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“Our donors and volunteers are the backbone of this project. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our vision of a well-planned, well-connected and safe trail system.” — Hilo Bayfront Trails President Andi Ellis

The leases and contents of the iconic Kona Inn Restaurant and the Kona Canoe Club, once owned by LA Dodger great Don Drysdale, are for sale for a combined $1.5 million.

There are probably two “zones” on the Big Island to get the best views of the setting sun, and perhaps the more coveted of the two because of its lack of light pollution and most often amazingly clear skies is above the clouds atop Mauna Kea. However, the mauna apparently has become even more of a popular place as of late to check out sunset, and it’s causing some traffic congestion issues.

Some graduate students at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo lost their research funding and educational stipends as a result of stop work orders and freezes on federal grant funds.

32-year-old Andrew Griffin was arrested Feb. 18 at Home Depot in Hilo on an outstanding no bail warrant for two counts of aggravated murder in relation to the September 2021 deaths of Thomas Steed Strussion and Angela Jo Strussion.

Discussions covered key issues such as adopting new technology, staff development, transparency, student fees and expanding collaborative efforts.

People are urged to be aware of the conditions around them and how they could react to vog. They are also encouraged to access air quality data on the the state Health Department Clean Air Branch website and Hawai‘i Interagency Vog Information Dashboard for the most up-to-date information about vog.

Surf of 7 to 10 feet is forecast by the National Weather Service in Honolulu to start the day for shores from North Kohala through South Kona, lowering to 6 to 8 feet this afternoon. The swell is expected to gradually decline through the weekend.

72-year-old passenger of Koningsdam had multiple strokes. He was transported by helicopter Thursday morning to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.

The immersive course equips volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed safely respond to emergencies involving animals through real life scenarios.

22-year-old Seanson Marpel was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, second-degree theft, first-degree terroristic threatening and several more charges connected with Feb. 25 incident outside Wailoa Grill.

Six-month project begins March 3 to relocate and upgrade 56 utility poles and install new equipment along Highway 11, improving system reliability and resilience.

Another large northwest swell is rapidly building from northwest to southeast down the island chain this morning and will peak late this morning through the afternoon. Advisory level surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected along west shores of the island, from North Kohala through South Kona.

It was a dark and stormy night when the eruption near Nāpau Crater on Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone began Sept. 15, 2024. So much so that Hawaiian Volcano Observatory webcams were no help in detecting if there was an eruption or not. But you know who could? Residents of Volcano, who could smell sulfurous and burning odors.

While tax cuts may provide some stimulus this year, the new administration’s actions — including tariffs, mass deportations and spending cuts — will impose significant drag thereafter, UHERO states in its first quarter forecast for 2025.

Hawaiian Electric received notice from the Department of Energy to stop incurring all costs associated with its 11 Community Benefits Program projects that would’ve have been funded with a federal grant.

Even the most stalwart non-artsy type will have their interest piqued by the events on this week’s top 10 things to do around the island. Check them out right now!

There also have been 7 fatal crashes and 8 fatalities on Big Island roadways since the beginning of 2025, a 40% increase for fatal wrecks and 60% increase for traffic fatalities already in just less than 3 months.

Despite their outward differences, the fundamental engines that power volcanism in both regions are quite similar. There’s a lot of aloha in southern Idaho and northwestern Wyoming.

The updated Wildfire Safety Strategy requires ongoing grid hardening, asset inspections and vegetation management, installing more weather stations, and continuing engagement with communities.