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Fire damages Hawaiian Acres community center

The community center, owned by Hawaiian Acres Community Association, suffered smoke and heat damage throughout the approximately 20- by 50-foot building.

Spring bearded turkey hunting season opens in March

Hunting begins one half-hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

Kona Low storm brings several inches of snow to Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa summits

Both summits have been under a winter storm warning since Friday. It lifted at noon today.

Global monitoring of the humpback whale and other animals disrupted as Russian space agency ends data sharing

The war in Ukraine and the international isolation of Russia has harmed biodiversity conservation according to a new study, published in Frontiers in Conservation Science.

Flash flood watch canceled for East Hawai‘i

There are no major road closure sand the emergency in Ka‘ū shelters are closed.

New online, part-time program coming to University of Hawai‘i law school

Students in the online JD program will earn the same law degree as traditional students, and they will be qualified to take the bar exam in every state except New York.

185-year-old Huliheʻe Palace in Kona housed kings and queens; now it needs help

For several years, Hulihe‘e Palace in Kona has suffered severe “physical trauma” — caused by tsunamis, earthquakes and high surf — that can be seen throughout the grounds.

Kona Low Day 2: Flash flood warning for eastern half of Big Island extended into Sunday

At 9:51 p.m., radar and rain gauges indicated that rainfall rates have eased over the southeast flank of the Big Island. However, runoff levels were still high and rain continued in some locations, with heavy rainfall is still possible in the warning areas.

Kona Low Day 2: What you need to know

The second day of severe weather is once again leading to road closures and bus route cancellations, among other impacts.

Kauaʻi police continue search for 22-year-old suspected of killing his father

The truck of murder suspect Kody Gardner was found abandoned on Thursday at the Waimea Canyon Overlook on Kauaʻi.

Former US President Jimmy Carter goes into hospice care

The 98-year-old decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family instead of receiving additional medical intervention following a series of short hospital stays.

The Manhattan Transfer to make Big Island stop as part of final world tour

The legendary vocal quartet is celebrating its 50th anniversary and making its final world tour.

Driver rescued after car becomes half submerged in Ka’u flood waters on the Big Island

The driver, who was not identified, was the only occupant of the vehicle. Firefighters were able to rescue them safely out of the hazard uninjured.

Volcano Watch: Comparing 1984 and 2022 Mauna Loa eruptions on the Big Island

Despite the development of new volcano monitoring techniques, decades between the eruptions meant there were many uncertainties leading to the recent eruption of Mauna Loa on the Big Island.

Maunakea observatory spies aurorae on Jupiter’s moons

This is the first time scientists have detected new colors – or wavelengths – of aurora at Jupiter’s moons, which help determine what their atmospheres are made up of.

Construction begins on Hilo rental community for senior veterans

The 92-unit affordable living community in Hilo on the Big Island will be available to veterans, surviving spouses and other income-qualified seniors age 62 years or older.

Flash flood warning continues for south, southeastern portions of Big Island now until 1 a.m. Saturday

At 9:46 p.m., radar showed heavy showers repeatedly forming over the slopes of Kaʻū and Puna, with rainfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour leading to significant runoff. Rainfall over the South Hilo area had eased by earlier in the afternoon.

Pedestrian killed in Kea‘au traffic incident identified as man from Mountain View

The pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a car on Jan. 14, 2023 was identified as a 58-year-old from Mountain View.

Hawaiʻi Island outstanding warrants as of Feb. 17, 2023

The Hawaiʻi Police Department has put out a list of people who have outstanding warrants as of Feb. 17, 2023.

Kona Low storm on the Big Island: What you need to know

Stay up-to-date on power outages, road closures, public transportation, emergency shelters and more on the Big Island.
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