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Hawai’i Island Veterans Day Parade returned with smiling faces and American flags waving
The Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade returned live after taking two years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and people from around the island turned out for the festivities.
Volcano Watch: Volcanoes of American Samoa
Ta‘ū volcano in American Samoa experienced volcanic unrest in the form of an earthquake swarm that was felt throughout the Manuʻa Islands (Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘ū Islands) from late July through early September 2022.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Nov. 12-18
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Nov. 5-11.
Moon enthusiasts in California remotely operate 700-pound planetary rover in Kailua-Kona
They weren’t on the moon — they were in California, remotely driving a rover over 2,000 miles away in Kailua-Kona.
Fishers now must obtain a permit to use lay nets in State waters
Fishers will now have to obtain a permit from the DLNR to use lay nets in State waters, effective 10 days after the governor signs off.
Police: Two arrested in ongoing investigation of incident that involved shooting at an officer
The officer was uninjured and did not fire his service pistol during the incident.
Many veterans continue serving after their military careers are over
Fifty percent of the civilian workforce for the Department of Army are veterans, including many at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the BIg Island.
Runaway teen twins found in good health
Maiya and Shaiya Mattos-Eblacas were located Wednesday in Puna.
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.
