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U.S. Department of Agriculture grants $533,000 to Hawaiʻi for specialty crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $533,251 to Hawai‘i under the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for eight projects that support ornamental cut flowers and eucalyptus, and the propagation of papaya crops.
Hilo man found sleeping in idling vehicle charged with assaulting police officers
Police encountered the 64-year-old on Thursday after finding him asleep within in the driver’s seat of vehicle parked, engine idling, in the drive-thru area of the Kino‘ole Senior Residences apartment complex.
Hawaiʻi creates central donation hub for Maui wildfire survivors; how you can best help
A coordinated effort between the state and Maui organizations and nonprofits will begin collecting, storing and inventorying supplies donated to Maui County to support victims of the wildfires in Kula and Lahaina.
The State advises public to be watchful of fake charities, government impersonators following destructive wildfires on Maui
The Department of Justice offers a detailed list of what types of fraud to be on lookout for.
Kīlauea Volcano showing signs of unrest with the increase of earthquakes over the past week
The elevated unrest suggests that an eruption at Kīlaueaʻs summit might be possible with little or no warning, but there is no sign that an eruption is imminent.
Hawai‘i police investigate apparent drowning of Idaho woman
The incident occurred in South Kohala on Friday.
Maui wildfires update: Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, Kula blaze 60% contained
Wildfires are still burning in Maui with the Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, scorching approximately 2,170 acres.
Waikōloa man dies after crashing into rock wall at Manukā State Park
Hawai‘i police responded to the crash Sunday at 8:08 p.m. on Highway 11 fronting the entrance of Manukā State Recreational Park.
Tropical Storm Greg update: Storm not expected to impact Hawai‘i Island
Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph with tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 35 miles from its center.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green provides Maui Wildfire update, death toll rises to 96
Video message from Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green on Aug. 13, 2023
Big Island Now poll No. 24: What is the best way to prevent wildfires on the Big Island?
While officials and organizations are taking steps to help prevent wildfires, what do you think is the best way to stop them on the Big Island?
Free Hawaiian Arts Festival celebrates Hawaiian culture, art in Hilo
The Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival will be held Aug. 18-19 at the Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium in Hilo, showcasing Hawaiʻi-based artists and their creations in visual, literary, and performing arts.
Update: Highway 11 near Ka’ū reopens after vehicle crash
Hawai’i County drivers should avoid Highway 11 in Ka’u.
Gov. Green issues fifth emergency proclamation for wildfires
Gov. Josh Green issued a fifth emergency proclamation after leaving Maui on Sunday, Aug. 13.
4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Big Island on Sunday
An earthquake of about 4.4 magnitude occurred around 1:36 p.m. on Sunday on the Big Island.
Best ways for Big island residents to help Maui fire recovery efforts now and longterm
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth has issued guidance about how Hawaiʻi Island residents can best help Maui now with its ongoing recovery efforts from the devastating fires.
Traffic alert: Avoid W. Kawailani Street between Kino’ole Street and Kimo Place due to structure fire
The Hawai’i Police Department advises motorists to avoid W. Kawailani Street between Kino’ole Street and Kimo Place in Hilo due to a structure fire.
Hilo street closed due to structure fire
Officials report a street is closed in Hilo for the next four hours.
Police seeking information about female last seen near Mauna Kea Access Road
The Hawai’i Police Department seeks your help in locating a missing “at risk” person.
Kaua‘i residents, visitors still get chills 30 years after ‘Jurassic Park’ roared onto the big screen
Thirty years after “Jurassic Park” first roared into movie theaters, Kaua‘i film professionals continue to remember the film with love. And so do tourists, who flock to the Garden Isle to visit the locations of their favorite movie moments.
