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A portion of Bayfront Highway in Hilo is temporarily closed

This story will be updated when more information is provided.

High winds expected throughout the state and Big Island summits

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northerly winds will strengthen today into advisory levels for most mountains along the western and eastern slopes of each island.

Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa 2022: A retrospective on the early hours of the eruption

Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times since 1843. Each eruption started in Mokuʻāweoweo, and likely the south caldera area.

Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help finding teens reported as runaways last year

Anyone with information on the girls’ whereabouts is asked to call 808-935-3311.

Major construction begins at Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Contractors have fenced off Jaggar Museum, the former US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory buildings at Uēkahuna and part of the parking lot.

Police arrest Honoka‘a man wanted on outstanding warrants

Police asked the public to be on the lookout for Gambill last week due to the outstanding warrants, warning that he was considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Weekly DUI stats: 23 arrested on Big Island roads

So far this year, there have been 78 DUI arrests compared with 91 during the same period last year, a decrease of 14.3%.

Waipi‘o Valley Road temporarily closing for fiber optic cable installation

The infrastructure upgrade aims to enhance communication capabilities and provide improved internet services to the residents and businesses in the area.

Kīlauea alert level remains elevated; magma movement means ‘possibility’ of eruption

Based on past historical activity, this event is much more likely to continue as an intrusion, but there is still a possibility of it ending in an eruption.

IVF World Sprint Championship canoe races coming back to Big Island in August

The international canoe racing event to be hosted in Hilo promises to be a showcase of competitive excellence and the vibrant culture of Hawaiʻi.

Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 1-7: 31st Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, Malasada 5K and Spring Festa, live music, Kona Icon 2024 auditions, comedian Augie Tulba and much more

The first week of February 2024 is once again packed full of events for the whole family.

Hawai‘i County announces second-round recipients for Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program

Hawai‘i County officially announced the recipients of the second round of grants awarded for the Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program totaling $3.3 million.

Update: 15-year-old boy previously reported as runaway located, but runs away again

Kingston Rikar was located Jan. 29 in good health, but ran away again the same day.

Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for Onekahakaha Beach swimming area in Hilo

Water sample retesting results show that enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.

Hawai‘i Island police investigate death of Ocean View woman

First responders found the woman in her yard not breathing. She had recently stopped her pet dog from attacking her pet goat.

Schatz introduces bill to raise federal employee pay across the nation

Workers did receive a 4.6% pay raise in 2023 and a 5.2% raise in 2024. Nonetheless, federal employee pay increases have failed to keep pace with rising labor and living costs.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 67-year-old man

The man was last seen in the Volcano area.

Hawai‘i Police Department hosts second annual HI-PAL T-ball tournament

A total of 19 teams participated in the two-day tournament Jan. 27-28 at Kawananakoa Gym in the Keaukaha community of Hilo, with the Lincoln Wreckers Gold clinching first place and the West Side Hammers scoring second.

Alert level increases at Kīlauea with movement of magma in the subsurface

According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity will lead to an eruption.

House Majority introduces bill package for 2024 Hawaiʻi Legislative Session

The nine-bill package is aimed at addressing several critical issues throughout the state, including affordable housing, homelessness, mental health licensure, electric vehicles and more.
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