News
Boy Scouts of America React to Fatal Accidental Shooting during Troop Activity
Authorities continue to investigate the death of a juvenile after a shooting incident over the weekend at Camp Honokāia near Honoka‘a.
Rat Lungworm Can Be Transmitted by Many More Than Just Slugs, Snails
New research shows that slugs and snails aren’t the only creatures that can transmit rat lungworm disease.
Hawaiian Electric Asks Big Island Customers to Conserve Power
Hawaiian Electric customers on the Big Island are being asked by the utility company to conserve electricity from 5-9 p.m. each night this week.
HI-5 Redemption Center at Volcano Transfer Station to Close
It looks like residents of the Volcano area will need to find a new place to take their recyclables.
Police: Child Killed in Apparent Gun Accident
Big Island police are investigating following an apparent gun accident during the weekend that involved a child.
Update: Kona Man Accused of Following Minor into School Bathroom Held on $10K Bail
A Big Island man faces several charges following two separate incidents earlier this month, one of which involved a weapon at a West Hawai‘i elementary school.
Update: Bail Reduced for N. Kohala Man Charged With First-Degree Assault
A Big Island man faces a felony assault charge stemming from an altercation earlier this month at a Kailua-Kona business.
Update: Mental Health Exam Ordered for Suspect Shot by Police to Determine Fitness
Charges have been filed against a Mountain View man who was shot by police in downtown Hilo after walking toward them wielding a knife last week.
Late Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter Design Released
Designs for the late Edith Kanakaʻole quarter have been released.
Hilo Community Players Invites Community to Disney in The Park
The community is cordially invited to a tea party picnic in the park this weekend in Hilo.
Vote Now Hawaiʻi! UH-Mānoa Up For Top Esports Team
A University of Hawai’i program has been nominated as one of the best in North America and now it needs the public’s help to claim the crown.
UH Cancer Center Researcher Awarded $2.8M to Develop E-Cigarette Intervention For Rural Youth
A researcher at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center was awarded nearly $3 million to develop and evaluate school-based, culturally-grounded e-cigarette prevention intervention for youth who live in rural parts of the state.
Group Seeks Funds For Preservation of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
A group dedicated to managing and preserving nearly 33,000 acres of native montane rain forest on the windward slopes of Maunakea, including the endangered birds that live there, is asking the community to assist with its efforts by donating to the cause.
Kaiser Mental Health Workers to Hit Picket Line Second Time This Year
Mental health therapists at Kaiser Permanente clinics across the state will begin an open-ended strike starting next week.
Hilo-Bound Traveler Found with Suspected 2 Pounds of Meth in Carry-On at Daniel K. Inouye Airport
A 43-year-old woman was reportedly found with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine in her carry-on bag at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport while attempting to travel from Honolulu to Hilo this week.
Watch: Kona Home Destroyed in Evening Blaze
No injuries were reported after a two-story home in Kona was destroyed in a blaze Friday night.
Pepe‘ekeo Man Faces Attempted Meth Distribution Charges
A Pepe‘ekeo man was arrested and charged with the attempted distribution of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine and heroin.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Leeward Sections of Hawaiian Islands
A red flag warning is in effect starting at 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. for leeward sections of all the islands.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 27 to Sept. 2
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announces lane closures for Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.
Honoka‘a Man Found Guilty as Charged After Filming Teen Girl Showering
A Kona jury found a Honoka‘a man guilty as charged for violation of privacy after filming a teenage girl taking a shower about four years ago.
