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Generator shortfall results in rolling blackouts on Hawai‘i Island
Customers islandwide are experiencing outages.
Update: Winter weather advisory on Hawai‘i Island summits extended
An additional one inch of snow is expected.
Photographer coming to Hawai‘i will capture islands’ roller derby culture with classic style
Brittany R. Bradley employs the wet-plate collodion process to create modern-day examples of ambrotypes and tintypes.
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
Matsuyama family celebrates official opening of third store with community
Matsuyama Food and Fuel opened on Dec. 27. This new store, the family’s flagship location, will serve visitors coming and going from the Big Island and a stop for last-minute beach snacks and food.
Authorities warn of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in East Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Police Department encourages the public and retail employees to thoroughly inspect all U.S. currency and to notify police if they come across fraudulent bills in order to prevent the monetary loss of goods or services.
Big Island weekly lane closures: April 13-19
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Hawai‘i County Council forwards beekeeping bill with favorable recommendation
The measure, introduced by Puna Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz, would establish apiary management practices for sound and sustainable beekeeping and add apiaries to the list of allowable uses in all zoning districts on the Big Island.
Puna man arrested on firearm offenses and violation of court order
In February, Dylan Jessen Gapp was arrested and charged with the class C felony. A restraining order was filed against the 31-year-old in March. He was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in court on April 9, however, he was a no-show.
Former Hawai‘i Island lawmaker dies at age 71
A Celebration of Life is planned for July 3 at the Dodo Mortuary in Hilo. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. with service starting at 5 p.m.
Update: Runway at Kona airport reopens; repair work will take place overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation anticipates reopening the runway by noon.
Big Island fentanyl arrests and recovery stats for March
The 107.18 total grams of illicit fentanyl recovered by Hawai‘i Police Department in March was enough to kill 53,590 Hawai‘i Island residents.
Conversation about Big Island’s official name sparks minor moniker controversy
The Hawai‘i Board of Geographic Names during its April 2 meeting began a discussion about possibly changing the island’s official name in the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geographic Names Information System, or GNIS.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate early-morning robbery that left 1 man injured
The victim told police that a male party followed him, threw him to the ground and began kicking his legs and arms.
New adult assisted living care home opens in Hilo
The 14,140-square foot Pōhai Mālama Care Home features fully furnished private suites with an ensuite bathroom, shower and lānai, among other amenities.
Hōkūleʻa crew to return to ocean for circumnavigational voyage of the Pacific in 2025
After consulting with science and weather experts, community partners and voyaging leadership, PVS has decided to keep the canoes primarily in Hawaiian waters until next year when severe El Niño weather conditions settle down.
Hilo Benioff Medical Center breaks ground on expansion project
The $80 million project will help alleviate the state’s hospital bed shortage on Hawai‘i Island.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island plus 1: Hilo Cacao and Chocolate Expo, Celtic Electronic Dance Party, Kahilu Dance Night, Pokémon Day, Big Island Chocolate Festival and more
Several events during the next week also invite island residents and visitors alike to strut their stuff on the dance floor to a variety of music, including swing, funk, Motown and more.
Mayor Roth presents 2024-2025 budget to Hawaiʻi County Council
The proposed total operating budget of $888,082,546 emphasizes sustainability and growth, with a noteworthy increase in General Fund revenue.
