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Hawaiʻi Island police initiate a murder investigation after fatal assault
Michael Alan Torres Jr., 57, died at Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu due to injuries from an assault in Hilo at 5:11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
Flood watch issued for Hawaiʻi Island until Saturday morning
Heavy rain and potential flooding threaten Big Island residents through Saturday morning as the National Weather Service issues a flood watch.
Beach parks in Hilo close following shark sighting
The decision to close the beach parks was made in coordination with the Ocean Safety Division of the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
Traffic Alert: Highway 11 near 54 mile marker closed in both directions
The road is closed due to a vehicle blocking both lanes.
Controversial Falls on Fire festival permitted to continue in Pāpaʻikou, but with conditions
The Windward Planning Commission approved a special use permit for property owner, Andrew Tepper, who has agreed to comply with conditions such as noise control, road management, fire and food safety, and cultural consultation.
Hawai’i’s economy darkens as surging oil prices increase consumer costs, UHERO report forecasts
These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.
High bacteria levels detected in waters off beach park in Kohala
According to the state department, levels of 238 per 100 mL were recorded.
Flags in Hawai‘i ordered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.
2-year dispute ends with Hawaiian Paradise Park mailbox park to be built at new location
The original site of the mailbox park sparked anger by some people due to is proximity near a burial site with ancestral bones.
Hawai‘i Hilo Women’s Volleyball senior to serve as student speaker in upcoming commencement
The volleyball player is the second student-athlete to serve as commencement student speaker in the past two years, following former Men’s Soccer student-athlete David Mayser in spring 2024.
State opens $20 Million loan program for Hawai‘i condominium repairs
Hawaiʻi officials have unveiled a groundbreaking, state-backed loan program to help condominium associations.
Section of Highway 19 to shut down Friday for forensic crash investigation
Traffic on Highway 19 between mile markers 65 and 66 will be affected Friday morning as Kawaihae Road temporarily closes for a detailed investigation into a recent fatal collision.
Episode 47 of the Kīlauea eruption ended early Friday morning
The latest Big Island volcano eruption with vibrant lava fountaining from the north vent of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater lasted nine hours before pausing again.
Kona man indicted on drug, firearm charges following joint local, federal narcotics investigation
The suspect was initially arrested last month after the Hawai‘i Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Federal Bureau of Investigation collaborated on a narcotics investigation and executed search warrants on April 22.
Hawai‘i County purchases Honolulu Landing along Big Island’s Puna coast
The $3.7 million acquisition occurred through the county’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program.
Kona police invite community to an ʻāina-centered scavenger hunt Saturday morning
Join Miss Aloha Hawaiʻi Scarlette Burnham-Rosario and the Hawaiʻi Police Department for a beachfront scavenger hunt to help clean the coastline at 7 a.m. this Saturday.
Precursory lava flows have begun at Kīlauea
The onset of episode 47 lava fountaining is forecasted at any time.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, concerts and more
There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.
Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to help build their long-term success.
Water service to be temporarily shut off for portions of Honoka‘a
Areas to be affected are the North side of Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) between Mud Lane and former Camp Honokāia, including Mud Lane, Mālie Place and Pali Road.
