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Alaska Airlines announces largest fleet order in airline’s history

The airline — parent company of Hawaiian Airlines — ordered 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 widebody aircraft, with an option for an additional 35 new 737-10 aircraft, extending the delivery stream through 2035.

Bipartisan effort to tackle nation’s deteriorating federal finances led by U.S. Rep. Case

The 47-member U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus recently released its fiscal stability framework developed by the congressman who represents Hawai‘i’s House District 1 in Washington and U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards.

Crews will temporarily turn off water Tuesday to repair a water main in Hilo

Crews will shut off water for customers along Kaiwiki Road from Kōpaʻa Road to the mauka end from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 9-15: Science comedy, speakeasy dinner show, art stroll and more

There is an eclectic emulsion of events coming next week around the Big Island, each promising an exciting escape from the everyday bustle. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

‘Forever chemicals’ could increase liver disease risk in adolescents

New study co-led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation and Prevention Center show synthetic compounds PFAS have potential to hike risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by 3 times.

Traffic collision results in assault and robbery in Ocean View

Police are investigating an incident involving a 47-year old woman who was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint following a traffic collision in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates last Friday.

‘Voice of Honoka‘a Dragons’ Dominic Yagong dies at age 66

Dominic Yagong died Wednesday morning in Hilo while in comfort care at Hilo Benioff Medical Center after suffering a severe stroke in May.

$14 million in federal funding awarded to repair fire station at Pōhakuloa Training Area

The funding will be used to make repairs to architectural and structural elements at PTA Fire Station Building 390, restoring the fire station to full operational capacity.

Hawai‘i Island couple facing charges of child abuse, sex assault of juvenile

Chesiree A.K. Canite, 37, and Chancen Micah-Kaikane Schutter, 34, were indicted by a Hilo Grand Jury on Dec. 29, 2025, for alleged abuse that occurred in July 2025.

Recent rainfall eases county water restrictions for South Kohala customers

With the rainfall over the weekend, customers are now asked to reduce water use by 10%, down from 25%.

Jobs increase from year prior by 10,400 in November; state unemployment falls to 2.2%

There were 672,350 people employed in November while 15,350 were unemployed. Those numbers mean there was a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 688,000 statewide.

Hawaiʻi businesses must file annual first quarter reports by end of March

Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.

WATCH: Astronomers reveal hidden lives of early universe’s ultra-massive galaxies

A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust,

UPDATE: High surf advisory for east-facing shores of Big Island canceled

That advisory was the last advisory, watch or warning to end or be canceled since late last week when the National Weather Service started issuing inclement and severe weather statements and products because of anticipated impacts from what was likely not a “classic” kona low.

Late Fire Chief Kazuo Todd to be honored during upcoming Waimea Town Meeting

January’s town hall — which breaks with the usual first Thursday routine because of the holidays — will also include the annual Hawai’i Legislature preview with Big Island state Sen. Tim Richards and state Rep. David Tarnas as well as a presentation by The Food Basket Executive Director Kristin Frost Albrecht

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces January flight operations

The scheduled operations including projects for invasive species control, aerial mapping of vegetation, seed collection and more; the park “regrets” any noise impact to residents and visitors.

UPDATE: Flood advisory previously in effect for leeward portions of Big Island canceled

Radar showed at about 6:30 p.m. that heavy rain over the area diminished; flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

Hawai‘i Island man pleads guilty in federal court to firearm offenses

Charges stem from an incident in January 2024, where the 42-year-old attempted to hide a backpack from police that had two guns and magazines inside.

Wanted Big Island man charged in connection with large marijuana growing operation

Charges stem from a search warrant executed by officers on an Ocean View residence on Dec. 17, 2025, where approximately 397 marijuana plants, 364 pounds of processed marijuana, 19,814 grams of marijuana concentrate, 1.2 grams of cocaine, and four firearms were found.

Utility work in Ocean View set for Wednesday

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow flagmen instructions for traffic control on Hawaiʻi Belt Road, south of Donola Drive.
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