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76-year old Laura Walker was found unresponsive at the scene and subsequently pronounced deceased following the fatal collision.

Hawai’i’s regional haze plan would have cleaned up haze-causing pollution by retiring obsolete fossil fuel power plants, including Kanoelehua Hill Generating Station in Hilo, but Hawaiian Electric said it would have caused problems to reliability and raised costs to customers.

Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a utility pole the night of July 23-24, resulting in the closure of Māmalahoa Highway, just north of Kūāhewa Road.

The woman was initially reported missing on July 14.

A quick look at recent news from and moves made by Hawai‘i lawmakers serving in Washington, D.C.

The Fire Commission finalized the criteria and interview process for applicants vying for the position of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief, with oral interviews set for the next public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27.

The elementary school built in 1969 is one of the largest in the state, but with enrollment increasing the new two-story building slated for completion in September 2027 will provide much needed space.

Airline’s retiring Boeing 717 aircraft will be replaced while strengthening interisland service, enhancing guest experience with new modern onboard amenities and better serving an increasing capacity.

The Hawaiʻi Colorectal Cancer Summit is free and aims to advance colorectal cancer prevention and control in Hawaiʻi from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

During the two-week project, large equipment will be in the area and parking stalls within the work zone will be temporarily unavailable.

Two men were stabbed. One was treated at the scene and the other was transported to Queen’s Medical Center in critical condition.

With 2026-2027 school year two weeks away, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education sent out its policies, including a statewide cellphone restriction that prohibits usage during school hours.

This is the 19th traffic fatality of 2026 compared to 14 this same time last year.

Big Island Substance Abuse Council is hosting the 12th annual Summer Jam from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at the Francis Wong Stadium parking lot.

The 72nd Hilo Orchid Show is set to take place from July 24-26 at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium, featuring a dazzling array of orchids and engaging activities for all attendees.

Innovative ‘geothermometer’ sheds light on Hawaiian volcano history, reveals two heat surges with the first occuring 14 to 20 million years ago and the other from 0 to 6 million years ago.

Community members are invited to have conversations and build trust with South Kohala police officers at the Starbucks in Queen’s Marketplace.

Highway 11 near mile marker 22 in the Puna District remains closed after a traffic accident.

New online ordering form makes ordering easy for residents on Big Island and Maui.

High school counselors participated in an immersive event that highlights the university’s possibilities to inspire more students to thrive in Hawaiʻi.