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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.
Lava on the move as flow from fissure 3 crosses Mauna Loa Observatory Road
The lava from the Mauna Loa eruption is on the move with flow from its fissure 3 crossing the Mauna Loa Observatory Road overnight, according to USGS Volcanoes.
Update: Portion of Kaiminani Drive reopens following single-vehicle crash
A portion of lower Palisades on Kaiminani Drive is closed after a vehicle crashed into a power line late last night.
Winter advisory issued for Big Island summits
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Big Island summit until 6 p.m. for elevations above 12,000 feet.
No parking zones enforced on Daniel K. Inouye Highway during Mauna Loa eruption
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds the public to use caution and common sense on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway — Route 200, formerly known as Saddle Road — during the ongoing Mauna Loa eruption.
M4.0 Quake in East Hawaii unrelated to Mauna Loa eruption
Officials with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say an early morning earthquake outside of Pāhala was not related to the eruption of Mauna Loa and had no apparent impact on the ongoing eruptions at Mauna Loa and Kīlauea. Additionally, there is no tsunami threat. At approximately 3:27 a.m., the magnitude-4.0 tumbler rumbled six miles east of […]
Hilo man faces charges after reportedly stealing rental car from East Hawai‘i hotel
A Hilo man is facing various charges after reportedly stealing a rental vehicle that left a visiting family from Japan without transportation.
Public help sought finding 2 runaway teens
Authorities seek the public’s help locating two teen runaways.
Hawai‘i police to equip 40 sergeants with body-worn cameras
Hawai‘i Police Department will equip more of its officers with body-worn cameras starting Thursday.
UPDATE: Only lowest of 3 fissures remains active on Mauna Loa; lava flow at 10,000 feet
Three fissures have opened and are fountaining lava on the northeast rift zone of Mauna Loa, officials confirmed during a state press conference this afternoon.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains open amid new eruption on Mauna Loa
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains open following a new eruption on Mauna Loa volcano that began in the summit caldera late Sunday night and migrated to the northeast rift zone this morning.
VIDEO: Watch Mauna Loa Erupting
The bright red glow in the dark night skies of Mauna Loa erupting on the Big Island made way for an overcast morning, with the skies becoming a beautiful purple and blue as the sun rose.
Mauna Loa Eruption: What you need to know
Big Island Now will provide information about the Mauna Loa eruption as it is made available. This information will be updated regularly.
Portion of Manono Street in Hilo to be closed for utility work
Hawaiian Electric crews will be removing and replacing a utility pole near Hawai‘i Community College.
Project Hawai’i seeking donations to bring Christmas cheer to homeless keiki
About 1,600 homeless keiki have registered with Project Hawaiʻi for Santa’s arrival across the Big Island, Maui and O’ahu.
First flight over Mauna Loa shows several lava flows in Northeast Rift Zone
The first flight over the volcano was conducted at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday and it confirmed that the eruption of Mauna Loa has migrated from the summit to the Northeast Rift Zone.
Big Island’s Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years
The National Weather Service has issued an Ashfall Advisory for all districts of Hawaiʻi Island through today. Trace amounts of ashfall and volcanic gas is expected.
UPDATE: Winter weather advisory canceled for Big Island summits
Temperatures on Big Island summits are expected to dip just below freezing overnight, with periods of snow and freezing fog.
Hilo’s beloved Christmas lights parade was back after being canceled in 2020 and 2021
The East Hawai’i Lions Club spearheaded the festivities of Christmas music, colorful lights and family fun.
Nomination deadline for Hawaiʻi Sports Hall of Fame is Dec. 1
Nominated athletes can be in the field of surfing, football, canoe racing, baseball or any other sport. But they must meet the Hawaiʻi Sports Hall of Fame’s criteria.
