness of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death’
“Raising Awareness of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death” by Dr. J.B. Friday will be held on Thursday, March 23, starting at 7 p.m. in the UH Hilo Wentworth Hall, Room 1.
Senior Produce Program Ends After a Decade
The Food Basket’s Senior Produce Program is forced to shut down after budget slashes.
VIDEO: Rep. Gabbard Calls for Decriminalization of Marijuana
If passed, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act (HR1227) would take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list.
UPDATE: Honomū Man Reported Missing
Big Island police are searching for a 59-year-old Honomū man who was reported missing on Monday, March 20.
WNW Easing Some Today for Big Island
Our current west-northwest swell is easing some Tuesday. The Kona side will be heavily shadowed from this swell but still be at advisory…
Sunshine and Light Showers Expected Today
Dry, trade wind weather is forecast for the week. Any rainfall will focus over windward and mauka spots and be rather light. A slight decrease in easterly…
Three Men Charged With Goat Theft, Guns, Drugs
Hawai‘i Island police have charged three men in connection with a livestock theft investigation.
Volcano Overflight: Cracked Cliff Remains Dangerously Unstable
The ocean entry continues to pour lava into the water, creating littoral explosions which rock the coastline.
