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National Weather Service radar observations show the volcanic plume rises to 13,000 feet above mean sea level, with light ashfall drifting southwestward within 5 miles away from the volcano.

The inspections will be conducted in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter from Dec. 8 to 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas

The 28-year Hawai‘i Island police force veteran has had an exemplary career, with him again and again stepping up and showing off his longstanding commitment to public safety, community partnerships and youth outreach.

The Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation sent a letter to federal officials stating concerns about state and local agencies and nonprofits experiencing “significant delays and obstacles” with grants that support much needed assistance in the Aloha State.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The residence in the 1400 block of Kaʻūmana Drive is now missing two rifles — a black DPMS Panther Arms AR-15 and CVA Optima V2 muzzleloader.

40-year-old Andrew Green of Kona faces several charges, including assault and robbery, in connection with violent incidents early the morning of Dec. 2.

This pivotal moment in global history marked the United States’ entry into World War II after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on O‘ahu on Dec. 7, 1941.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has been busy tracking the continued growth of this young geologic feature, which is visible from public viewing areas around the summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

PETFIX Spay and Neuter is aiming to reach more than 7,500 free spay and neuter clinics across the Big Island as the nonprofit prepares for their final four in Keaʻau and Oceanview.

The initiative aims to restore native ecosystems, preserve historic and cultural sites and strengthen community resilience against climate impacts such as erosion, flooding and sea level rise at Puapuaʻa Iki, a parcel of land in Kona.

The Hawai’i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.

The recalled cheese products are from the Locatelli, Boar’s Head and Member’s Mark brands sold through Sam’s Club and Foodland in Hawai‘i, which were potentially contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeriosis.

It seems as the island is in a very festive mood already this holiday season — and we do mean very; from traditional things to do to several events that are new, there are myriad ways to get into the holiday spirit during the upcoming week. Check them out now!

Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road have reopened after being closed since July due to high fire risk.

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was shot while on duty in Washington D.C., on Nov. 26 and succumbed to her injuries a day later.

More than 60 lighted entries — including many festively decked out trucks and other big rigs — are set to parade through Waimea, lighting up the historic community for a holiday show like none other on the island.

The U.S. Navy successfully removed over 150 tons of World War II-era concrete mooring platforms from the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, significantly reducing stress on the historic structure.

Measles detected in wastewater likely means that someone infected with the virus was present in the area, but this testing cannot determine whether the virus is alive, infectious, or when it was shed.