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Volcano Watch: Earthquakes and volcanoes, a recipe for preparedness
Feeling occasional earthquakes is part of the experience of living in Hawai‘i, especially on the Island of Hawai‘i.
17-year-old female runaway found in good health
Police reported Friday that the missing teen was located in Hilo.
Decomposed body discovered in Puna identified; manner of death classified as homicide
The man whose decomposing body was discovered earlier this week at a Puna home was a Big Island resident.
Hawai‘i police releases weekly outstanding warrants list
Hawai‘i Police releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Alert: No Tsunami expected after 5.0 earthquake on Big Island’s Mauna Loa
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred at 9:07 a.m. Friday on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island, but no tsunami is expected, according to the National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu.
Big Island’s Hele-On bus system plagued by aging fleet, supply chain issues
The Hele-On Twitter feed since the beginning of August has been riddled with notices of cancellations and delays.
Watch: Humpbacks are back with whale breach off West Hawaiʻi coast
Humpback whales have returned to Big Island waters a little earlier than usual this season.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections
Big Island residents and visitors might notice the buzz of a helicopter next week as Hawaiian Electric conducts aerial inspections of transmission lines.
IRS reminding more than 9M people they could be eligible for key tax credits
The Internal Revenue Service is sending special reminder letters to more than 9 million people who still could be eligible for a variety of key tax benefits.
The heat is on: Record high temperature recorded in Hilo this week
A new record high temperature of 89 degrees was recorded Monday at Hilo International Airport, surpassing the previous record of 88 degrees set in 1987 and tied in 1988 and 2020.
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center among 8 nonprofits to receive environmental grants from Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric has awarded a total of $83,000 in environmental grants and donations to eight local nonprofit organizations contributing to the long-term protection and sustainability of Hawaiʻi’s unique ecosystem.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer moves to No. 9 in NCAA Division II rankings
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo women’s soccer team remains among the nation’s top 10 squads in the latest United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II rankings released Tuesday.
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo to be temporarily closed to the public
The zoo will be closed Oct. 14 to host third- and fourth-graders from area schools for an educational event.
COVID weekly update: 89 new cases reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,047 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 12, bringing the statewide total to 358,279.
COVID bivalent booster recommended for everyone over age 5
The Department of Health recommends COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines for everyone age five and older.
Police: 18 motorists arrested for DUI
Police continue their pursuit of keeping Big Island roadways safe from motorists who choose to drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawaiʻi County received 44 applications for police chief
Forty-four people have applied for the position of Hawaiʻi County’s police chief, which has been vacant since the retirement of Chief Paul Ferreira on Sept. 1.
Two Coffee With a Cop events scheduled this month in Kona
West Hawai‘i residents will have the chance later this month to meet with community police officers over a hot cup of joe.
Decomposed body discovered in Puna home
Police think foul play could be involved in the death of a male victim whose badly decomposing body was discovered Tuesday at a Puna home.
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay and Hāmākua Coast
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and stormwater runoff because of possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.
