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Have you seen Andrew Amon? Big Island police want to know
The 28-year-old Kaʻū man is wanted on outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations
Alleged Hilo bank burglar faces several charges
James Lee Nathan III is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree criminal property damage, fourth-degree theft and fourth-degree promoting a harmful drug.
Update: Water conservation notice for North Kohala canceled
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply says customers in the district can resume normal water use.
Fourth phase of Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption no longer active
Eruption that started Sunday night now paused after covering more than 156 acres of Nāpau Crater and areas to the west.
Planned center at Kauaʻi Community College will help transfer students continue degrees at several other UH campuses
The center will offer comprehensive support services for Kauaʻi Community College students transferring to 4-year programs at UH campuses on Oʻahu in Mānoa and West Oʻahu and UH-Hilo on the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea eruption signals significant, fascinating change
This eruption signals a significant and fascinating change in activity at Kīlauea.
Update: Power restored to more than 3,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in N. Kona
Outages have also been reported in North Kohala impacting 794 customers.
Gaming the system: 21 UH students gain invaluable experience points at 2 top esports firms
When you’re a university student roaming the open world of the esports industry, looking to gain experience points to level up your business acumen during the summer, one of the best way to acquire the skills you need is to take on a summer internship mission.
Keck Observatory on Maunakea spots biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen
The jet megastructure dates to a time when our universe was 6.3 billion years old, or less than half its present age of 13.8 billion years.
UHERO report: Hawaiʻi’s economy holding steady, but labor force growth a concern
The current growth trend for the state of Hawaiʻi is slower than in past decades — and it is expected to continue to be slow in the coming years due to limited increases in population with births no longer outpacing deaths.
National Park Service: Kīlauea eruption hazards increase along Chain of Craters Road
The middle East Rift Zone eruption significantly increased in volume on the afternoon of Sept. 18.
Humpback whale calf seen off Big Island found near Washington State, 3 years later
Humpbacks have one of the longest mammal migrations on the planet.
Full reopening of Kalalau Trail in Nāpali Coast state park on Kauaʻi to be determined
However, the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources is reopening a portion of the trail to Hanakāpīʻai for day use only beginning Sept. 21. Any hiking beyond that point could result in citations or arrests.
Lava falls continue to cascade into Nāpau Crater as Kīlauea eruption increases in volume
Now in its fourth phase of vent opening and lava production, the current phase is the eruption’s largest to date. Fountaining remained strong at the new vent site as of just before 10:30 a.m. today as observed on the S2 webcam.
Toss your tires: Free collection event coming to Kea’au Middle School on Big Island
Eligible tires are limited to passenger car and light truck tires or smaller. Commercial vehicle and large truck tires will not be accepted.
Private land donated, aiding Pololū Trailhead Management Plan on Kohala Coast
Pololū Valley and the trailhead have long faced the challenges of heavy visitor traffic and overcrowding.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Punk rock, civic engagement, a reggae icon, orchids, Peace Day
An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!
Lava now cascading into Nāpau Crater on northwest rim during Kīlauea eruption
The eruption of Kīlauea near Nāpau Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues, with lava currently cascading into Nāpau Crater on the northwest rim, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Webcam and GOES satellite thermal imagery show that eruptive activity within Nāpau Crater, which had been waning throughout the day, has likely ceased while eruptive […]
7 Big Island bus routes among 14 in state to be restored this month
Two routes in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area and five in the Ka‘ū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area will be restored.
Chain of Craters Road reopens as Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption hazards ease
The eruption at Nāpau Crater continues and serious hazards still exist.
