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Keiki Caucus outlines priorities for 2023 state legislative session
The legislative priorities of the Keiki Caucus for 2023 include a bill introduced by Big Island state Rep. Jeanné Kapela.
Video, photos: Winter wonderland on Hawaiʻi Island summits — spewing lava, too
Winter storm warnings continue through 6 p.m. Monday for the summits of Maunakea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island.
Driver suffers severe injuries after nearly hitting pedestrian in North Kona
A 31-year-old man, originally from Wisconsin, was driving a convertible in North Kona when he nearly struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk and then crashed.
Kaua’i beach closed to remove 120,000-pound beached whale
Three excavators have been working to try to remove the 56-foot-long, 120,000-pound deceased sperm whale from a beach on Kaua’i.
Little fire ants invading Kaua‘i; Big Island already knows their destruction
Little fire ants are native to Central and South America, but have colonized the globe. Kaua‘i is now grappling with several back-to-back infestations.
Hilo’s music festival Hoʻolauleʻa returned with 20 bands, food, thousands of revelers
The energy in Downtown Hilo was elevated no matter where you looked and everyone was along for the ride Saturday night with the return of the East Hawaiʻi musical festival
Hawai‘i Police release weekly list of outstanding warrants
Some individuals on the list may have the matters cleared up in the future, resolving any potential penalties.
Big Island families, individuals sleeping in cars, benches, bushes tell their stories
The past week, the nonprofit Hope Services hit the streets, parks, beaches, bushes and parking lots on the Big Island looking for homeless people to take the federally mandated Point in Time Count survey.
Update: Flood advisory downgraded to flood watch for Big Island
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Big Island that is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
County to host free residential hazardous waste collection events
The events offer residents the opportunity to conveniently dispose of acceptable household hazardous waste in a manner that protects public health and the environment.
Weekly lane closures announced for Hawaii Hawai‘i Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.
Pigs destroy 62 albatross eggs at Kaua’i refuge nesting sites
A Laysan Albatross was rescued at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on Kaua’i in what experts believe was due to a pig destroying her egg and causing yoke to get on her feathers.
Video: Dead sperm whale washes ashore at Kaua‘i beach, officials responding
Native Hawaiian practitioners have been conducting cultural protocols as heavy equipment is attempting to move the 56-foot, 60-ton carcass onto the beach.
Hawai‘i police officer recognized for work in recovering a stolen vehicle in Kona
The officer was recognized during an awards ceremony put on by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee at Huggo’s on the Rocks in Kona, on Jan. 4.
Federal funds sought for Mauna Loa eruption’s damage, expenses
The request for a federal disaster declaration comes on the heels of one-day, onsite inspection Jan. 5 by an 11-person team of state and federal emergency management officials of damages and impacts caused by the eruption of Mauna Loa.
Hawai‘i police renew request in locating wanted woman in connection to custody interference case
Hawai‘i police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance with locating Tara Lasham, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning relative to a custodial interference investigation.
21-year-old with schizophrenia indicted for murdering grandparents in their Hilo home
Cheryl Ho called Hilo police and told them her 21-year-old schizophrenic son Joshua was having an episode and yielding a knife, but by the time Hawai’i Island police arrived it was too late.
East Hawai‘i Master Gardeners Plant Sale blooms again
The first in-person sale since before the COVID-19 pandemic will feature succulents, perennial edibles, natives, seed starts from the University of Hawai‘i, ornamentals, pollinator plants, seeds and more.
Stolen Hawaiian feather helmet still missing; can you identify person in image?
The stolen mahiole was created by renowned local artist Rick San Nicolas, who sold it to the hotel several years ago.
Soldiers volunteer to help Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i prep for summer camps
The volunteer effort follows the unit’s annual exercise, Operation PIKO, at Pōhakuloa Training Area.
