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Hawai‘i County issues water restriction to South Kohala customers, including resorts
Due to unexpected equipment malfunctions, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is requiring customers to reduce water use by at least 25%.
November yields highest number of fentanyl-related arrests made on Big Island this year
According to its monthly stats report, Hawai‘i Island police also recovered 42.22 grams of illicit fentanyl and 20.5 fentanyl pills.
Hawai‘i County disperses funds for 6 upcoming affordable housing projects
The money, coming from Hawai‘i County’s Affordable Housing Production Program, is part of the program’s grant awards for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Mental fitness exam ordered for Kona man accused of robbery, assault — and called himself God
Forty-year-old Andrew Green allegedly told a security guard at a Kona hotel: “I am God and I can do or take whatever I want.”
U.S. Geological Survey searches for new monitoring site after Kīlauea summit camera buried in volcanic debris
The V3cam on the south rim of Kīlauea was buried under 50 feet of tephra, abruptly ending its livestream.
11 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Nov. 24-30 on Big Island roadways
Five of the 11 drivers were involved in traffic crashes; none were younger than 21 years old. DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
$1.25M project merges tech, community design for Hawaiʻi hazard monitoring
The project is aimed at protecting the people and ecosystems of the islands from threats such as wildfires, drought, flooding, hurricanes, tsunamis, water contamination and more.
Bipartisan effort led by Hawai‘i’s Schatz aimed at promoting native arts and culture
He is joined by fellow Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, both Democrats, and Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski to introduce the Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act, which would also unlock federal funds for Native Hawaiian Organizations.
Attack on Pearl Harbor from Japanese fighter pilots, prisoners of war points of view
The Hawaiʻi State Archives is sharing photographs taken 84 ago that were found in planes or taken from prisoners of war that show the Dec. 7, 1941, attack from a Japanese perspective.
Hawaiʻi County leaders outline needs, priorities to state senators during Big Island visit
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said he is advocating for state funding to support construction of a North Kona hospital, a Puna alternate route to ease traffic and ways to address cost of living.
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i hosts 2025 ‘Heroes and Helpers’ event at Hilo Target
Each of the 50 keiki who participated during the Dec. 6 event received a $125 Target gift card and were allowed to purchase anything they had on their holiday wish lists while their “Hero” partners helped.
Update: Kona man missing for 9 days found in good health
According to Hawai‘i Island police on Friday, Justin Harmon, 46, was found on Dec. 9 in good health.
UPDATE: Episode 38 produces ash cloud over Puna, rare triple lava fountain; destroys 1 of 3 livestreaming webcams at Kīlauea summit
The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), after a little more than 12 hours, when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.
UPDATE: Volcanic ash decreases from Episode 38 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption
National Weather Service radar observations show the volcanic plume rises to 13,000 feet above mean sea level, with light ashfall drifting southwestward within 5 miles away from the volcano.
UPDATE: Coastal flood statement to carry over another day, through Sunday morning
Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas
Valera honored during 9th annual Mahalo First Responders Ceremony in Waimea
The 28-year Hawai‘i Island police force veteran has had an exemplary career, with him again and again stepping up and showing off his longstanding commitment to public safety, community partnerships and youth outreach.
Federal emergency assistance confusion draws concerns from Hawai‘i delegation
The Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation sent a letter to federal officials stating concerns about state and local agencies and nonprofits experiencing “significant delays and obstacles” with grants that support much needed assistance in the Aloha State.
17 lane closures scheduled during week of Dec. 6-12 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
Police investigating burglary of fumigated Hilo residence during which 2 firearms were taken
The residence in the 1400 block of Kaʻūmana Drive is now missing two rifles — a black DPMS Panther Arms AR-15 and CVA Optima V2 muzzleloader.
Pipe-wielding man who said he is God during hotel incident also ID’d as security guard assailant
40-year-old Andrew Green of Kona faces several charges, including assault and robbery, in connection with violent incidents early the morning of Dec. 2.
