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Update: Big Island man now charged with robbery, theft in connection with Kona bank robbery
44-year-old Brandan Patrick Nicholson of Kailua-Kona was taken into custody shortly after 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
Less restrictions around Big Island for Labor Day Weekend with no threat of tropical cyclones
Waipiʻo Valley Access Road will reopen to residents with a valid driver’s license; all camping permits issued by the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation remain valid.
Retired Big Island fire battalion chief appointed to House seat left vacant by late Rep. Nakashima
Rep. Mark Nakashima suddenly passed away in July. First elected to his seat in 2008, he ran unopposed in the primary election in August.
Former Waiākea High School boys basketball coach facing felony theft charges
A bench warrant was issued for Justin Alika Pekelo Smith’s arrest on Thursday.
Hōkūleʻa sets sail for O‘ahu after two-week stay on Kaua‘i
The circumnavigation of the Pacific aims to begin a movement of “planetary navigators” who will work to ensure a better future for Earth.
Weekly DUI report reveals most arrests occurred in Kona
During the week of Aug. 19-25, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Welcome to Sauna Island: Gilma, Hector no longer threats, but muggy times ahead for most of Labor Day Weekend
Tropical moisture from the two former tropical cyclones is causing dew points to spike into the mid to upper 70s, making it steamy, sticky and stifling around the island.
Hawai‘i Island residents invited to register for the annual Kiwanis Kūpuna Spelling Bee
A preliminary contest will take place on Hawai‘i Island on Sept. 14 at Hawai’i Island Adult Care.
Monthly warning siren test scheduled for Sept. 3
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
PATH to hold group rides in Kona & Hilo; participants will receive free HIBIKE Sprinter memberships
PATH is the recipient of a People for Bikes Better Bike Share mini-grant.
University of Hawai‘i researchers use drones to find dolphin population health
Researchers assessed the age of critically endangered, free-ranging dolphins in Greece.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Canoe races, food drive, fungi, Ladies That Rock and more
Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and it doesn’t look like there’s any hurricanes to get in the way to stop you from getting out and going to see what’s happening around the island.
No injuries reported after small aircraft loses power to engine, forcing hard landing in Kohala
The pilot was treated at the scene for a minor injury by Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel and released.
Hawai‘i-issued Real IDs can be added to Apple Wallet
Residents must continue to carry their physical cards.
Chain of Craters Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens
Areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road, Hilina Pali Road, and Kulanaokuaiki Campground are now open to vehicle traffic. Backcountry sites have reopened as well.
Meeting scheduled for upcoming Age Group 10 and Under Basketball League
The Age Group 10 and Under Basketball League is scheduled to start play Sept. 16, with games Monday through Thursday.
$4.2M grant gives UH team boost to tackle Hawaiʻi’s clean energy needs on multiple fronts
The Materials Research and Education Consortium will focus on challenges including reliance on costly imported fuels, resource and waste management, mitigation of the effects of soil erosion and ocean contamination.
Events announced for Hawai‘i’s inaugural Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Hawai‘i residents. On average, almost 4 people die from suicide every week. A total of 1,050 island residents died because of suicide from 2019 to 2023.
Death of Ocean View man by dog mauling led to stronger state penalties for owners of uncontrolled vicious animals
On July 31, 364 days after the inciting incident, Kalani Burgher and Keli Toyama were each charged with negligent failure to control a dangerous dog, a petty misdemeanor.
Crosswalk, driveway paving underway on Māmalahoa Highway near Hōlualoa Elementary
Work is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to accommodate student pick up and drop off.
