Update: Judge maintains bail on Puna man reportedly found with meth at Hilo park
They 56-year-old is is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 6.
Magma continues to move just below the surface southwest of Kīlauea caldera
Periods of increased earthquake activity and rates of ground deformation can be expected to continue in this region.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 16-year-old boy
The teen was last seen near Kea‘au High School.
Big Island man dies after vehicle rollover on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The 30-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and found unresponsive at the scene.
Update: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for north- and east-facing shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is forecasting heavy rain in the Hāmākua District through this evening, wave heights of 10 to 14 feet are expected.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection event in Hilo relocated
Acceptable household hazardous waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides and more.
A portion of Bayfront Highway in Hilo is temporarily closed
This story will be updated when more information is provided.
High winds expected throughout the state and Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northerly winds will strengthen today into advisory levels for most mountains along the western and eastern slopes of each island.
Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa 2022: A retrospective on the early hours of the eruption
Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times since 1843. Each eruption started in Mokuʻāweoweo, and likely the south caldera area.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help finding teens reported as runaways last year
Anyone with information on the girls’ whereabouts is asked to call 808-935-3311.
Major construction begins at Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Contractors have fenced off Jaggar Museum, the former US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory buildings at Uēkahuna and part of the parking lot.
Police arrest Honoka‘a man wanted on outstanding warrants
Police asked the public to be on the lookout for Gambill last week due to the outstanding warrants, warning that he was considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Weekly DUI stats: 23 arrested on Big Island roads
So far this year, there have been 78 DUI arrests compared with 91 during the same period last year, a decrease of 14.3%.
Waipi‘o Valley Road temporarily closing for fiber optic cable installation
The infrastructure upgrade aims to enhance communication capabilities and provide improved internet services to the residents and businesses in the area.
Kīlauea alert level remains elevated; magma movement means ‘possibility’ of eruption
Based on past historical activity, this event is much more likely to continue as an intrusion, but there is still a possibility of it ending in an eruption.
IVF World Sprint Championship canoe races coming back to Big Island in August
The international canoe racing event to be hosted in Hilo promises to be a showcase of competitive excellence and the vibrant culture of Hawaiʻi.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 1-7: 31st Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, Malasada 5K and Spring Festa, live music, Kona Icon 2024 auditions, comedian Augie Tulba and much more
The first week of February 2024 is once again packed full of events for the whole family.
Hawai‘i County announces second-round recipients for Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program
Hawai‘i County officially announced the recipients of the second round of grants awarded for the Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program totaling $3.3 million.
Update: 15-year-old boy previously reported as runaway located, but runs away again
Kingston Rikar was located Jan. 29 in good health, but ran away again the same day.
Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for Onekahakaha Beach swimming area in Hilo
Water sample retesting results show that enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
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