News
Delicate Balance of Coral Reef Processes Creates Management Challenges
Research by an international team, including members from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, shows there needs to be drastic changes made to the way coral reef restoration is approached.
Students Have Chance to Name Lunar Camera
A Hawaiʻi nonprofit is giving students throughout the islands the chance to make their mark on the moon.
HPD Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspects in Puna Burglary
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects captured on surveillance video during a burglary at a storage business in Puna.
Police Arrest 17 Motorists For DUI
Big Island police continue their pursuit of making the island’s roadways safe from motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Fourth Revitalize Puna Event Scheduled Next Week
“Seeing is Believing” and Hawai‘i County wants Puna residents to know how important they are to the district’s resiliency.
Big Island Mourns Loss of Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho
A gentle rain blanketed Hilo on Sunday night, falling like tears on the Big Island as it began to deal with the loss of one of its most beloved sons.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 4 Wanted Individuals
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating four individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
County E-Waste Collection Program Suspended
The county has suspended its E-Waste Collection Program, effective immediately, due to a lack of funding.
Tahiti-Bound Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Delayed Again
Due to the latest weather forecast, the Polynesian Voyaging Society is delaying the departure of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to Hilo.
Pepeʻekeo Man Indicted in Child Pornography Case
A Pepeʻekeo man initially charged with child pornography offenses in Kona District Court was indicted.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association to Host 27th Annual Conference, Trade Show
Coffee growers throughout the state are invited to attend an action-packed weekend of events, including the 13th annual Statewide Coffee Cupping Competition, during the Hawai‘i Coffee Association’s 27th annual trade show and conference.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled at Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo
The county is notifying water customers in areas near the Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo that they could experience minor issues with their water during an upcoming fire hydrant flow test.
Beloved Big Island Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho Dies
A Honolulu news outlet reported shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, that a beloved kumu hula from the Big Island has died.
EHCC Exhibit Explores Tension Between Modern And Traditional
How can Native Hawaiians reconcile the contradictions between the traditions of their culture and the contemporary ideals of a monetized society? Is it possible to express one’s native heritage, reclaim lost identity and at the same time accept new ways?
Waimea Middle School Welcomes Fifth-Grade Families to Virtual Transition Night
To make sure the transition between fifth and sixth grade is smooth and successful, Waimea Middle School is inviting fifth-graders and their families to a virtual transition night.
Wind Advisory in Effect For Portions of Big Island
A wind advisory is now in effect until 6 a.m. Monday, April 4, for portions of the Big Island.
Opportunities Abound for Students, ‘Ohana During Lā Honua Earth Month
Big Island students in grade K-12 and their ‘ohana have several opportunities throughout April to celebrate Lā Honua Earth Month.
Big Island Press Club Offers Scholarships
A Big Island organization is offering scholarships for students interested in journalism.
UH: Hawaiian Language Production to Debut in ʻŌlelo Māhū
A University of Hawai‘i theater that continues to expand hana keaka, or Hawaiian theatre, is again helping the Hawaiian storytelling genre to flourish with the debut of a show that not only includes ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language, but also what its director dubs ʻōlelo māhū.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Abandoned House in Keaʻau
A fire late Saturday night, April 2, ripped through a structure in Keaʻau.
