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Illness aboard Queen Victoria cruise ship contained, state officials say
The vessel, slated to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12, is not considered a threat to the people of Hawai‘i.
Update: Earthquake that struck Big Island has been downgraded to magnitude 5.7
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the earthquake had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.
Meet the growers at free Plant People Road Show on Saturday
The bi-annual sale on Saturday offers attendees the chance to talk directly to members of the local nursery community.
Volcano Watch — Another intrusion southwest of Kīlauea’s summit
On Feb. 3, 2024, a team of HVO scientists documented new ground cracks in three areas of the Maunaiki Trail in the Ka‘ū Desert, caused by the intrusion southwest of Kīlauea’s summit caldera.
County Council drives ahead with new funding bill for study to identify alternate routes in Puna
The goal of the study and any future infrastructure, which is not a part of the proposed funding measure, is to find where other roadways could be placed in the district to help alleviate the longstanding issue of traffic congestion and increase capacity for evacuation in the event of a natural disaster and emergency response.
Several passengers and crew members fall ill on cruise ship set to dock in Honolulu
The illnesses appear to have occurred during the ship’s voyage between Florida and San Francisco from Jan. 22 to Feb. 6.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police find missing at-risk man
The man was last seen in Pāhoa on Opelu Street.
20 motorists arrested for DUI from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4
Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
Six months have passed since the deadly Maui wildfires; Gov. Green provides update
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen join SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and other government agencies highlighted progress made over the past six months, current efforts, and the path forward for Maui’s recovery.
Bill proposing to lower state’s blood alcohol content threshold clears House committee
The decision comes after the committee received testimony – written and oral – in overwhelming support of HB1935 earlier this week.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 8-14: Chinese New Year, Valentine’s events abound, but don’t miss annual Wiliwili Festival and more
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Lunar New Year? Need a date idea for your Valentine? We’ve got you covered.
Hilo grandmother of girl who starved to death pleads no contest
After nearly seven years in custody awaiting trial, a Hilo woman has pleaded no contest to manslaughter in the death of her 9-year-old granddaughter.
Update: Bacteria levels detected in waters at Kailua Pier no longer exceed threshold
Levels of 500 per 100 mL were detected during routine beach monitoring.
Update: High surf advisory for Big Island’s east-facing shores canceled
According to the advisory, surf is 7 to 10 feet high.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police find one of 2 teen runaways
Police ask anyone with information on either runaway’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Big Island Press Club now accepting scholarship applications
Each year, the Big Island Press Club Scholarship Foundation awards thousands of dollars to college students pursuing journalism and related fields in higher education.
Hawai‘i County Council presents resolution urging lawmakers to increase penalties for vicious dog attacks
During Tuesday’s Government Operations and External Affairs Committee meeting, the family of Bob Northrop, an Ocean View man who died after being mauled by a pack of dogs in August, testified in favor of Resolution 430-24.
Five students suspended following altercation at Hilo High School
The Hawai‘i Police Department has slammed videos “popularizing and overplaying” the incident on social media.
Captain Cook man gets 15 years in prison for 2023 robbery, burglary at Kahuku Gift Shop
Derick Camacho assaulted and bound the gift shop owner’s hands and feet with tape before he was subdued by responding police officers.