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It’s been 7 days, a whole week, since Episode 13 ended, which seems to be just the right amount of time lately for the Big Island volcano to recharge. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says new lava geysers could erupt in the vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Craterbefore as early as today.

Water Supply crews are fixing a leaking waterline near Camp Honokaia until 2:30 p.m. today. Fire hydrant flow tests are slated for tonight and the night of March 25 in different locations in Kailua-Kona. And learn more about the annual keiki poster contest.

There have been 186 DUI arrests on the island in 2025, an increase of nearly 3% from the 181 motorists arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant by the same time in 2024. Another 15 drivers, including 6 who were not even legally old enough to drink, were arrested the week of March 3-9.

Funded by the state with $1.2 million, the ambulances will be assigned to the Central (Hilo), Keauhou, Waikōloa, and Ocean View stations.

While cases of measles have not been reported in Hawai‘i, state health officials issued a medical advisory to health care providers due to the rapidly expanding outbreak of the virus in Texas and New Mexico.

Silas Zion, 23, was arrested on Friday evening and now faces significant charges after being identified as the getaway driver for alleged shooter Christopher Lucrisia.

The governor spoke directly to the White House to have these concerns addressed.

The man was found in South Kona.

When firefighters arrived on scene, crews found a single-story home on fire with flames spreading through the entire interior of the house.

Chef Jasmine Silverstein says her Meals in a HeartBeet business is “locally sourced, but globally inspired.”

Hilo Union Elementary School Principal Bryan Arbles, Keonepoko Elementary School Principal Kasey Eisenhour and Hōnaunau Elementary School Principal Noreen Kunitomo are among 15 principals statewide to receive the honor and who could win $25,000.

New University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study discovery also highlights that as sea level rises, there is an even greater risk for flooding in low-lying areas sooner than scientists anticipated, putting infrastructure, businesses and communities in jeopardy.

The suspect, who reportedly shot a police officer in Hilo, eluded capture till Sunday afternoon.

All wind warnings and advisories canceled for summit areas of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa as winds lower below advisory thresholds.

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.

Beamer Solomon Halau O Po’ohala will explore the backstories of Hawaiʻi’s great historic leaders and current community leaders during the annual ʻEia Ka Hula on Saturday, March 22 in Waimea.

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.

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

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.

Hale Hālāwai o Puna aims to deepen community connection and cultural engagement by offering demonstrations and promoting sustainable tourism that values the land and its traditions.