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Repairs completed on water main break in South Kohala
Water service to the customers affected by the water main break on Puakō Beach Drive has been restored.
Hawai’i Island police searching for 17-year-old from Hilo
Ashley Tavares, who was reported as a runaway, was last seen in Honomū during the evening hours of Nov. 21, 2022.
U.S. Postal Service now accepting keiki wish list letters to Santa
Santa Claus and his postal elves are now accepting wish list letters from keiki.
Civil Defense advises against hosting outdoor Thanksgiving events because of expected severe weather
A severe weather forecast has been issued for the entire state starting tonight through Thanksgiving Day.
South Kohala police officer honored for lifesaving actions
Robert McKay Jr. was named the Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Association’s Officer of the Quarter for the third quarter of this year.
New video shares tips for visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during busy holidays
From Thanksgiving through January is the park’s busiest time of the year.
Hawaiian Electric selects 3 solar projects on Big Island to lower bills for low/moderate customers
There will be three shared solar programs on the Big Island: one in Pāhoe and two in Kailua-Kona.
Hawaiʻi Governor-elect Green appoints 8 women to key positions in his administration
For his chief of staff, Hawaiʻi Governor-elect Josh Green selected Brooke Wilson, who had served in the same position when he was Hawaiʻi’s lieutenant governor.
Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to again reduce electricity use
The utility company says the need for conservation is being prompted by the unexpected loss of several of its large generators.
Strong northeast winds, significant north swell possible on Thanksgiving
You might want to change any plans you have outside on Turkey Day.
Utility pole broken in collision, causing power outage for portion of Hilo
More than 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in an area from Wainaku Street to Lanikāula Street were without power following the collision.
Brush fire in Pāhala now 80% contained
A large brush fire burning in Pāhala since Sunday is now 80% contained.
Thanksgiving holiday travel for Hawai’i expected to be busier than last year
An estimated 9.7 million residents of Hawai‘i, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast plan to travel for Thanksgiving.
County solid waste facilities to be closed for Thanksgiving
Facilities will resume normal operations Friday.
What’s the average cost for a traditional Thanksgiving meal for 10 in Hilo this year?
The price tag associated with the Thanksgiving Day feast has increased nationwide for the second year in a row — and the average cost on the Big Island is in-line with that spike.
7.3 earthquake near Solomon Islands poses no tsunami threat to Hawaiian Islands
The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 occurred at approximately 4:03 p.m. near the Solomon Islands off the coast of Australia in the South Pacific.
UH-Hilo’s Tait-Jones nets PacWest Player of the Week honor
The sophomore from New Zealand had a monster game against the University of Alaska Anchorage that went into overtime.
High winds fan flames of brush fire in Pāhala
Fire crews continue to battle a brush fire in Pāhala that is not contained and has now reached nearly 100 acres.
Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool has closed indefinitely due to significant water leak
While Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool is closed for repairs, patrons are encouraged to utilize the Honokaʻa Swimming Pool during regular hours of operation.
Red flag warning issued for various areas of the Big Island
As Hawai‘i Fire Department battles a 200-acre blaze in Pāhala, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Hawai‘i Island to include the areas of North and South Kohala, North and South Kona, and Ka‘ū beginning this morning through the day.
