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Get ready to roll: Aloha Skate Roller Draft Tournament to hit Big Island
Competitors from the mainland, Germany, Japan, and Canada will be lacing up their skates for a weekend of thrilling competition, community spirit, and island vibes.
Eight federal agencies executed six search warrants leading to arrests of 44 people on Kaua’i
The arrested people include two suspected associates of the foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua.
Hawai‘i governor proposes $10 billion in investments from federal government for military land lease extensions
The U.S. Army’s land lease with the State of Hawai’i for Pōhakuloa Training Area is set to expire in 2029, a lease that the military paid only $1 for in the 1960s.
New regulations announced for electric bicycles on school campuses, properties statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Education says it made the decision to implement new regulations governing the use of these popular modes of transportation on its sites out of safety concerns for students.
Kīlauea activity intensifies, signaling imminent start of episode 36 of ongoing eruption
Kīlauea’s south vent is exhibiting increased activity, with prolonged lava overflows signaling the likely start of new lava flows by Nov. 8, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
High surf advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for north shores of Big Island
Large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet are forecast along north-facing shores and 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores.
National Alliance on Mental Illness honors Detective Grouns as its inaugural Officer of the Year
The 26-year veteran of the department assigned to the Area I Juvenile Aid Section was honored for his leadership in spearheading and implementing Crisis Intervention Team officer training; he also served as honorary chairman of this year’s annual NAMIWalks event.
UH study: Intensified El Niño could reshape global temperature, rainfall patterns by end of century
Projections show an abrupt shift within the next 30 to 40 years from irregular El Niño-La Niña cycles to highly regular oscillations, characterized by more dramatic fluctuations in sea surface temperature.
Hilo, Kāʻu residents can now apply to upgrade to new, energy-efficient appliances
Hawai‘i Energy’s Appliance Trade-Up Program gives residents on Hawai‘i Island the chance to upgrade to an energy-efficient Energy Star refrigerator or freezer.
Green orders US, Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff, honoring late former US VP Cheney
The 46th vice president of the United States and Lincoln, Neb., native died Nov. 3 from what the Associated Press reports his family said in a statement was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. He was 84 years old.
BJ Penn charged with alleged assault of 45-year-old man outside Hilo residence
The former UFC fighter’s bail was set at $1,000, which he later posted and was released. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hilo District Court.
Suspect indicted in head-on Hilo crash that led to death of infant, grandmother
Kimo Medeiros, 43, of Kurtistown, remains in custody at Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu, with his bail set at $2.05 million.
Peak high tides, higher-than-predicted water levels combine to produce prime conditions for minor coastal flooding
Beaches that are normally dry will likely be flooded and some minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation should be expected as the flooding is expected from late tonight through early Friday morning.
Kona Community Hospital expands oncology services with full-time radiation oncologist
Dr. Carl R. Jenson, a board-certified radiation oncologist, has been permanently appointed to Kona Community Hospital’s Cancer Center.
Have you seen these Ocean View residents? Police need to give them something: outstanding bench warrants
Robert Teinauri-Carman and Kira Lazar are thought to be staying with each other somewhere in the Ocean View area. Do you have any information about their whereabouts?
Hemp retailers, distributors must register business with state of Hawai‘i starting in January
The registration requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026. A registration fee of $50 is good for five years.
Hawaiʻi’s 2-1-1 helpline for aid during federal government shutdown experiencing high volume
The Hawaiʻi Relief Program is providing support for housing and utility payments, Hawaiian Electric is offering different programs for payments and Aloha United Way is connecting residents to resources.
New eruptive episode at Kīlauea approaching
Models forecast an eruption window for Nov. 4–8, with Nov. 5-7 most probable.
UH law school to bring information on admissions, programs to Hilo next week
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s William S. Richardson School of Law is visiting neighbor island communities to connect with prospective students across the state.
Fire breaks out at affordable housing complex on Hawai‘i Island
Residents at an apartment complex in Pepe‘ekeo were evacuated Monday night after a fire broke out in one of the units.
