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New hospital, medical campus project in Puna moving forward

The health care facilities, which will be located just north of Pāhoa on Highway 130, is being built by the nonprofit Puna Community Medical Center Foundation and will include not just a 25-bed hospital with emergency and other services, but also a women’s health center, dental clinic and The Dane Silva Hawaiian Healing Center.

U.S. Coast Guard calling on maritime community for help in search of missing sailor

The Coast Guard is using all available means to determine the Malulani’s location, including urgent marine information broadcasts and harbor checks in California, Hawai‘i and Mexico.

Big Island man dies after vehicle rollover on Daniel K. Inouye Highway

The 30-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and found unresponsive at the scene.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection event in Hilo relocated

Acceptable household hazardous waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides and more.

High winds expected throughout the state and Big Island summits

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northerly winds will strengthen today into advisory levels for most mountains along the western and eastern slopes of each island.

Coast Guard, partners join forces for humpback whale safety

Thousands of humpback whales seasonally use the waters around the Hawaiian Islands as their principal breeding and calving wintering grounds.

Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa 2022: A retrospective on the early hours of the eruption

Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times since 1843. Each eruption started in Mokuʻāweoweo, and likely the south caldera area.

Unrest continues near Kīlauea caldera

There have been roughly 15-20 earthquakes per hour in this region for most of the day. There continue to be a few scattered earthquakes within Kīlauea caldera, but no significant clusters of activity.

Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help finding teens reported as runaways last year

Anyone with information on the girls’ whereabouts is asked to call 808-935-3311.

Major construction begins at Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Contractors have fenced off Jaggar Museum, the former US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory buildings at Uēkahuna and part of the parking lot.

Police arrest Honoka‘a man wanted on outstanding warrants

Police asked the public to be on the lookout for Gambill last week due to the outstanding warrants, warning that he was considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Waipi‘o Valley Road temporarily closing for fiber optic cable installation

The infrastructure upgrade aims to enhance communication capabilities and provide improved internet services to the residents and businesses in the area.

Kīlauea alert level remains elevated; magma movement means ‘possibility’ of eruption

Based on past historical activity, this event is much more likely to continue as an intrusion, but there is still a possibility of it ending in an eruption.

IVF World Sprint Championship canoe races coming back to Big Island in August

The international canoe racing event to be hosted in Hilo promises to be a showcase of competitive excellence and the vibrant culture of Hawaiʻi.

Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 1-7: 31st Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, Malasada 5K and Spring Festa, live music, Kona Icon 2024 auditions, comedian Augie Tulba and much more

The first week of February 2024 is once again packed full of events for the whole family.

Hawai‘i County announces second-round recipients for Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program

Hawai‘i County officially announced the recipients of the second round of grants awarded for the Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program totaling $3.3 million.

Hawai‘i Island police investigate death of Ocean View woman

First responders found the woman in her yard not breathing. She had recently stopped her pet dog from attacking her pet goat.

Hawai‘i Police Department hosts second annual HI-PAL T-ball tournament

A total of 19 teams participated in the two-day tournament Jan. 27-28 at Kawananakoa Gym in the Keaukaha community of Hilo, with the Lincoln Wreckers Gold clinching first place and the West Side Hammers scoring second.

Alert level increases at Kīlauea with movement of magma in the subsurface

According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity will lead to an eruption.

House Majority introduces bill package for 2024 Hawaiʻi Legislative Session

The nine-bill package is aimed at addressing several critical issues throughout the state, including affordable housing, homelessness, mental health licensure, electric vehicles and more.
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