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Update: Water restriction for North Kona eased back to previous voluntary conservation
The earlier mandatory restriction was put in place because of a prolonged power outage. While power was restored, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply continues to work to replenish water storage levels.
Update: Previously missing 60-year-old found in good health
Jeffrey Clarkson was found Nov. 4 in Hilo.
Do you know this man and woman suspected in Waikōloa theft?
The suspects were accompanied by 2 children during the incident the evening of Sept. 29 at KTA Super Stores, when they allegedly stole $165 worth of grocery items.
Incumbent Democrats record wins across Big Island in state elections
Democrats dominated state elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state House seats on O‘ahu.
Do you know where to find this 45-year-old Hilo man?
Kenneth Rose was last seen at 5 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Wainaku area of Hilo, wearing a blue jersey, black shorts and a green cap.
Young people may apply for inaugural Hawai‘i Youth Transportation Council tackling climate
The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ incumbent trustees retain seats in 2024 election
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.
University of Hawai‘i study shows coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
Researchers created 40 experimental systems that mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.
Trump wins another 4 years in the White House
Incumbents U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda win re-election in the 2024 Hawai’i General Election.
Hawai‘i Island continues to support Democratic leadership in State Legislature
Democrats won all the Senate and House races on the Big Island during the 2024 General Election.
Updated: 2024 Hawai‘i General Election results
Check out the results from the 2024 General Election now!
Dr. Kimo Alameda defeats incumbent Mitch Roth for Hawaiʻi Island mayor
Promising change and transparency, Dr. Kimo Alameda garnered 51.2% of the vote on the Big Island.
James Hustace defeats incumbent Cindy Evans in race for Hawai‘i County Council seat
The first printout of results from the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections came in at 11:40 p.m.
Update: Flood advisory canceled for portions of leeward Big Island
National Weather Service radar indicated at 6:43 p.m. rain falling at about 1 inch an hour over sections of West Hawaiʻi, with the heaviest rain falling in and around Kailua-Kona.
Unexpected early morning seismic alarm clock jolts Big Island awake on Election Day
Magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck the island at 1:42 a.m. today, 3 miles southwest of Pāhala, on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa, at a depth of 24 miles below sea level. It had no impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.
It’s Election Day: Voter Service Centers on Big Island busy during morning; open until 7 p.m.
As Election Day approached noon, 66,710 ballots had been received out of the 120,831 Big Island residents who are registered, according to the Hawaiʻi County Elections Division.
Phytoplankton boosted by eddies supplying nutrients, per University of Hawai‘i study
Nutrient availability is vital for phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain.
Update: Flood watch canceled for Big Island
Flash flooding and potential for a few thunderstorms in forecast through this afternoon as deep tropical moisture stalled over Kauaʻi Channel combines with passing disturbance aloft.
Fastest-feeding black hole in the early Universe discovered by U.S. scientists
“This black hole is having a feast,” said astronomer Julia Scharwächter.
Hawai‘i Island cyclists, state representative ride Route 130 for bike safety advocacy
The ride was intended to demonstrate the road, from Keaʻau to Pāhoa, is used regularly by cyclists despite safety concerns.
