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The five-year agreement facilitates collaborative research between students and forensic experts, who are working to recover and identify U.S. personnel.

Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply customers in those Hāmākua areas are now asked to continue to reduce their water use by 10% after previously being required to cut use by at 25% or more because of two water main breaks in the area.

An additional 25 beds are now available at the Hilo Temple Corps in downtown for those in need — which has been open for a year — with the shelter ready to serve up to 50 overnight guests on a first-come-first-served basis.

Rare stellar blast discovery — made possible by spectral data captured by Keck Observatory at the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island — reveals a heavy-element core, challenging theories of how massive stars live and die.

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.

Gov. Josh Green made the proclamation Aug. 7, National Purple Heart Day, and was presented a certificate on behalf of the Hawaiʻi Senate by Oʻahu state Sen. Mike Gabbard to commemorate the milestone.

Inclined lava fountains from north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano’s caldera ejected molten rock 1,000 feet eastward toward the center of the crater for much of the 12.6 hours the latest eruptive episode.

Police Commission Chair Rick Robinson said Reed Mahuna, who will serve as interim chief beginning Sept. 1, can be in that position for as long as necessary.

DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife will be leading these operations in places within critical habitat areas for endangered birds, specifically the palila.

27-year-old Kendra Lynn Masang was last seen the morning of Aug. 21 at a residence on Hibiscus Street in Mountain View. Have you seen her?

A blue and white marked police cruiser will be stationed in front of Kona Costco, where customers and the general public can donate.

Nearly $172 million was given during fiscal year 2025, by nearly 18,000 donors, that will fuel student scholarships, faculty and academic research and more throughout the university’s statewide 10-campus system.

Kaulana Awa‘a Sr. was indicted by a Hilo Grand Jury on felony charges that included abuse of a household member.

Believing the origin of the fire to be suspicious, the battalion chief on scene requested fire inspectors to perform an investigation.

Graphic Warning: This post contains photos and personal accounts that may be disturbing, triggering, or too upsetting for some people to engage in. Discretion is advised. Emotional testimony was received Wednesday from a Maui police officer and a caretaker of the Pāʻia Sugar Mill who shared details during a preliminary hearing, of the deadly shooting that took the life of beloved Officer Suzanne O on Friday night.

With the 30th episode, came one of the most significant changes since the eruption started—a new fissure in the caldera wall.

According to police, Shawndell Cortez and Amina Bivings, 7, have been located in good health.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, peak high tides associated with the lunar cycle, will lead to minor coastal flooding along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.

The military is working to renew its lease at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island, but the state Board of Land and Natural Resources voted in May not to accept the final environmental impact statement.

This week’s got it all, Big Island — a radioactive reptile on the rampage brings his diverse character to the silverscreen in Hilo, an emotional evening event will fill waters in West Hawai’i with a soft glow to remember loved ones who passed and and an epic paniolo-style BBQ and music festival in Waimea will satisfy your taste-buds and pique your curiosity about a new cultural TV series. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!