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Researchers created 40 experimental systems that mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.

Incumbents U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda win re-election in the 2024 Hawai’i General Election.

Check out the results from the 2024 General Election now!

Promising change and transparency, Dr. Kimo Alameda garnered 51.2% of the vote on the Big Island.

Magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck the island at 1:42 a.m. today, 3 miles southwest of Pāhala, on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa, at a depth of 24 miles below sea level. It had no impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.

Nutrient availability is vital for phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain.

“This black hole is having a feast,” said astronomer Julia Scharwächter.

The ride was intended to demonstrate the road, from Keaʻau to Pāhoa, is used regularly by cyclists despite safety concerns.

University of Hawai‘i political science professor says it’s essentially a choice between a steady approach to county government or a less conventional but untested approach, with the appeal of each depending on whether voters think their needs are being met by incumbent Mitch Roth’s administration or if they’re ready to take a chance and go a new direction with challenger Kimo Alameda.

South Hilo patrol officers responded at about 2:40 a.m. Oct. 10 to a report of an alarm at a business in the 400 block of Manono Street. Officers determined a male suspect entered the business, removed numerous pieces of merchandise and fled the scene.

A person linked to one or more of these transactions was captured on video surveillance and is shown wearing a green-T-shirt, dark-colored shorts, dark sunglasses and a light-colored visor.

A plume of tropical moisture combined with a low level trough and an upper level trough look to all line up to bring the best chance of heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms to windward Big Island today through Tuesday, with a cold front stalling over the state later this week bringing a period of wet trade winds.

Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.

Mirai Sato put through the first and last scores of the Hilo men’s team victory over Fresno Pacific University.

Known for its beers, hard seltzers and hard juices, Ola Brew was awarded the prestigious “Best in Class” award on Oct. 6 for its ‘Ōkolehao, a distilled spirit of Hawai’i, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Residents in flood prone areas are advised to prepare for possible heavy rains and potential flooding.

Yoshi Hirai was last seen on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. in the Kealakekua area.

From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.

The trail is temporarily shuttered from Opelo Road to Kahawai Street in Waimea. Hawaiʻi Island police responded at about 8 a.m. Wednesday off Opelo Road after the object was found in the stream next to the trail.

Seven of those DUI arrests were made in Kona. Hilo, South Kohala and Puna had 3 each and one driver was arrested for DUI in Kaʻū. Seven of those drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two of them were younger than 21 years old.