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Fire at home possibly used by squatters
Hawaiʻi County firefighters arrived at 11:19 p.m. on Wednesday to find the unoccupied home that was 450 feet down a steep driveway fully involved.
New Hawaiʻi State Office of Wellness and Resilience outlines its mission
Director Tia Hartsock outline the many goals of the newly created state Office of Wellness and Resilience.
U.S. Army’s newest recruits sworn in at Panaʻewa Stampede rodeo
Six new U.S. Army soldiers proudly took their oaths of enlistment on Feb. 23 at the Pana’ewa Stampede rodeo in front of family, friends and thousands of spectators amidst a downpour of rain.
6.8 magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu; no tsunami threat to State of Hawaiʻi
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu, but no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian Islands.
UPDATE 5: High wind and winter weather advisories canceled for Big Island
The National Weather Service has canceled the high wind and winter weather advisories for the Big Island.
Unpermitted 600-square-foot residence goes up in flames in Mountain View
The structure that went up in flames in Mountain View was reported to be unpermitted and vacant.
Hawaiʻi Island Housing Coalition holding next online meeting on March 16
A 2019 study found that Hawaiʻi County needs 13,303 additional housing units by 2025.
Rare snow falls at Maunakea Visitor Information Station as summits dig out
While at least one person in East Hawai‘i wondered Wednesday if anyone had Noah’s phone number so they could ask if there’s room left on the ark as rain continued to drench parts of the Big Island, those who work at the frigid 13,803-foot summit of Maunakea faced yet another round of snow and ice.
Boy Scouts of America ask court to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit of 11-year-old on Big Island
In its response to a wrongful death lawsuit, the Boy Scouts of America admits only that 11-year-old Manny Carvalho died Aug. 28, 2022, “due to a gunshot while attending a Boy Scout Troop 19 Family Fun Day at Camp Honokāia.”
UPDATE: 14-year-old boy from Hilo found in good health
Ricky Ramirez, 14, was found in good health in Hilo.
UPDATE: Flood advisory extended to Thursday; Hilo roads closed due to flooding
There are several road closures in Hilo on Thursday morning due to flooding.
Crews quickly remove overturned semi-truck, trailer from Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway
On Wednesday afternoon, a semi-truck and trailer overturned across both lanes of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway between Kawaihae Road the Mauna Kea Beach Resort on the Big Island.
Body believed to be 22-year-old suspected of killing father recovered from Kauaʻi canyon
The body believed to be Kody Gardner was first observed on Thursday in Waimea Canyon, but due to bad weather and the remote location it was not recovered for five more days, police said.
Rough seas delay salvage of 94-foot yacht still stuck on rocky Maui coast
Bad weather is making it unsafe for salvage crews to return to Honolua Bay on Maui to make another attempt at freeing a 120-ton, 94-foot luxury yacht.
UPDATE: All lanes open for Highway 132 near Lava Tree State Park in Pāhoa
The fallen tree on Highway 132 near Lava Tree State Park in Pāhoa has been cleared and all lanes are open.
4 Big Island projects selected for second phase of shared solar program
Shared solar provides a way for participating subscribers without privately-owned rooftop solar to benefit from electricity generated by a renewable energy facility.
Winter weather advisory for Big Island summits
The forecast is for periods of snow and freezing rain that will affect the Big Island summits above 10,500 feet through at least Thursday and possibly into Friday.
Video: U.S. Sen. Hirono pushes for Congress to enshrine gender equality in Constitution
During the hearing, which included testimony from U.S. senators, public officials and legal experts, U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono highlighted the importance of ERA ratification in prohibiting sex discrimination and fighting for equal rights for all.
Jupiter and Venus coming together tonight for a cosmic kiss
The planetary public display of affection between Venus and Jupiter — the third and fourth brightest objects in the sky, respectively, after the sun and full moon — is thanks to a unique conjunction of the twosome that will happen early this evening, just after sunset and close to the horizon.
Tour company sues mayor, Hawai‘i County over Waipi‘o Valley Road access
The lawsuit says Waipiʻo Valley Shuttle had operated almost uninterrupted since the late 1960s until the County’s “illegal actions” closed the access road.
