News

Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus presents bill package supports women, children, families

The package includes five bills and two resolutions.

Hawai‘i Island police seek help identifying suspect who fired a gun while driving in Hilo

The incident occurred on Jan. 15 on Ponahawai Street.

Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 25-31: Celebrate the life of former Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi, see ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ honor Ellison Onizuka and more

The Big Island will have the chance this weekend to bid aloha to former Hawai’i County Mayor William “Billy” Kenoi, who died 3 years ago after battling cancer, during a special celebration of life in Hilo. That’s just one of the many events and activities happening around the island during the next week.

20 motorists arrested on Big Island roads last week for DUI

So far this year, there have been 55 DUI arrests compared with 73 during the same period last year, a decrease of 24.7%.

County Council rejects funding bill for Puna Makai Alternate Route Study on second and final reading

The bill would have accepted and added into the County’s budget $1 million from the state, which Puna state Rep. Greggor Ilagan was able to get allocated as a line item in the state budget in 2021, and another $500,000 from County coffers for the Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works to do the study.

Kona woman accused of breaking into a Hōlualoa home granted supervised release

Charges stem from an incident that occurred on Sunday. According to Hawai‘i Island police, a 56-year-old woman reported a break-in at her home after returning from a walk.

Voluntary recall issued for certain Robitussin Honey cough syrup products

Eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrup products are being recalled due to microbial contamination.

Removal of old Hawaiian Volcano Observatory equipment on Uēkahuna Bluff results in partial data outage

HVO staff are currently assessing the problem and working on possible solutions. Restoration of data streams could take hours or days due to the complexity of the problem.

Sen. Schatz secures federal funding to repair 2 Big Island bridges

Both Nānue and Hakalau bridges require significant rehabilitation to maintain operations along State Route 19 which is key for freight and a primary route of commercial vehicles traveling between Hilo and Kona.

County offers tips for landlords ahead of their annual inspections

“By offering affordable rental(s) to our Hawai’i Island residents, you are part of the solution in providing clean, safe living to our communities and a place to call home,” the County housing agency said in its release.

Update: Big Island summits to remain under wind warning through Friday evening

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, strong and gusty southwest winds are expected through this afternoon in the lower elevations of the smaller islands as a cold front moves down the island chain.

Update: County Council forwards proposed changes to short-term rental regulations to planning commissions, director

The three-bill package is aimed at making sure all transient accommodation rentals in Hawai’i County are registered, operating safely and following the same standards.

Third round of Puna Strong grant recipients announced

Grants ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 for an 18-month period were awarded to 10 organizations.

Replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall on public display in Hawai‘i for the first time ever

Today kicks off a week of events honoring veterans lost during the Vietnam War. The wall, standing in a grassy field along the Hilo Bayfront, will be open to visitation 24 hours a day and a closing ceremony will take place on Saturday. The events are open and free to the public.

Police arrest SUV driver who fled scene after Ka‘ū motorcycle crash that left Ocean View man with life-threatening injuries

The 59-year-old man riding the motorcycle was ejected more than 250 feet, sustaining severe head and internal injuries. He remains in critical condition at an O‘ahu hospital.

Big Island police seek armed and dangerous suspect in multiple stolen vehicle investigations

31-year-old Chace Gambill of Honoka‘a is also wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants.

Highway 11 between 99- and 100-mile markers closed in Kona because of vehicle crash

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes for the next hour.

Update: All county and state beach parks are open; high surf advisory continues

he Wharf at Mahukona Beach Park will remain closed today for repairs.

Hawaiʻi Promise scholarship program is a financial lifeline for UH community college students

Almost $3.8 million was awarded to 1,774 eligible students in fiscal year 2023. The average award per student was $2,142, covering costs such as tuition, books and fees.

Manafest in Pāhoa returns after COVID pandemic

The event, which took place at the Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center, brought the “‘ohana back together,” said event co-producer Hope Medford.
Load More Articles