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Pololū Valley to close temporarily to honor passing of beloved Kohala tūtū
Tūtū Cheri Sproat died on May 31. She was 74.
Maui-based company announces first Duke’s restaurant on Big Island
Duke’s Kona will occupy a 15,000 square-foot oceanfront space at the 22-acre Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 6-12: 7th annual Hawai‘i Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival, Street Eats, lei hulu demonstration and more
There is plenty to do around the island during the next week. If you’re looking for something else, don’t miss Jeremy Enslow’s “Strength” art show at The Exhibit in Hilo in celebration of Pride Month or the Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club’s 39th annual Show & Sale either. Plus, catch the live performance of Fourever Fab in honor of The Beatles.
Hilo woman reportedly found with heroin in Lincoln Park
The Hilo woman made her initial appearance in Hilo District Court on June 3. Her bail was maintained at $210,000 and she was ordered to appear for a status hearing on June 17.
Public schools to feed Hawai‘i keiki this summer
Summer meals are offered for on-campus dining only; there is no grab-and-go option.
Kīlauea eruption southwest of summit remains paused and unlikely to restart
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from WATCH to ADVISORY and the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW.
High school girls can participate in free STEM summer program at UH Hilo
STARS is scheduled during the week of July 15-19, and interested students are encouraged to apply by June 9.
Festivals, feasts and volunteer opportunities coming to Big Island throughout summer
Upcoming events and activities on the Big Island include a rodeo, a rubber duckie race, cultural festivals and more.
Watersheds topic of upcoming Waimea Community Association Town Meeting
Five local partners will share their priorities, achievements and concerns related to watersheds in the region and across the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Island police searching for man last seen in Hilo
Caleb Strayer, 29, is Caucasian, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and approximately 170 pounds.
No injuries reported following blaze at Big Island Scrap Metal
Fire officials report 30 to 40 vehicles were on fire when crews arrived on scene.
Waikōloa man dies following early morning car crash; 2 children treated for injuries
This is the 19th traffic fatality this year compared to nine at this time last year.
Unrest beneath Kīlauea continues despite pause in short-lived eruption
While there is no active lava on the surface, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that levels of unrest remain high as the vent remains open, tremor is still present, glow could still be seen from the fissures overnight and active degassing of SO2 is still occurring from the fissures and blowing downwind.
Update: Portion of Kawaihae Road reopens after a truck hauling cattle flipped
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Weekly DUI stats: 20 arrested on Big Island roads
Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
Over $25K in scholarships available to Big Island graduating seniors
Applications are open now through June 15. Awardees will be notified in July.
KAPA DJ advances in ‘Favorite Chef’ contest
As of Monday afternoon, Gamayo was in second place. The public has until Thursday to vote for their favorite home chef and the top 15 will move on to the next round.
Kaʻū man indicted in connection with police standoff in Ocean View
32-year-old Kamren Forest Adams was originally charged by way of complaint and made his initial appearance May 14 in Kona District Court. Despite objections by Hawai’i County prosecutors, he was released on supervised release.
