News
Flags to Fly at Half-staff in Honor of Bob Dole
The state will honor World War II veteran and former U.S. senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole, who died Sunday, Dec. 5, at the age of 98.
Puna Man Will Serve at Least 8 Years of Sentence
A Puna man will spend at least eight years in prison following his conviction on several charges, including burglary and theft.
Flash Flood Warning Extended for East Hawaiʻi Districts
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a flash flood warning for the Kaʻū and Puna Districts until 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Roth Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Weather
Mayor Mitch Roth signed the Mayor’s December 5, 2021, Severe Weather Condition First Emergency
Proclamation earlier today, declaring a state of emergency for the County of Hawaiʻi.
Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi Teen Wish Granted
The reactions on the faces of the East Hawaiʻi family when the silver Toyota Tacoma came around the corner Sunday, Dec. 5, in the parking lot of Hilo’s Francis Wong Stadium were priceless.
Fire Breaks Out in Commercial Property on Bayfront
Firefighters responded Sunday, Dec. 5, to a report of heavy smoke inside a commercial property on Bayfront Highway in Hilo.
National Weather Service Extends Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for Hawai‘i County until 3:15 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 5.
State Reports 18 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 148 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 88,295. One new COVID-related fatality was reported.
Helicopter Operations Scheduled in Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park this Month
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will be closed several days this month to allow for the removal of invasive, non-native vegetation.
Life After Addiction: Puna Man Finds Hope Through Community Service
When Carlos Bellotto woke up at Hilo Medical Center five years ago after overdosing on a fentanyl drug mixture, he was angry.
Overdoses by the Numbers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added fentanyl-specific codes on Oct. 1, 2020.
Drug, Firearm Recoveries by the Numbers
Big Island Now requested drug and firearm recovery data from Hawaiʻi Police Department in October.
Use of Naloxone Grows as Overdose-Reversing Antidote Becomes More Accessible
Hawai’i Police have revived five people from the effects of opioid overdoses with naloxone — likely saving their lives in the process.
Heroin Recoveries, Fentanyl Investigations on the Rise
The amount of heroin confiscated by police has increased nearly sevenfold since 2020, and the presence of the synthetic opioid additive fentanyl within recovered heroin and methamphetamine seems to be growing, according to statistics from Hawaiʻi Police Department.
State Officials Warn Public to Prepare for Weekend Storm
State officials warn Hawaii residents to be prepared as a “Kona Low” weather system brings rain to the Hawaiian Islands over the next few days.
Wind Advisory Issued Island-wide Starting Sunday
A high wind warning for Big Island summits was extened to Monday at 6 a.m. and a wind advisory for the rest of the island will go into effect Sunday at 6 a.m.
DOH receives initial results from Navy water system tests on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) received results of two sets of samples collected from the Navy water system in the last 10 days.
HPD Reports Uptick in Auto Thefts, Break-ins in East Hawaiʻi
Authorities are warning the public about a recently identified uptick in auto thefts and break-ins in East Hawaiʻi.
Nearly 3 Inches of Rain Falls on Honokaʻa in the Past 24 Hours
Several inches of rain fell on Hawaiʻi Island overnight with the most recorded precipitation falling in Honokaʻa, according to data from the National Weather Service this morning.
