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UH-Hilo men’s basketball to officially kick off 2022-23 season
The Vulcans open the season at 6:30 p.m. tonight against Southwestern Assemblies of God University-American Indian College at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Update: Police found missing 14-year-old boy in good health
Aiden Becker was last seen the night of Nov. 10.
Dredging in Honolulu Harbor damages 15,000 corals; barge company to pay $1.1 million settlement
In May 2021, while dredging Honolulu Harbor, the anchors and cables of a barge operated by Healy Tibbitts Builders broke or damaged more than 15,000 corals and 140 square yards of live rock.
Two missing hikers in Honoka‘a found safe
Two missing hikers in the Honoka‘a area were found safe Thursday afternoon.
Video: Hawaiʻi US Sen. Hirono and US Rep. Kahele thank armed forces on Veterans Day
Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.
Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade returns live this weekend
The parade will feature 90 units as it winds from Wailoa State Recreation Area throughout downtown Hilo and back.
No tsunami threat issued after powerful earthquake hits Tonga
There is no tsunami threat following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in near Tonga in the south pacific that occurred early this morning.
National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Big Island
A wind advisory is in effect from noon to 6 a.m. tomorrow for portions of Lanai, Maui and the Big Island.
Laupāhoehoe Point Road to be closed for repairs
Work will include repairing/restoring damaged concrete bridge railings and roadway improvements.
Once iconic Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel to be demolished next year
A condemned four-story building, which used to be Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on touristy Banyan Drive, is one step closer to being demolished.
Police: Avoid intersection of Hina Lani, Highway 190 in Kona
An investigation is ongoing in the area.
Police seek three wanted Puna men
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to contact the Police Department.
Have you seen this missing Honolulu man?
Donald James Sniffin, who is originally from Hilo, has been missing since September.
Military convoys headed from Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor
Convoys are scheduled Nov. 10-11 and 17-18.
Kona restaurant’s Keiki Food Fund helps families struggling to climb back from pandemic
Kids should never go hungry, and Poi Dog Deli will continue to provide free keiki meals to those in need until donations run out.
Keck Planet Finder on Maunakea captures first data in ‘exciting chapter’ for astronomy
On Wednesday night, a new planet-hunting instrument at the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea achieved “first light,” capturing its first data from the sky, a spectrum of the planet Jupiter.
Respiratory virus rates in Hawaiʻi are increasing early in the season
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.
Waikōloa teacher raising funds for trip to Bishop Museum for 14 Global Scholar students
“For 90% of my students, this will be the first time they ever experience going to a museum, as there are none on our island, and for some, it is the first time off-island,” Waikōloa Middle School teacher Sylvie Bright said.
Hawai‘i police releases weekly DUI stats
Hawai‘i police arrested 26 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant last week. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident, and two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
Pāhoa park renamed after beloved Big Island mayor Billy Kenoi who died of cancer
More than 150 people gathered Wednesday at the Pāhoa park to celebrate the legacy and life of the former Hawai‘i County mayor, Billy Kenois
