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Temporary water shutoff scheduled in South Kohala
Impacted areas include all services along Puakō Beach Drive south of the Puakō Bay Boat Ramp.
AARP Hawai‘i, Nā Leo TV to host forum with Big Island mayor candidates
The four leading hopefuls in the 2024 race will have the chance to shaire their views about the future of the Big Island and answer questions from the public.
Coffee talk: 3 upcoming chances to have cup of joe with Kona police officers
There’s no agenda. The popular Coffee With a Cop events are intentionally informal. Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll
The atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is home to more than 70 endangered Hawaiian monk seals and also serves as the nesting grounds for the world’s largest colony of mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, and nearly 2 million birds of 19 different species, including the world’s most endangered duck, the Laysan duck.
Update: Bail reduced for Hilo man facing slew of drug, firearms charges
The most serious offenses — first-degree promoting a dangerous drug and first-degree attempted promoting a dangerous drug and possession of a firearm with intent to facilitate the commission of a felony drug offense — are Class A felonies each carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
State launches Pono campaign encouraging responsible behavior in Hawai‘i outdoors
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife released a series of five 30-second videos that address a variety of topics.
Hawai‘i Island police seek female suspect in burglary case
The incident occurred on May 30. At approximately 1:25 a.m., South Kohala Patrol Officers responded to a burglary alarm at the business, located on Māmalahoa Highway.
Hawai‘i County participates in summer food service program
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
Hirono secures key priorities for Hawaiʻi and Pacific Region in Committee markup of annual defense bill
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) secured several key priorities for Hawaiʻi and the US military during the Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.
Aircraft come to Big Island as part of Hawai‘i Air National Guard fighter training exercise
This National Guard Bureau training event brought together more than 1,000 participants from nine states and four service branches throughout two weeks, providing combat training to joint and total-forces units.
Business Monday: Family-owned Big Island Toyota to be sold
Both the Big Island Toyota Hilo and Big Island Toyota Kona locations are included in the sale.
Election season is here: All but two 2024 Hawaiʻi County primary races feature multiple candidates
Primary Election Day is Aug. 10. Voters should receive their ballots in the mail by July 23.
Southwest flight bound for Līhuʻe plummets to within 400 feet of ocean surface off Kaua‘i
The Federal Aviation Administration, after inquiries from Bloomberg News, is investigating the April mishap that previously was unreported.
Big Island weekly lane closures for June 15-21
Closure schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects also are weather permitting.
Big Island botanical artist’s endangered Hawaiian hibiscus featured in UK exhibition
Paula de la Cruz of Kapa‘au seeks ‘to communicate the beauty of the quiet world of botany.’
Update: Victim of possible drowning in Kona identified
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.
Update: High surf warning issued for Big Island’s south-facing shores, replacing earlier advisory
Warning-level surf of 11 to 15 feet is the result of a medium, long-period south swell expected to impact the entire state through Saturday morning.
Magnitude 4.1 quake shakes Ka‘ū District
The tumbler occurred 9 miles east-southeast of Nāʻālehu at a depth of 23 miles below sea level at 1:43 p.m.
Upcoming lane closures as Kohala schools improve crosswalks
The Department of Public Works Highway Division has announced it will install three raised crosswalks in front of Kohala Elementary, Middle, and High Schools from June 17 to 21, causing lane closures.
Volcano Watch – A decade later, remembering the Pāhoa lava flow crisis
Ten years ago, inflation at Puʻuʻōʻō in May and June led to a new eruptive episode on the northeast flank of the cone.
