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Renovations begin Nov. 21 at South Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor
The boat launch ramp will remain open during construction. The existing gravel parking areas will be blocked, but parking for vehicles and trailers is available on the north side of the comfort station.
Several UH-Hilo women’s soccer players nab post-season honors
The accolades recognize the players for their performance on and off the field.
Four UH-Hilo men’s soccer players named to CSC Academic All-District Team
The All-District team honors the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performance on and off the field.
Good Will Hawai‘i to celebrate grand opening of Kona Store’s relocation
Goodwill Hawai‘i will be hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday for its Kona Store and Donation Center new location in the Luhia Center.
Williams, Agonias named KTA Superstars of the Week for Nov. 9-15
Both University of Hawai‘i at Hilo basketball players stood out last week on the court.
High surf advisory for north-facing shores extended statewide
The north swell causing the advisory level surf is expected to begin falling later today.
Correia named Aloha Exchange Club Officer of the Month for September
Cody Correia, a Puna District police officer, was honored for his proactive work in two investigations involving separate incidents in September in the Mountain View area.
Study shows parasite killing Hawaiian monk seals also fatally infecting spinner dolphins
A parasitic disease attacking the Hawaiian monk seal population for the past 20 years is now showing up in the carcasses of spinner dolphins, according a recent study by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Health and Stranding Lab. The research stems from the discovery of two dolphins — one on Hawai‘i Island in 2015 and […]
Kona man indicted on attempted murder, armed robbery, other charges
Dyllan Paulo-Leslie faces 24 charges in connection with a Nov. 10 incident in Kona.
Missing endangered 13-year-old boy located in good health
Adan Seysyuk was found in good health in Hilo.
Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
Big Island customers are asked to conserve power from 5 to 9 p.m. today.
Gov. Ige extends SNAP emergency benefits through the holidays until Jan. 16
SNAP is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is the largest food nutrition assistance program in the country.
Hawaiʻi Radiologic Associates reopens after apparent cyber attack
Hawaiʻi Radiologic Associates reopened this week after a reported cyber attack took their system offline last month.
Puna man charged with stealing truck and felony drug possession
Kaimilani Payao, 50, remains in custody in lieu of $70,000.00 bail.
Kaua’i doctor shortage includes most specialities, forcing residents to fly to O’ahu
“Statistics confirm that Neighbor Islands have higher death rates from many causes due to the lack of healthcare providers,” said Jim Winkler, founder of Hale Lea Medicine & Urgent Care Clinic.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Pāhoa man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Pāhoa man reported missing.
Finland leaders in Hilo inspire Hawaiʻi with its successful efforts to end homelessness
The northern European nation of 5.5 million is successfully eliminating homelessness, a problem that Hawaiʻi County and the Aloha State have been trying to tackle for years.
Photo captures likely waterspout; a rarity in Hawaiʻi
Photo of swirling cloud in dark skies over over West Hawai‘i generates a whirlwind of interest on social media
Hawai‘i County Police Commission meets again to discuss selection of new police chief
Up to this point, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission said the 21 remaining candidates only have been identified by numbers to ensure an unbiased hiring process.
Hawaiʻi County Council passes first law in state regulating where firearms can be carried
After weeks of work and hours of discussion and testimony, the Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday adopted Bill 220, detailing several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, will be prohibited on the Big Island.
