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Applications for Lānaʻi mouflon sheep hunting season available in March
The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season consists of four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.
Roller derby athletes come together statewide to form team Aloha Skate
Aloha Skate’s players are ready to improve their game, as roller derby in Hawai‘i continues to rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i County Council passes resolution urging state to increase penalties for owners of vicious dogs
The passage of Resolution 430-24 on Wednesday comes as state lawmakers get ready to hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2692, which would make owners of a dangerous dog or dogs that fatally maul a person subject to felony charges.
Update: Highway 11 reopens in South Kona after multi-vehicle crash
The road is closed in both directions near mile marker 108 between Nanaina Lani Place and Rabbitt Hill Road.
Gov. Green extends emergency affordable housing proclamation
Developers must now produce 60% of their units at 140% of the area median income or less – instead of the previous 50%-plus requirement.
Hawai‘i County conducts Parks’ rules enforcement in Kona
The Feb. 22 operation, led by the directive of Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth, aimed to address safety concerns and guarantee compliance with Parks’ rules within the facility’s grounds, ensuring the safety and functionality of the park for all residents and visitors.
Knife-wielding California man charged with burglary, abuse of Hilo woman
Jerry Rosales of Carson, California, is the victim’s ex-boyfriend. He was in town for a family event.
Unexploded ordnance found in South Kohala
South Kohala patrol officers responded to the 8 a.m. call where the ordnance was found in the middle of a field, but could not determine its volatility.
Public input sought on congestion solutions within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
The Kīlauea Summit Area and Corridor Management Plan will identify management strategies and solutions to reduce conflicts among cars, buses, motorcyles, bicyclists (including e-bikes) and pedestrians on park roads and trails that traverse the popular and often-crowded summit of Kīlauea volcano.
Big Island’s Sister City Program launches ‘Ale Lau Loa
The program provides a learning experience that allows local youth to explore first-hand the history, values and customs of traditional and indigenous cultures across the globe.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island for Feb. 22-29: International Night, ʻImiloa’s 18th birthday celebration, all-you-can-eat ice cream and much more
If you’re seeking an international experience right here on the Big Island, look no farther than the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus during the 49th annual International Night. It’s just one of the many activities and events happening around the island.
Police investigating possible drowning of New York woman
The victim had been snorkeling when she started experiencing difficulties and was brought to shore by a bystander.
Hawai‘i Island police identify woman who drown in Puna over the weekend
The woman fell off the cliffs in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision area and was swept out to sea.
Hilo smoke shop owner accused of selling illegal marijuana products from business
A search warrant on the shop recovered 362 grams of dried processed marijuana, 1,109 grams of marijuana concentrate and a small amount of cocaine.
Emme Tomimbang, trailblazer in Hawai‘i radio and television dies at 73
A University of Hawaiʻi alumna, Tomimbang, passed away at Queen’s Medical Center during emergency aortic surgery, according to the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Researchers record 170 Hawaiian monk seal pups born in Northern Hawaiian Islands last year
Along with counting the new pups, NOAA also intervened on 27 monk seals to improve their survival.
Study shows most youth vaping in the State of Hawai‘i live on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health and the Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute relaunched a campaign to combat the epidemic of youth vaping.
Big Island Now poll No. 50: How do you plan to spend Leap Day 2024?
This year is a leap year, and Thursday, Feb. 29, or Leap Day, is right around the corner. While it’s not an official holiday, it’s still a relatively rare bonus day on the calendar.
Business Monday: Take a walk au Naturel at Hawaiian Naturism Park
So far, Hawaiian Naturist Park is the only naturalist B&B on the Big Island certified by the American Association for Nude Recreation.
Utility work to close one lane of Ali‘i Drive in Kona
While the utility work is underway, one lane of the Big Island roadway, between Hualālai Road and Wālua Road, will be closed. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and plan for delays.
