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Update: Wind advisory canceled
Trade winds are slowly easing and advisory conditions are no longer expected.
Police seek ID of suspect in reported robbery at Hilo business
The suspect is described as 6-foot tall local male with a goatee, medium build and dark skin.
Alexander & Baldwin promotes Lance Parker to president
Lance Parker is a 28-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry.
Abigail Kawānanakoa, known as ‘Last Hawaiian Princess,’ dies Sunday at 96
The Native Hawaiian royal descendant, known by many as the last Hawaiian princess, was 96 years old.
Police Seek Runaway 17-year-old girl missing since October
Tanaiyah Hao-Kallio was last seen Oct. 18 near the intersection of Makala Boulevard and Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: 33-year-old woman from Waimea located in good health
Missing person Mary Kaniho is described as Hawaiian, 5 feet 1 inch tall, 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
‘A Blue Collar Christmas’ brings holiday joy to foster children and victims of abuse
The children and their families enjoyed arts and crafts stations, a photo booth and prize drawings. The day ended with a surprise visit from Santa Claus carrying a bag full of presents.
Mauna Loa eruption Day 15: Is it over?
Today, at 9:35 a.m., the volcano’s status report said the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa may still be active at the main fissure 3 vent, but “all 2022 lava flows appear to be inactive.”
Famed humpback whale named Moon encountered off Kona coast
Moon, a mature female humpback whale, made headlines recently for completing a more than 4,000-mile migration with a severe spinal injury.
Police seek help identifying man involved in store theft in Waikōloa
Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance identifying an individual allegedly involved in a theft on Dec 1 at 7:53 p.m. at a retail store in Waikōloa.
Water shutoff scheduled Dec. 13 for portion of Laupāhoehoe
Water customers in the area where the work will be conducted will have their water temporarily shut off.
Big Island police co-sponsor Lonoikamakahiki Fishing Tournament
Roughly 50 keiki from 5 to 16 years old celebrated the winter season with fishing, Makahiki games, live music and lunch prepared by the community.
Experts: Two volcanoes erupting in close proximity not unique to Big Island
Also in December, volcanoes Ibu and Dukono are erupting in tandem in Indonesia on the same island in the remote Maluku island chain.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs elect new leadership today
Addressing issues surrounding the Office of Hawaiian Affair’s share of the Public Land Trust revenue and the development of OHA’s lands at Kakaʻako Makai – recently renamed Hakuone – will be key areas of focus for the agency in the coming year.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer coaches named West Region Staff of the Year
UH-Hilo went unbeaten in the regular season on the way to repeating as PacWest champs and hosting a NCAA Division II West Regional.
UH-Hilo’s VerHage Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Team
The fifth-year transfer boasts a 3.98 cumulative grade-point average while leading the Pacific West Conference in goals per game and points per game.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Dec. 10-16
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Dec. 10-16.
‘Heroes and Helpers’ bring holiday joy — and gifts — to keiki in need
The organization’s annual shop with a cop event was its largest to date, with a total of 68 young children and teens from the Hilo area participating.
Mauna Loa eruption Day 14: Volcano continues to simmer down
The volcano is no longer producing lava that is moving outside and down the mountain, according to scientists.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled along Kipimana Street in Kea‘au
Customers are advised to refrain from washing clothes and store a container of water for their drinking needs until the supply of water is restored to normal.
