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Kumu hula Robert Cazimero’s hālau to celebrate 50 years at 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival
After 50 years of teaching hula, famed musician and Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero will be taking his Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua to Hilo to compete for the eighth — and last time.
Hunt for man who reportedly shot Vice officer ongoing; rewards stand at $21K
Hawai‘i Island police think Lucrisia, who is wanted for first-degree attempted murder, might be injured based on evidence collected at the scene of Friday’s shooting, which happened in the parking lot outside First Hawaiian Bank near Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo.
Update: Reward climbs to possible $21K for info leading to capture, arrest of manhunt suspect
FBI matches U.S. Marshals Service reward offer for total of $20,000, Hawai‘i Island Crime Stoppers also continues to provide up to $1,000 reward as search continues for 39-year-old Christopher Lucrisia of Puna, who reportedly shot Big Island police officer twice Friday morning
‘We’re going to find you’: Hunt for Puna man who reportedly shot police officer in head continues into second day
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda, Hawai‘i Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz vow to bring Christopher Lucrisia, who is considered to be armed and dangerous, into custody. Meanwhile, Silas Zion, who drove the truck they fled in after the shooting, was arrested Friday evening.
Agroforestry key to Hawai‘i’s carbon-neutral goals, new UH study reveals
Converting unused agricultural lands to agroforestry systems could help reduce extreme fire risks, boost food production and revive Indigenous and place-based land management practices.
Pelletier: Accusations ‘baseless’ after being named in civil lawsuit against Diddy
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier strongly denies any involvement in case alleging rapper and others gang raped Ashley Parham in 2018 in Orinda, Calif.
Hilo man sentenced to 30 years for 2022 kidnapping of 2 teens, sexual assault of 15-year-old Kona girl
54-year-old Duncan Mahi pleaded no contest Dec. 31, 2024, as part of a plea deal to first- and second-degree kidnapping and first-degree sexual assault in the case that prompted the Big Island’s second-ever MAILE AMBER Alert.
Bridging the gap: Kamaʻāina Observatory Experience returns, connecting Hawaiʻi residents with Mauna Kea observatories
Tour participants learn about the scientific, cultural and environmental importance of the mauna and then actually visit the inside of one of the telescopes atop the summit.
Mexican National living in Hilo indicted on federal drug charges
The suspect admitted that he was in the business of purchasing methamphetamine from a supplier on the mainland and selling the drug to others on the Island of Hawai‘i for profit.
Volcano Watch: All in a day’s work; determining magma storage depths at Kīlauea
By measuring the density of carbon dioxide trapped in bubbles formed in crystals as magma is under pressure underground, scientists can determine the depth at which the gas became trapped, and hence the depth of magma storage before eruption.
Update: High bacteria count advisory canceled at Honoli‘i Cove
State health officials report that enterococci levels at the popular surf spot north of Hilo no longer exceed acceptable levels.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Sew Fine exhibit, Groundation live, flamenco, gaming and more
Whether it’s dancing, fashion, live music or even gaming, there’s something happening on the Big Island during the next week we’re sure anyone can enjoy. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Student at Kona school allegedly threatens another student with violence involving firearm
Hawai‘i Police Department initiated a terroristic threatening investigation March 11 following the alleged verbal threats made by a teenage girl at Kona Pacific Charter School in Kealakekua.
State House passes $21B biennium budget focused on core services, safety net
After passing its third reading on the floor of the state House of Representatives on Wednesday, the state budget bill, House Bill 300, now goes to the state Senate for its consideration.
State voluntary pause extended 90 days for interisland transport of poultry, other bird species
Surveillance of avian influenza, or bird flu, continues, and while no other birds have become ill from the virus, it has been detected in waste water on the Big Island and Kauaʻi. So officials, out of an abundance of caution, said extending the pause is prudent at this time.
Update: Both lanes again open on Singing Bridge in Hilo on Highway 19
The makai lane of the bridge was closed and Hilo-bound traffic detoured since the afternoon of March 11 after emergency repairs were needed following an inspection earlier this week.
Immigration enforcement hits Kona with parents and young children recently deported
Erin Musso, Public Affairs Liaison for Homeland Security Investigations in Honolulu, said these operations on the Big Island are part of the agency’s initiative to locate unaccompanied children here in the U.S. illegally.
56-year-old Puna man has been missing for a month; have you seen him?
John Lilly was last seen wearing an unknown colored tank top, gym shorts and sandals as he was leaving his Hawaiian Beaches home Feb. 18; however, he was only just reported as missing March 10.
Leaks can run, but they can’t hide: Hawaiʻi County to celebrate Fix a Leak Week
Anyone can learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks to the best of their ability and conserve water at home with help of Department of Water Supply during public outreach events during week of March 17-21.
Update: Lava fountains end abrubtly, bringing Episode 13 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption to close
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported geysers of molten rock ceased from north vent at 3:11 p.m. March 11 and then just 2 minutes later from south vent after just 12 hours and 37 minutes of eruptive activity in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
