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Art meets climate change activism in “Deliquesce” exhibit
An opening reception is scheduled Friday for the new exhibit at East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Downtown Hilo.
David, Chung reflect on their time serving on Hawai‘i County Council
The former chairwoman and vice chairman of the Council both served nearly a decade before being term-limited.
Closures scheduled for several areas of Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
The closures are necessary to keep the public safe during operations to remove invasive vegetation at the park.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Roth issues emergency rule pertaining to parking, walking on Saddle Road
Two people were injured Tuesday night re-entering the roadway from the shoulder lane.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Planning underway for possible closure of Saddle Road
Lava was just 3.6 miles Wednesday morning from the Big Island’s main thoroughfare from east to west.
Ironman announces plans for dual host sites in 2023
Ironman and Hawai‘i County concluded together that the impact of two days of racing in Kona is not in the best interest of the local community.
Emergency crews respond to 3 car crashes on Daniel K. Inouye Highway since Mauna Loa eruption
County leaders are urging caution to the public coming to see the Mauna Loa eruption after emergency crews have responded to three car crashes on Daniel K. Inouye Highway since the flow began.
Hurricane season comes to a quiet end
Experts expect existing La Niña conditions to continue through 2023.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Lava could reach Daniel K. Inouye Highway in 2 days
Now more than 3 miles away from Daniel K. Inouye Highway, the Mauna Loa eruption has reached the bottom part of the slope of the volcano and is entering into a flat area, officials confirmed this morning.
Update: Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: HVO reports leading edge of lava flow still more than 3 miles from Saddle Road
At approximately 11 p.m. Tuesday, the leading edge of the Mauna Loa lava flow crossed Old Kona Highway, a dirt road that crosses the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve.
Action 4 Animals to host Howling Meowing Holidays adoption event
The adoption event will give people an opportunity to meet some wonderful cats and dogs that are longing for their forever homes.
Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites Big Island to Holidays in Kahuku
The free community event is this weekend and will feature crafts, food, music and more.
Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade to have new, longer route
The 62nd annual installment of the procession is this Saturday.
Big Island’s new attraction: Mauna Loa spewing red-glowing lava against black skies
A steady stream of vehicles flowed nearly 35 miles Monday night from the upper Kaʻūmana area of Hilo to Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to see Mother Nature in action on Mauna Loa.
The Food Basket wants to help alleviate some holiday stress by feeding the community
The food bank will host four emergency food distribution events islandwide in December.
Sirens to sound off Thursday morning for monthly test
No exercise or drill will accompany the test scheduled for Thursday morning.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled along portion of Pu‘u‘eo Street in Hilo
Water customers in the area might experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
UPDATE: Mauna Loa lava flow only 4.5 miles from Saddle Road
New webcam videos from USGS shows fissure 3 and new fissure 4 is feeding lava flows downslope to the north/northeast. Fissure 3 is feeding the largest lava flow.
Mauna Loa Forest Reserve and other state-managed areas are closed due to eruption
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources also has closed Unit J of the Kapāpala Game Management Area, the Kipuka ‘Ainahou Nēnē Sanctuary, the ʻĀinapō Trail and cabin, and the Kapāpala Forest Reserve for at least 90 days due to the eruption of Mauna Loa.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Hilo woman
Chelsey Lee Hemingway, 29, has not been heard from by her family — who live in California — since early November and they are concerned for her well-being.
