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Hawai‘i Fire Department rescues hiker following helicopter search
Two overdue hikers were last heard from four days prior to their discovery by Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel.
Nāʻālehu woman gets life in prison, consecutive 20-year term for 2009 murder
A Nāʻālehu woman – 62-year-old Patricia Wong – has been sentenced to life in prison and a consecutive 20-year prison term for the June 2009 murder of Kaycee Smith at a residence in the Orchidland Estates subdivision. Smith had a single gunshot wound to her head. On Nov. 27, 2023, a Hilo jury found Wong […]
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay
Recent rains and high surf has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Surveyors to assess topography of Waipi‘o Valley Road for future safety improvements
Surveyors will use advanced techniques, including rappelling and climbing, to assess the topography and conditions along the road.
UH researchers, state officials seek community input for Hawaiʻi well-being survey
The anonymous survey takes roughly 15 minutes to complete and will inform critical areas, such as disaster preparedness, safety in our communities, workplace wellness and access to healthcare.
Household hazardous waste collection events scheduled this weekend
These events are for household-generated and self-hauled waste only. Business, government agency, nonprofit agency, or farm wastes are prohibited by law. Latex paint, electronic waste and tires will not be accepted.
Community center at Hilo park damaged in fire
The fire occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, beneath a covered walkway on the exterior of the building.
Head-on car crash in East Hawai‘i leaves California visitor dead
This is the second fatal crash on Hawai‘i Island in less than 48 hours. The first was on Sunday afternoon in Hōnaunau.
State to collect unwanted pesticides from Big Island farms, commercial users
Drop-off events are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 in Kona and April 11 in Hilo. The deadline to register is March 14.
Hawai‘i lawmakers to hold public hearing on vicious dog bill
This measure, along with its companion bill, House Bill 2058 Draft 1, is striking a chord with the Hawai‘i Island residents as communities have been plagued with packs of dangerous dogs attacking and even killing people, with the dog owners suffering little to no consequence.
Hilo man charged with auto theft after Tacoma stolen from repair shop
18-year-old Russel Britos faces multiple charges stemming from an incident the afternoon of Feb. 24 at the shop in the 400 block of Kīlauea Avenue.
Kona man charged in connection to 8-car crash on Māmalahoa Highway
A Kailua-Kona man facing a myriad of offenses following an eight-vehicle crash in Captain Cook was granted supervised release by a Kona District Court judge.
Hawai‘i Island police continue to investigate apparent drowning of Kea‘au woman
There has recently been an influx of information being spread on various social media sites that police have closed this investigation following the forensic pathologist’s ruling that Kala‘iokealaula Ashley Nicole Reyes Kanekoa died as a result of an accidental drowning on Feb. 18.
Hilo man charged with child sex solicitation following sting operation
Between Feb. 23 and Feb. 25, the Hawai‘i Police Department conducted Operation Keiki Shield, a statewide coordinated effort designed to identify and arrest individuals using the internet to facilitate sexual crimes against children.
State and local nonprofits gather to plant coral in Kealakekua Bay
The event was the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources second collaborative coral community-led restoration project Kanu Ko‘a where Hawaiian cultural practices and protocols were practiced as part of the planting.
Head-on crash in Hōnaunau leaves Kona man dead
Hawai‘i Island police responded to the collision at 2:13 p.m. below the intersection of Ke Ala O Keawe Road and Hōnaunau Road, near the 1.5-mile marker.
Big Island Now poll no. 51: Is an insurance policy for Hawai‘i’s coral reef worth it?
The state along with nonprofit partners are always working together to find ways to promote the health and protect Hawai‘i’s coral reefs.
Update: High surf advisory for Big Island’s east-facing shores extended
Surf is expected to be 8 to 12 feet.
Business Monday: Cosmic Drive Hilo to light up Banyan Drive beginning March 1
Think golf meets cosmic bowling and long-range yard darts. The Big Island’s newest attraction combines the challenge of hitting glow-in-the-dark golf balls and striking lighted targets from 40 to about 120 yards out with a party-like atmosphere complete with a disco light show and music.
Update: Keala O Keawe Road reopens following closure due to crash
A vehicle crash near Hōnaunau Rodeo Arena has closed both lanes of travel on Keala O Keawe Road.
