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So far this year, there have been 145 DUI arrests compared with 162 during the same period last year, an increase of 2.4%.

Over the past two decades, scientists and members of the public have anticipated the occurrence of slow slip events (SSEs) on Kīlauea’s south flank. These events are recorded by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s (HVO) continuous GPS network, which show as much as 2 cm (0.75 inches) of increased seaward motion of the flank over 2-3 days — equivalent to about a M6 earthquake.

Headquartered in Kea‘au, the ranch has had an agreement since 2017 with Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island that gives members of the U.S. Armed Forces training there an opportunity to gain insight and appreciation for Hawaiian culture, history and ranching traditions by visiting the ranch.

Hawai‘i’s oldest restaurant and South Kona favorite, Manago Hotel, was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as one of six America’s Classics Awards across the nation this week. The award recognizes locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and reflect the character of their community. Founded in 1917, Manago Hotel, located at 82-6155 Hawaiʻi Belt […]

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, high surf advisory as well as a small craft advisory for the Big Island through the weekend.

The Hawai’i County Council celebrated the Konawaena High School Wildcats on Wednesday before moving on to agenda items during its regular session meeting. The Wildcats won the Division I state high school football championship last November, bringing the school’s first-ever state football championship back to the Big Island.

The Hawai‘i County Fentanyl Task Force meeting will take place on Friday at the Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center in Hilo.

There is still at least a 50% chance of scattered showers on Wednesday afternoon with that chance increasing to 80% on Wednesday night for some locations in East Hawai‘i.

Convoys from Pōhakuloa to the Kawaihae dock will take place Feb. 23-26 throughout the day. The archery mammal hunt will take place Feb. 25.

Resolution 51-23 would authorize Hawai‘i County Finance Director Deanna Sako to negotiate a lease with the Hawai‘i State Public Library System for the development, construction and operation of a library in the South Kohala community of about 7,400 people.

According the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s daily update, the eastern and central vents are not erupting. The western lake in the basin of the 2021–22 lava lake remains active but with weak lava flows.

“We know there are problems statewide. We’re having this [press conference] because Hōlualoa [Elementary School] is in crisis,” said Logan Okita, vice president of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.

UPDATE: While there has been no official government confirmation of a big white balloon floating over Hawai‘i, pilots received alerts about it Sunday and the U.S. military has confirmed reports of its sighting.

The war in Ukraine and the international isolation of Russia has harmed biodiversity conservation according to a new study, published in Frontiers in Conservation Science.

For several years, Hulihe‘e Palace in Kona has suffered severe “physical trauma” — caused by tsunamis, earthquakes and high surf — that can be seen throughout the grounds.

The second day of severe weather is once again leading to road closures and bus route cancellations, among other impacts.

The truck of murder suspect Kody Gardner was found abandoned on Thursday at the Waimea Canyon Overlook on Kauaʻi.

The 98-year-old decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family instead of receiving additional medical intervention following a series of short hospital stays.

The legendary vocal quartet is celebrating its 50th anniversary and making its final world tour.

The driver, who was not identified, was the only occupant of the vehicle. Firefighters were able to rescue them safely out of the hazard uninjured.