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Two Puna women accused of stealing a car from a 7-Eleven parking lot
Both women are facing theft and drug charges.
Flood watch issued throughout Hawaiian Islands
A Kona low developing north of the state will bring the potential for a prolonged period of heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of the state from Wednesday through Friday.
Akaka Falls State Park to temporarily close for rockfall mitigation work
The estimated project cost is $1.3 million.
Flood advisory issued for Hilo and Hāmākua Districts
This advisory may need to be extended if flooding persists.
UH-Hilo professors honored for excellence in teaching
Two University of Hawai‘i at Hilo professors were among several faculty members recognized statewide for their excellence in teaching and research.
Military shipping vehicles to Big Island for annual training exercises in June
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard will be preparing for its annual training exercises by shipping its vehicles and equipment from Oʻahu to Hawaiʻi Island this month.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in South Kohala
Areas impacted include customers along Uakioni Road between Poli‘ahu and Alan Roads and ‘Āinahua Street. The area also includes all side roads and lanes.
Business Monday: Accounting UH-Hilo grad enters the Big Island workforce
Nikki Jicha, 18, of Hilo, is already integrated into the Big Island workforce as she’s been working as an intern for Hilo-based accounting firm Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates.
Update: Flood advisory for portions of East Hawai‘i canceled
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Update: Reported standoff in Ka‘ū comes to end, road reopens
The Special Response Team responded the incident earlier today as well as West Hawai‘i detectives.
Canoe race canceled after Kawaihae Harbor, surrounding roads flooded following weekend rain
Ninety-two crews were slated to participate in the 26th annual Long Distance race up the Kohala Coast on Saturday.
Flood advisory issued for portions of West Hawai‘i
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Big Island students defend winning title in second annual Kalo Challenge
The Kalo Challenge is the finale of a yearlong project where at-promise students from across the state learned about planting and cultivating kalo (taro) and then turning their harvest into an innovative culinary dish.
Yearslong black slime ‘nightmare’ now in court; Kaua‘i homeowners ‘fatigued’
Nearly 80 homes in a Hanamā‘ulu a development with plumbing reportedly rife with black slime-causing bacteria.
‘Make the future yours’: UH-Hilo grads encouraged to be brave, do something great
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo on the Big Island conferred degrees, certificates and post-graduate credentials to 500 students during its spring 2024 commencement ceremony.
Update: Flood advisory canceled for East Hawai‘i; watch remains in place statewide
Radar shows that the heavy rain has diminished. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Big Island woman captures footage of Aurora Borealis from Nā‘ālehu home
“It was a beautiful purple and greenish tinge visible to the naked eye for about 5 minutes,” Brenda Trowbridge shared on social media.
Installation of safety enhancement measures on Waimea road begins this week
The work on ‘Opelo Road begins May 13 directly across from ‘Opelo Plaza.
