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Kīlauea Eruption Day 2: Several minor fountains remain active within Halema‘uma‘u crater
Kīlauea’s summit eruption continues and is confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Update: Wind Advisory issued for Big Island summits extended until 6 a.m. Saturday
The National Weather Service hs issued a wind advisory for Big Island summits till 6 p.m. this evening.
Puna man accused of attempted murder following shooting on Christmas Day in Leilani Estates
A Puna man was charged with attempted murder following a shooting that took place on Christmas Day in the Leilani Estates Subdivision.
Hilo man charged with sex assault following domestic incident
A Hilo man is facing charges of sexual assault after a domestic incident on Monday night.
O’ahu man charged with assault for New Year’s Day incident in Hilo
The 21-year-old victim was transported via ambulance to the Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room in critical condition, and was released Jan. 4.
Update: Big Island volcano Kīlauea is erupting
Lava flows have inundated much of the crater floor, which is nearly 300 acres.
Report: COVID-19 booster vaccinations lag as negative impacts from virus widen
The report by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization is based on responses from 1,627 adult Hawaiʻi residents to a survey administered in partnership with the Pacific Alliance Against COVID-19 during fall 2022.
State of Hawai’i has a new poet laureate, succeeding Kealoha
Brandy Nālani McDougall has been selected as the next Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate, succeeding Kealoha
Jan. 15 deadline to apply for affordable federal healthcare insurance; help available
The nonprofit Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i encourages uninsured Hawai‘i residents who do not qualify for Medicaid to enroll in federal marketplace insurance — which is affordable for most people after government subsidies.
Two urologists perform innovative procedures at Kona Community Hospital
The Ali’i Health Center’s urology team is led by Dr. Jason Durbin and Dr. Jeffrey Palmgren.
Five people arrested after large brawl in downtown Hilo
Upon responding to the scene of the altercation in the area of the 100 block of Kino‘ole Street, police discovered more than 20 people in the parking lot of a residential building.
Working Group: Most contaminating Hawaiʻi cesspools should be converted by 2030
The Big Island has 5,119 cesspools that are ranked Priority Level 1, the most in the state.
Man reportedly jumps to his death off Pu‘u‘eo Bridge in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Department initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation in connection with the incident that took place the evening of Jan. 4.
High bacteria count notification issued at Kailua Pier; brown water advisory in effect for part of Kohala Coast
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is notifying the public that the waters at the two West Hawai‘i locations are being monitored for possible contamination.
Mountain View man faces drug, firearms charges
Daesyn Pacheco-Muragin of Mountain View was arrested Wednesday.
Police: Puna woman charged following reported violent domestic dispute
Yasmine Michelle Lilia Butterfield of Kalapana was arrested and charged following a Dec. 31 incident that stemmed from an argument between Butterfield and her boyfriend regarding the recent death of their 5-month-old son.
Driver who hits pedestrian in Puna dies following altercation with unknown person
The unknown pedestrian who was hit left the scene before Puna patrol officers arrived. He is believed to be a young local male with brown curly hair, wearing a white T-shirt and gold chain.
Big Island police renew request for help finding missing person Landon Fairbanks
Landon Fairbanks was last seen on Aug. 3, 2022 at noon in the area of the “Two-Step” Beach in Hōnaunau.
New Schatz-sponsored law funds education about Japanese American internment
The new law will create a $10 million federal grant program to promote education of Japanese American internment.
