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Six school bus routes restored on East Hawai‘i Island, will resume service Monday

Parents and guardians of riders will be notified directly of restored routes and any route modifications.

Coffee with a Cop events coming up this month in Kona

The events are an opportunity for the public to get to know their district police officers.

Restriping on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road switches to day schedule due to seabird fledgling season

The alternating single-lane closure on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road at the intersection of Shower Drive, will take place Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Minor coastal flooding anticipated throughout Hawaiian Islands

Coastal flooding is possible around the daily peak tide, which will be between the late morning and early afternoon hours.

No injuries reported following structure fire in North Kona

The two residents were out of the house when firefighters arrived on scene.

Lawmakers, nonprofit holding virtual forum to educate, engage public in crafting Hawaiʻi’s People’s Budget

This is the first forum in a series of online and in-person events that will lay the groundwork for a broader understanding of Hawaiʻi’s State Budget.

Big Island weekly lane closures: Sept. 14-20

All projects are weather permitting.

Matthias Kusch sworn in as new Hawai’i Island state representative

Gov. Josh Green appointed Kusch on Aug. 30, 2024, to fill the House District 1 vacancy created upon the passing of Rep. Mark M. Nakashima.

Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival returns to Kona following yearslong hiatus

The two-day event had not been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Six previously suspended school bus routes restored in East Hawai‘i

In August, 108 bus routes statewide were suspended, impacting 2,900 students, due to a lack of bus drivers. Over the past several weeks, routes have slowly been restored.

Volcano Watch – Recent intrusions follow pattern of previous events

An intrusion is an injection of magma into rock, that causes ground deformation and seismicity but does not result in an eruption.

Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate woman missing since Monday

Jannefer Kaspar is described as five-feet five-inches tall and 120 pounds.

Hawai‘i Island police respond to crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway

While the road is open, crews will be working in the area for the next several hours.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted man

The man is wanted for several outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.

Update: Hilo teen charged, to appear in court in connection to online threats to schools

On Wednesday evening, Hawai‘i police were alerted to various posts on social media relating to members of a notorious gang being on the island and potentially planning to go to a school in Hilo on Thursday.

Finalists for UH President named, public forums throughout counties scheduled

Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez will be introduced through a series of open houses and public forums scheduled in each of the four counties.

Acting Lt. Grad Elarionoff of Hawai‘i police honored as 2024 Officer of the Year

Acting Lt. Elarionoff was honored for his efforts in leading investigations that successfully interrupted two high-end drug trafficking organizations.

Parker School senior named prestigious National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

Benjamin Tang is placed among the top 1% of all high school seniors in the nation.

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island Sept. 12-18: Read some poetry, learn about manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of an iconic music album and more

Read some poetry, learn about the majestic manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic music albums of all time.

Affray at football game leads to arrest for assault after young girl knocked down

Tyler Anthony Ikaika Iopa was stepping backwards when his elbow unintentionally struck a young girl in the head.
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