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Update: High surf advisory canceled for Big Island
Surf has dropped below advisory levels and a large north swell will continue to subside through tonight.
Aloha Airlines uniform donation makes UH keeper of historical collection
The uniforms are now part of the UH Historic Costume Collection that already has more than 10,000 items of dress related to the people and history of Hawaiʻi, including subcollections of Hawaiʻi, Asia, western and global dress.
Record donation of $3.5M made to UH-Mānoa music department
The newly established Professor Barbara Barnard Smith Endowed Chair supports the university’s desire and commitment to revitalize its ethnomusicology program.
Volcano Watch — New Year’s Eve 1974: Kīlauea’s most recent Southwest Rift Zone eruption
HVO continues to monitor unrest in the summit and Southwest Rift Zone regions of Kīlauea, with increased rates of earthquakes and ground deformation indicating magma is moving in the area
State seizes another 17.5 tons of illegal fireworks
The fireworks were discovered Friday during a routine tariff inspection of a shipping container in transit from the mainland to Hawai‘i
Big Island police renew request for help with locating endangered Kona woman
Kunzang Yuthok, 65, was last seen the morning of Nov. 20 in the Old Kona Airport Park in Kailua-Kona.
Police seeking suspect in South Kohala robbery
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5-feet-11 inches tall, wearing a gray hoodie, black pants, black shoes, and a disposable light blue face mask.
Police seeking driver in Hilo hit and run that seriously injured a pedestrian
The single-vehicle collision occurred on the evening of Dec. 28, on Kilauea Avenue near the intersection with Mohouli Street in Hilo.
Visiting the Big Island or need a staycation? Check out a few places to stay
From resorts to hotels, the Big Island offers a unique and pleasant stay for travelers.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Ka‘ū woman
The 27-year-old was last seen in the area of the Kahuku Country Market.
New parking rates take effect Feb. 1, 2024, at neighbor island airports, including on Big Island
The last time parking rates for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and Hilo International Airport, as well as at Lῑhuʻe Airport on Kaua‘i and for Kahului Airport on Maui, were adjusted was in 2015.
Weekly DUI stats: 18 arrested on Big Island roads
So far this year, there have been 935 DUI arrests compared with 962 during the same period last year, a decrease of 2.8%.
Hawai‘i County’s top leadership to get pay raises for first time in 5 years
These positions will receive a 22.44% inflation adjustment increase starting Jan. 1 and a 5% pay raise in July.
Big Island man sentenced for stabbing his ex-girlfriend multiple times in 2021
27-year-old Cyrus Jabilona of Hilo was sentenced to serve 20 years for attempted manslaughter and 5 years for felony abuse of a family member.
State issues high bacteria count notification at Kailua Pier
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is retesting waters at Kailua Pier Station D in Kona on the Big Island after levels of 137 per 100 mL of bacteria were detected during routine beach monitoring.
No tsunami threat following 4.3-magnitude earthquake near Ka‘ū
The tumbler occurred at 3:17 p.m. As in all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks.
Remote trail in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens
The trail was temporarily closed because of increased seismicity in the Southwest Rift Zone of Kīlauea.
County seeks to fill Community Development Plan Action Committees
Committee members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the County Council.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 28-Jan. 3, 2024: Several parties and celebrations slated to ring in the New Year
You can pound mochi or enjoy an End of the Year Country Party with Waylon Nihipali in Hilo or participate in any one of the several New Year’s events in the Kailua-Kona area, plus more.
