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Largest limestone cave in Hawaiʻi to close to public after nonprofit’s lease ends

Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen and the other is missing.

Big Island woman on mission to establish housing, programs for keiki in need

Humanity Hale was created to provide healing through therapy and a variety of programs for kids and teenagers who have been abused or neglected, bullied, orphaned, living in broken homes or foster care — many of whom are dealing with depression, anxiety and self-harming.

Drone inspectors help Hawaiian Electric reduce wildfire risk on Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu

The unmanned aerial inspectors will enable the utility company to identify problems with electrical infrastructure more quickly.

Volcano Watch: The 2024 Great Hawai‘i ShakeOut

In Hawai‘i, earthquakes are a common occurrence, and we should always practice earthquake preparedness.

Study underway about alternative routes on both sides of Highway 130 in growing Puna

The purpose of the study is to find and analyze potential alternative routes in Puna to help alleviate the district’s longstanding traffic congestion and address the need for another evacuation route when natural disasters strike. 

Update: Man officially charged with 3 counts of 1st-degree attempted murder, other offenses connected with 24-hour standoff

58-year-old Shawn Edward Page allegedly shot at Big Island police officers during the incident at a residence in the 11-3000 block of Nahelenani Street in Volcano that began the morning of Oct. 9.

2 new monkeypox cases ID’d in Hawai‘i

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one of the new cases was associated with out-of-state exposure. The other is not associated with out-of-state exposure or linked to other prior identified cases which suggests it was locally transmitted.

Come meet Rudder, Saylor, Marina, Fisher, Gilligan, Barnacle, Tugboat, Fin and Coral

Hawai‘i Island Humane Society bringing these nautically named fur babies to its first Puppy Pop-Up Adoption Event on Saturday at Petco in Kona.

National park reopens Maunaulu parking lot, associated trails as wildfire smolders

Firefighters continue to suppress the 78-acre Makaopuhi Fire in the remote middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea volcano south of Nāpau Crater inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. It is 70% contained and poses no threats to homes or structures.

State to conduct control measures for feral goats, sheep on Big Island mountains

Public access to the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve, Palila Mitigation Lands, the Kaʻohe Game Management Area and Mauna Kea Hunter Access Road will be allowed by permit only temporarilly closed from the evening of Oct. 29 to the morning of Oct. 30.

Find your best canine or feline friend during the Empty the Shelters event

There’s ‘no better time than now to fall in love’ with a new dog or cat from the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society since the Bissell Pet Foundation is taking care of the adoption fees.

Inaugural Hāmākua festival celebrates history, legacy of sugar era on Big Island

Hāmākua Sugar Days Festival, hosted by the Honokaʻa Heritage Center, marks the 30th anniversary of the closing of the last local sugar plantation with events planned through Oct. 20.

A popular Hilo nēnē is second to die this year at Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens

DOCARE officers have opened an investigation into the hit and run that killed a 12-year old nēnē in the popular Hilo park on Thursday morning.

‘Resilience, strength and unity’

Special gathering and flag-raising ceremony Thursday at Hawaiʻi County Building in Hilo honors rich cultural heritage and contributions Filipino Americans have made on the Big Island while marking October as Filipino American History Month.

Governor proclaims October as Infant Safe Sleep Month in Hawaiʻi

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to create a safe sleeping environment for babies.

4 Ironman world champions to compete in men’s strong elite field in Kona on Oct. 26

Defending Ironman World Champion Sam Laidlow of France leads an elite men’s field of 56 triathletes in the grueling 140.6-mile swim, bike and run race.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 10-16: Let the spooky season events begin, plus fall fun and more

Some of the island’s first Halloween-related events are this weekend, along with other autumnal affairs in Waimea and Kea‘au. That’s not all. There’s plenty to do. Check out the top 10 now!

Students urged to register for 2024-25 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts Competition

The LifeSmarts Competition is a free educational program that teaches students critical skills in personal finance, consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety and technology.

14 motorists arrested for DUI during 1st week of October

Six of those arrests were made in Kona, followed by Hilo with 4. South Kohala had 2 DUI arrests, with and Kaʻū and Puna each having 1.

Update: Endangered 25-year-old from Waimea found

Big Island police report that Francisco Manalo, who was previously reported missing, was located Oct. 4 in good health.
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