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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.
Monthly outdoor siren test scheduled for Thursday
The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the Hawai‘i Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
Winds atop Maunakea and Mauna Loa have fallen below advisory criteria.