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The portion of the highway near ‘Ō‘ōkala Road was previously closed after a semi-tractor and trailer toppled on its side earlier in the day and blocked the road.

The runway work is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve takeoff and taxiway operations at the Hilo airport.

Findings suggest that powerful radiation —  some12 times stronger than previously thought — could seriously impact a planet’s ability to sustain life.

The purpose of the sail, which will cover 3,000 miles throughout the state, is for training and to connect with communities, especially students and their families.

Big Island rainfall totals for July were mostly below average, with many totals ranging from 30% to 70% of average. The Pāhoa rain gauge had its lowest July total since 2004, and area didn’t even record getting any rain last month.

Sections between mile posts 16.5 and 17.5 as well as 23.5 and 26.1 will be changed. Work to install signs and add pavement markings began Monday.

In the House, residents will see a shakeup for Districts 1 and 2.

Agriculture users in the North Kohala area have not had a reliable and economical water source since the Kohala Ditch system was damaged in April 2021.

Exclusive appearance of mascot and spokesperson was in honor of location’s outstanding performance in a national sales performance for the new Smashed Jack burger.

The park reminds motorists to drive safely and obey all posted speed limitss. Motorcyclists especially should use extra caution and expect bumps and rough road conditions.

The Kona Patrol officer was recognized for arrests he made on March 3.

A total of 1,866 teams will compete, with 333 from Hawai‘i alone.

Chef Rhoda Magbitang started Aug. 1 and will also be at the second annual Mauna Lani Culinary Classic, which benefits nonprofit Māla`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School.

A Hilo man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for two separate drug cases. On Friday, 39-year-old Clint K. Delos Santos appeared in Hilo Circuit Court where the judge passed sentencing for incidents that occurred over the past two years, one in Hilo and the other in Kona. The court ordered that punishment be […]

Police Communications Officer Nashly Leslie was named Dispatcher of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2024, and Police Communications Officer Kainapau “Ka’ina” Mossman was named Dispatcher of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024.

There will be no lane closures or contraflow operations on Aug. 16 in observance of Statehood Day, unless otherwise permitted.

The event is part of Our Kaiāulu Votes, an initiative aimed at inspiring Native Hawaiians to get involved in the civic process to make their voices heard — especially youth — and encourage others to do the same.

To ease impact on the surrounding schools, the remaining work on this project will be completed as night work, between the hours of 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Anyone with information on the Kona man’s whereabouts is asked to call the police department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.

The current volcanic activity is within the national park boundaries and does not present a threat outside the park. and does not pose a threat outside of the park.