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UPDATE: Flood watch canceled
Rainfall may be light at first, but heavier slow-moving showers
are expected to develop, bringing the potential for flash flooding on the Big Island.
3rd Circuit Court seeks independent grand jury counsel in Hilo and Kona
Those appointed will serve a one-year term as an advisor to members of the jury in regard to matters brought before it.
Weekly lane closure: Nov. 26 to Dec. 2
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation released its weekly lane closures for Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.
Hikers warned not to trespass in East Hawai‘i’s Narnia without a permit or hunting license
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is working to curb illegal hiking in an area known as Narnia.
N2 Dance presents ‘Willy Moon and the C.H.O.C.O.L.A.T.E. Factory’
The production is scheduled for Dec. 1 and 2 at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater.
Update: Bayfront Highway is still closed due to high surf
Portions of both Bayfront Highway and Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo are closed this morning due to high surf.
From homeless to a Big Island police officer; Hope Services provided ‘break’ his family needed
Brandee Menino, executive director of Hope Services, said affordable housing is nearly non-existent on the Big Island, with a two-bedroom home now ranging from $1,800 to $2,500 a month.
Volcano Watch: What are the Volcano Alert Level and Aviation Color Code?
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory sets the two designations for volcanoes in Hawaii and American Samoa.
Fishpond access road to be closed at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Additionally, some area closures might occur at Ai‘opio fishtrap.
Applications being accepted for Waipiʻo Valley Emergency Road Closure advisory committee
The Waipiʻo Valley’s Emergency Road Closure advisory committee will consist of 13 individuals, representing various community sectors.
Beach parks in North Kohala and Hilo remain closed due to high surf
Beach parks in North Kohala and Hilo remain closed today due to high surf.
Puna man charged with terroristic threatening and firearms offenses
The charges against Rodney Kaʻahu, 45, stem from an incident that occurred on Nov. 21, 2022 in the Leilani Estates subdivision.
Police: 16 motorists arrested for DUI
Two of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. One of the drivers was younger than 21.
Pōhakuloa Training Area first responders honored for supporting Big Island community
Pōhakuloa Training Area provides emergency support within a 500-square-mile radius in the Saddle Road region and is often the first to arrive on scene for incidents on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Hilo Christmas parade returns in full glory on Nov. 26
A glorious glow of thousands of twinkling and steadily shining bright lights will again bathe Downtown Hilo in holiday spirit on Saturday with the return of a yuletide tradition.A glorious glow of thousands of twinkling and steadily shining bright lights will again bathe Downtown Hilo in holiday spirit on Saturday with the return of a yuletide tradition.
Hoʻōla Farms in Hilo receives $750,000 USDA grant for veterans program
Hoʻōla Veteran Services — the nonprofit home of Hoʻōla Farms — has been awarded the 3-year USDA grant to support their “Groundwork to Grow: Agribusiness” pilot program.
New set of short videos available to help prevent spread of garden pests and diseases
Topics covered include proper methods for sharing sweet potato, recognizing banana bunchy top virus and disposal of different kinds of contaminated plant materials.
Wastewater discharge into Puhi Bay in Hilo prompts advisory
The public is advised to remain out of waters from Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha until warning signs have been removed.
Palani Road mural tells story of Kona’s famed love song about Kamehameha II
The mural and the song are reminders to the community to continue to love this place and to care for it as kūpuna before us have.
41st annual Christmas Treasures Art, Jewelry, Gift and Craft Fair scheduled in Kona
The event will be hosted by Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Nov. 25-26.
