In Case You Missed It
Weekly Hawai‘i Island lane closures: Sept. 9-15
Closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.
Nāʻālehu family’s SUV shot by arrow in July
The arrow left a small puncture hole in the driver’s side passenger door but did not pierce all the way through. Fortunately, no one was injured in the Big Island incident.
Captain Cook man accused of stealing 51 state and county street signs
Signs included stop signs, highway mile marker signs, street name signs, and district designation signs.
Volcano Watch: Tilt measurements still vital to volcano monitoring after more than a century
Tilt data was the first geodetic data collected by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and continues to be incredibly important both for monitoring and basic research in volcano behavior.
Hilo High student arrested in connection to threat made against Waiākea High student over social media
The juvenile was arrested today at his Hilo residence at 1:50 p.m.
Police presence at Waiākea High School following reported threat to student over social media
Hawai‘i Island police have initiated first-degree terroristic threatening investigation, which is being handled by the Area I Juvenile Aid Section.
No injuries reported following fire at apartment-style building in Waikōloa
Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the four-unit apartment-style building at 8:14 p.m. on Kekumu Place.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island Sept. 7-13: 24th annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Festival; Big Island Chocolate Festival Dip, Sip and Paint; Devin Saltiban meet and greet; and more
Whether it’s celebrating Queen Lili’uokalani’s birthday with a festival in the Hilo park that shares her name; getting an autograph from 2023 Hilo High grad Devin Saltiban, who was picked by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft; watching pickleball matches to support Maui wildfire relief efforts; or supporting your favorite contestant in the next round of Hilo Idol, once again, there is plenty to do on the Big Island during the next week.
Kona fisherman dies from possible drowning after being pulled out to sea
The fisherman was shoreline fishing when he jumped in the water to check his line after it got stuck on something.
Business Monday: Gam3Escape in Hilo on the Big Island building community through gaming
Gam3Escape is your gateway to adventure and, as its name suggests with the “3” mirroring the “E,” an escape from the stresses of everyday life.
System off southern Mexico coast has good chance of becoming tropical depression
It’s still way too early to tell if it could have any impacts on the Hawaiian Islands.
Elevated unrest continues in Kīlauea summit area
The Big Island volcano is not erupting, but increased seismic activity continues in an area south of the caldera.
Big Island residents urged to stay fire safe during long Labor Day weekend
The appeal follows a since-expired red flag warning issued for leeward portions of the island Aug. 31. Despite the warning’s end, persistent weather conditions in leeward areas continue to pose a threat for brush fires.
Update: Police identify four more victims from Lāhainā wildfire
Maui police have now officially identified 54 people who died in the deadliest wildfire in the past century in the United States.
Mountain View man dies after motorcycle he was driving hits utility pole
Big Island police think speed and inattention appear to be primary factors in the Hilo crash. A coroner’s inquest investigation was initiated.
Weekly Hawai‘i Island lane closures: Sept. 2-8
Closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.
This is Hilo Idol: New singing competition opening doors for Big Island talent
Hilo Idol, is creating a platform — a literal stage — for exposure, cross-promotion and being part of reconnecting, re-establishing and reinvigorating the community in a still-waking post-COVID world.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island Aug. 31-Sept. 6: Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race, Maui Love Benefit Concert, Parker Ranch Labor Day Scholarship Rodeo and much more
Aside from the 50th annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race, this week’s events include support for people impacted by the deadly wildfires on Maui comprising of a benefit concert and a vigil, to more live music.
Bail reduced for a Kona man accused of damaging a pick-up truck with a skateboard and untying moorings for boats at Kailua Pier
A Kona District Court judge reduced bail for a Kailua-Kona man — $78,000 to $30,000 — after reportedly whacking a pick-up truck with a skateboard and untying moorings for two vessels at Kailua Pier.
Puna man accused of kidnapping and assaulting father; telling him he was going to die
According to a probable cause statement filed in Hilo District Court, Mark Nakoa Akina was drunk during the altercation.
