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Hawaiʻi Island police seek help locating missing ‘at-risk’ 35-year-old woman
Cassie-Mae Fusco-Kobayashi is a missing “at risk” 35-year-old who was last seen in Mountain View on the Big Island.
On approach to Molokaʻi Airport, small plane crashes with two aboard
A single-engine Cessna 208 crashed while on approach to Molokaʻi Airport in Hoʻolehua at around 5 a.m. on Monday.
Fisherman missing after hooking ʻahi, going overboard
Mark Knittle said “the fish is huge” before disappearing into the ocean four miles outside the Hōnaunau Boat Ramp.
Mayor Roth mourns murdered Hilo couple
A 21-year-old man was arrested Jan. 16 in connection to the deaths of his grandparents in Hilo.
Hawai‘i leaders commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Today, the nation celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy to fighting for equality.
6th emergency relief period for food insecurity declared by Hawaiʻi governor
Gov. Josh Green signed a sixth emergency proclamation to extend federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program emergency allotment benefits, in keeping with ongoing federal COVID relief efforts.
Update: Makalika Street now fully open
A portion of Makalika Street — between Awa Street and Railroad Avenue — is closed for the next three hours due to police activity.
1 person taken to Kona Community Hospital following structure fire in South Kona
One person was taken to Kona Community Hospital following a structure fire in Kealakekua on Sunday.
U.S. Air Force returns 363 acres on Molokaʻi to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
More than 363 acres is being returned to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the island of Molokaʻi as the US Air Force moves to “right-size” its footprint.
Hawai‘i police officers optimistic new chief Ben Moszkowicz can ‘turn things around’
After the retirement Hawaii Police Chief Paul Ferreira in September, many officers described the department as lacking direction and leadership. With the recent hiring of former Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin T. Moszkowicz they are hopeful this will change.
What happened to Moon? The injured humpback whale hasnʻt been seen in weeks
Moon’s story is about tenacity and tragedy, sadness and anger — a heartbreaking tale that sheds light on the need for more awareness in hopes of saving other humpbacks from the same painful and agonizing fate.
Hawaiʻi Police outstanding warrants list for Jan. 13, 2023
The Hawai‘i Police Department releases weekly list of outstanding warrants as of Jan. 13, 2023.
Update: High surf advisory cancelled for Big Island
Surf is forecast to be 5 to 8 feet through this afternoon on west-facing shores on the Big Island.
One person dies in early morning house fire in Hilo
At 3:11 a.m. on Sunday, four fire companies were dispatched to a house fire at 368 West Kawailani St. in Hilo that claimed the life of one person, who has not been identified.
A Big Island mansion with 240-foot waterfall, golf course sells for a bargain
The mansion along Old Mamalahoa Highway in Ninole on the Big Island has been rented for up to $10,000-a-night by celebrities, including Justin Bieber, and was featured in CBS’ “Love Island” and MTV’s “Ex on the Beach”
Volcano Watch: Seismologists explain what’s happening deep beneath Pāhala on Big Island
In the past 5 years, the average weekly number of earthquakes has increased from about 60 to 600 per week under Pāhala, the Big Islandʻs most seismically active area.
West Hawai‘i County Band announces 2023 concert schedule
The band is a community and civic band comprised of about 20 musicians from all walks of life.
Big Island native Ilima Shim competes on season 4 of ‘Tough As Nails’ on CBS
Through the first three episodes of the CBS reality competition show, Ilima Shim is giving her 11 fellow contestants a run for their money.
Update: Missing 12-year-old found in Puna
Big Island police report that Justine Kawa‘a was found in good health.
Update: Police report missing ‘at risk’ woman has been found in good health
The Hawai‘i Police Department says 48-year-old Tonia Smith was last seen at 1 p.m. Friday on ‘Ama‘u Road in Hilo and is in need of medication.
