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Hawai‘i Wood Guild 2024 Invitational opens Jan. 15 at Isaacs Art Center in Waimea
This year’s exhibit will feature furniture, sculptures and wood art by several noted island artisans.
Drought conditions persist after a dry December on the Big Island
Overall, rainfall totals for 2023 were near to below average at most of the gauges on the Big Island.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island for Jan. 11-17: Continue the New Year’s celebration in Pepe‘ekeo, join the Men of Pa‘a for a Makahiki cultural festival, attend Volcano Awareness Month events and much more
The Big Island once again has no lack of activities, events, shows and entertainment lined up during the next week, including opera, horse camp for keiki, classes and more.
Update: Portion of Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo reopens after traffic accident
The road was closed several hours. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Update: Big Island police locate Tyree Shaw one month after his disappearance
Tyree Maurice Shaw, 46, is 5-foot-4, 173 pounds with a dark complexion, short black hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent various locations around the Big Island.
Kaʻūmana Caves in Hilo to reopen next week
The popular destination for Big Island residents and visitors alike was closed in September 2023 because of a rock fall and partial collapse.
Ho‘omau Ranch Rodeo this weekend in Hōnaunau
The rodeo will feature calf mugging, ranch broncs, dummy roping, barrel racing, goat undecorating, team roping, double mugging and bull riding.
Former U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai‘i to host new show on social media platform X
Gabbard, also a U.S. Army Reserve member and 2020 presidential candidate who left the Democratic Party in 2022, said her show will offer stories and news about “the truth of what’s happening in our country and world but that those in power don’t what you hear.”
Holiday drive collects 1,142 pounds of food, plus cash donations
The Magic of the Season events witnessed a high turnout, with community members gathering each night to enjoy the various programs.
Civil Defense: All roads now open; National Weather Service issues coastal flood statement
Another cold front will move in from the northwest early Thursday morning, bringing weather conditions similar to those Monday and Tuesday.
Big Island woman accused of racking up $4,000 in charges on an elderly man’s credit cards
Kelli-Rae Souza is scheduled to make her initial appearance in Hamakua District Court on Jan. 23.
Water to be temporarily turned off in Makapala, North Kohala
The shut-off is required for the replacement of a nearby valve and fire hydrant.
Two men killed in fiery 2023 crash identified through DNA, dental records
The men died following a single-vehicle collision on Feb. 5, 2023, at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in South Kohala.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate suspected murder of a Hilo man found dead in his car
The body was discovered in December at a banana farm.
Resolution seeks to add more Native Hawaiian culture, language to Hawai‘i County Council invocations
Resolution 391 would add kahu and kumu to the list of those who can perform the invocation prior to calling the Council’s regular sessions to order.
Maui man killed in Kona car crash identified
Police believe that speed and impairment are possible factors in the crash. The 31-year-old was also not wearing his seat belt.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen boy
Police ask anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Kona couple found with fentanyl at Big Island airport charged with additional offenses after suspected overdose of jail inmate
The inmate who died was identified as Steven Mario Delgado.
Winter weather advisory, high wind warning issued for Big Island summits
The winter advisory and wind warning are in effect till 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Update: Flood watch canceled, Wood Valley and Ka‘ala‘iki roads reopen
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Therefore the flood watch has been canceled for the Big Island.
