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Just because we’ve had some close calls that turned out to be nothing and a few quiet hurricane seasons doesn’t mean it’s impossible for the storms to strike and weather officials urge everyone to be prepared

Green’s emergency proclamation, signed on July 17, seeks to expedite the construction of new homes through a slew of measures including appointing a state Lead Housing Officer, creating a working group and streamlining established regulatory processes.

Fur or scales? With the myriad of creatures and critters housed at the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, visitors are bound to have a favorite among the 225 residents. Let us know which animal is your favorite by taking Big Island Now Poll #20.

The July/August publication of the food magazine named the Aloha Açaí Bowl, from Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack, as one of America’s 50 best Over-the-Top treats

When it comes to how Hawai‘i should handle manta ray commercial tours off the west coast of the Big Island, voters in Big Island Now’s most recent poll seem to agree that more limitations and restrictions are needed. Of the total 994 votes in the poll — which asked “How do you think the State […]

After struggling years with community producers leaving during the COVID-19 pandemic and an embezzlement scandal, new CEO and president Ashley Kierkiewicz is breathing new life into Hawaiʻi Islandʻs public access station Nā Leo TV.

Maunakea is a place where Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners today engage in a variety of practices in Wao Akua, or the realm of the Akua-Creator — as did their ancestors for generations.

So far this year, there have been 509 DUI arrests on Big Island roadways compared with 540 during the same period last year, representing a decrease of 5.7 percent.

As Hurricane Calvin approaches the Central Pacific, continuing on a westward trek that looks to bring the storm — or its remnants — to Hawai‘i, possibly as early as Tuesday, it’s time to think about what you need to do to be ready.

While current forecasts suggest Calvin will weaken below hurricane status before reaching the state, Hawaiʻi County officials maintain that it is essential for Big Island residents to remain vigilant and prepared for potential hazards.

Customers who subscribe could save up to 15% on their energy costs staring next year once the three Hawai‘i Island projects selected by Hawaiian Electric are up and running.

As of shortly before 6 p.m., Hurricane Calvin looked like it was on the cusp of entering the Central Pacific region. The now-Category 2 storm is on a track that could bring it to Hawai‘i, albeit likely not as a hurricane.

Tara Lasham, 39, is wanted on an arrest warrant in a custodial interference investigation involving a 6-year-old girl, and Lasham’s mother, 67-year-old Colleen Lasham, is wanted for questioning in the case, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.

Alameda, who was born and raised in the Hilo area, will spend the next six months collecting feedback from constituents and formulating his top prioritie.

Acclaimed Maui reggae band Maoli performing in Kona, a Fitness and Car Show at the Old Kona Airport, the musical “Grease” kicks off at the Hilo Palace Theater and the always worthy event, Relay for Life of the Big Island, are among this week’s Top 20 things to do on the Big Island. Here’s a look at what’s happening on Big Island this week.

The most recent Voluntary Local Review was presented Wednesday by Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green to the United Nations during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

“It’s an incredibly rare sighting,” Kona boat captain Andrew Aggergaard said of seeing a humpback whale in Hawaiian waters in July. “It’s really hard to say why this whale is here over the summer.”

The Hawai‘i Police Department says 16-year-old Mary Costner was last seen at about 2 p.m. July 6 on Pohakea Road in Pa‘auilo, wearing a dark-colored long-sleeve shirt and dark colored pants.

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Hawai‘i County and Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau announced Tuesday two new community-based destination management initiatives — the Keaukaha Steward Pilot Program and Community Cultural-Based Education Program.

Kimo Alameda, who has been lead of the Hawai‘i Island Fentanyl Task Force and vice president of business development for Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center since 2022, will share his thoughts about stepping away from those roles and his mayoral run during a press conference July 12.