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Pūʻainakō Street repaving project in Hilo extended through November
The project was previously estimated to be substantially completed by the end of this month. The state needs to re-evaluate the final configuration of the roadway to ensure the pedstrian path along the mauka side of the street meets safety standards.
‘Issues’ behind temporary relocation of Waiākea Fire Station personnel, equipment explained after they move back in
The Hawai’i Fire Department made the difficult decision Sept. 13 to relocate Waiākea personnel to Station No. 3 on Haihai Street, nearly 5 miles away, after receiving a report of a dangerous mold condition inside the Keaukaha firehouse located at 95 Kea’a St.
Big Island mayoral candidates Mitch Roth and Kimo Alameda meet in televised debate
The Thursday night debate that aired on KHON2 capped off the three-day 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention at the Hilton Waikōloa Resort put on by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
Kona 18-year-old facing several child porn charges detained without bail
The prosecution presented evidence that Dominic Alexander Roberts engaged in dissemination of child sexual abuse material across multiple social media platforms and used cyberbullying and extortion to solicit child sexual abuse materials and other harmful content from minors.
Police seek suspects in assault of 64-year-old man, witnesses of clothing store robbery and employee assaults
The assault happened earlier this month outside a bar in downtown Hilo; the robbery and employee assaults took place at the end of August at a business in Prince Kūhiō Plaza on Pūʻainakō Street in Hilo.
Have you seen Andrew Amon? Big Island police want to know
The 28-year-old Kaʻū man is wanted on outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations
Alleged Hilo bank burglar faces several charges
James Lee Nathan III is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree criminal property damage, fourth-degree theft and fourth-degree promoting a harmful drug.
Fourth phase of Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption no longer active
Eruption that started Sunday night now paused after covering more than 156 acres of Nāpau Crater and areas to the west.
Planned center at Kauaʻi Community College will help transfer students continue degrees at several other UH campuses
The center will offer comprehensive support services for Kauaʻi Community College students transferring to 4-year programs at UH campuses on Oʻahu in Mānoa and West Oʻahu and UH-Hilo on the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea eruption signals significant, fascinating change
This eruption signals a significant and fascinating change in activity at Kīlauea.
Gaming the system: 21 UH students gain invaluable experience points at 2 top esports firms
When you’re a university student roaming the open world of the esports industry, looking to gain experience points to level up your business acumen during the summer, one of the best way to acquire the skills you need is to take on a summer internship mission.
Keck Observatory on Maunakea spots biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen
The jet megastructure dates to a time when our universe was 6.3 billion years old, or less than half its present age of 13.8 billion years.
National Park Service: Kīlauea eruption hazards increase along Chain of Craters Road
The middle East Rift Zone eruption significantly increased in volume on the afternoon of Sept. 18.
Humpback whale calf seen off Big Island found near Washington State, 3 years later
Humpbacks have one of the longest mammal migrations on the planet.
Full reopening of Kalalau Trail in Nāpali Coast state park on Kauaʻi to be determined
However, the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources is reopening a portion of the trail to Hanakāpīʻai for day use only beginning Sept. 21. Any hiking beyond that point could result in citations or arrests.
Lava falls continue to cascade into Nāpau Crater as Kīlauea eruption increases in volume
Now in its fourth phase of vent opening and lava production, the current phase is the eruption’s largest to date. Fountaining remained strong at the new vent site as of just before 10:30 a.m. today as observed on the S2 webcam.
Toss your tires: Free collection event coming to Kea’au Middle School on Big Island
Eligible tires are limited to passenger car and light truck tires or smaller. Commercial vehicle and large truck tires will not be accepted.
Private land donated, aiding Pololū Trailhead Management Plan on Kohala Coast
Pololū Valley and the trailhead have long faced the challenges of heavy visitor traffic and overcrowding.
For the first time in over a decade, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa exceeds 20K students
As of Sept. 17, there are 20,012 students enrolled at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a 4% increase over 2023.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Punk rock, civic engagement, a reggae icon, orchids, Peace Day
An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!