In Case You Missed It

Gaseous pillars and a sparkling star cluster, reminiscent of rain in ʻōhiʻa forests, featured in the image from Gemini North telescope atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

A winter weather advisory remains in effect for the Big Island summits, with the National Weather Service alerting locals of a rare tropical surge bringing snow and freezing rain between now and Thursday.

Vulcans seeded No. 9 in NCAA Super 4 Regional, will enter NCAA postseason for the first time in program history.

Secondary traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death nationwide for emergency responders.

While the longest federal government shutdown in the nation’s history ended last week, many residents continue to face financial strain as they await delayed pay and benefits.

The meeting is slated for 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, located at 15-0322 Kauhale St., in Pāhoa.

Employees donate rice for local food banks; holiday recipe contest celebrates cooking with local ingredients

Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply also reports that water service has been restored to all affected customers.

As National Crash Responders Safety Week kicks off, the Hawaiʻi Police Department urges drivers to adhere to the “Move Over Law” to protect emergency personnel on the roads.

Officer Kiley Loo of the South Kohala Patrol has been honored as the Officer of the Quarter for Q3 2025 by the Hawaiʻi Island Safety and Security Professionals Association.

Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.

The new speed limits will be effective when sign installations are complete.

Kona Community Hospital saw about 155 stroke cases through its Emergency Department in the past year.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.

For the first time, scientists have calculated a detailed “energetic budget” for Hawaiʻi’s short-finned pilot whales, revealing the power it takes to make their extreme, 2,600-foot dives for food.

U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and William Timmons of South Carolina co-chair the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus that urged the administration to remove coffee from tariffs in an effort to protect American jobs and secure a stable supply chain.

Crowds gathered at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on Saturday for “Discover UH Mānoa,” where visitors immersed themselves in over 100 diverse programs and were treated to live performances.

Kīlauea’s paused summit eruption shows signs of reawakening, with glowing vents, and tremor spikes continue. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is advising the public to remain cautious of volcanic hazards such as vog and Pele’s hair.

19 projects were awarded funding this year through the Department of Research and Development grant program that is intended to support research, programs or projects that advance measurable positive economic, environmental and equitable impacts for island residents.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.