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As of 2 p.m., the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said Calvin was about 220 miles southeast of Hilo and moving west at 21 mph. Tropical storm-force winds now extend up to 140 miles out from the storm’s center, which is still forecast to pass the islands to the south, very close to the Big Island.

Resurfacing of Wainaku Street from Hau Lane to ‘Ohana Place will take place on July 20 in Hilo.

Described as a carefree spirit and “your Mr. Aloha,” family and friends are mourning the loss of the 20-year-old from Kona who died in a tragic fireworks accident.

Just because we’ve had some close calls that turned out to be nothing and a few quiet hurricane seasons doesn’t mean it’s impossible for the storms to strike and weather officials urge everyone to be prepared

The Hawaii Department of Transportation is taking steps to ensure preparedness for possible heavy storms and flooding across the island chain, including looking for rockslides, as a result of Tropical Storm Calvin.

Green’s emergency proclamation, signed on July 17, seeks to expedite the construction of new homes through a slew of measures including appointing a state Lead Housing Officer, creating a working group and streamlining established regulatory processes.

During hurricane season, emergency preparations are essential, from 72-hour kits, to evacuation plans to securing items around the home. Ensuring pets are prepared is no exception.

A attitudinal and behavior survey conducted by the state revealed that the majority of Hawai‘i drivers admit to regularly driving five to 10 miles an hour over the posted speed limit.

Hawai‘i County is prepping two emergency shelters and has canceled camping permits from Tuesday to Wednesday.

The body of 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum was discovered at MacKenzie State Recreation Area on July 31, 2021. He’d been reported missing six days before and was last seen alive on July 22, 2021, in Pāhoa town.

Mainland developers plan to transform the former Coco Palms Resort on Kaua’i into a new hotel, but community group I Ola Wailuanui is ramping up local outreach to share its alternative vision for the site.

Water service will be temporarily interrupted along Māmalahoa Highway from Ha‘anio Road to Keauhou Transfer Station in North Kona July 18 – 19.

Tropical Storm Calvin is now 655 miles east of Hilo and moving toward the Big Island at 22 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

New “hydro” flasks or refillable water bottles may be dropped off now through Aug. 31 at the Kona Police Station located at 74-611 Hale Mākaʻi Place in Kailua-Kona.

The 2023 Hawai’i Hilo men’s soccer team, under the guidance of head coach Garrett Estrin, will take on 16 games this fall.

The 2023 Hawai’i Hilo women’s soccer team, under the guidance of head coach Gene Okamura, will take on 15 games this fall.

Calvin is now a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph as it continues on a west northwest path at 16 mph and is located about 1,360 miles east southeast of Hilo.

When it comes to how Hawai‘i should handle manta ray commercial tours off the west coast of the Big Island, voters in Big Island Now’s most recent poll seem to agree that more limitations and restrictions are needed. Of the total 994 votes in the poll — which asked “How do you think the State […]

After struggling years with community producers leaving during the COVID-19 pandemic and an embezzlement scandal, new CEO and president Ashley Kierkiewicz is breathing new life into Hawaiʻi Islandʻs public access station Nā Leo TV.

Maunakea is a place where Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners today engage in a variety of practices in Wao Akua, or the realm of the Akua-Creator — as did their ancestors for generations.