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24 Motorists Arrested For DUI
Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Announces Flight Operations For June
These flight operations are necessary for management of the park.
Police: South Point Road Now Open Between Highway 11 And Kamaoa Road
Big Island police reported at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday that South Point Road between Kamaoa Road and Highway 11 is again open to all traffic.
Ka‘ū Woman Charged in Arson Investigation
A Big Island woman faces arson charges following an investigation into a structure fire in Nā‘ālehu.
Hawaiian Electric: Hurricane Season Is Here — Are You Prepared?
Hurricane season for the Central Pacific starts today and runs through the end of November. Hawaiian Electric wants customers to be prepared.
Tragic Texas School Shooting Sends Shockwaves Through Big Island Community
The elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, sent shockwaves through communities throughout the nation, including on the Big Island.
UH-Hilo Center For Maunakea Stewardship ʻOhana Commended
The team entrusted with the many facets of stewardship of Maunakea were recently honored during a meeting of the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
High Surf Advisory Now in Effect For South-Facing Shores
The high surf warning that had been effect for south-facing shores of the Big Island was canceled; however, there still remains some threat.
Māhukona Beach Park to Temporarily Close for Community Workday
Māhukona Beach Park in North Kohala will be temporarily closed on Sunday, June 5, for a community workday.
Weekly COVID Update: 966 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 8,125 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 1, bringing the statewide total to 282,619.
WCA to Host Virtual Candidate Forums for Gubernatorial, Lieutenant Gov Races
Ahead of the primary election, the Waimea Community Association will be hosting virtual candidate forums for the gubernatorial and lieutenant governor races this month.
Keck Observatory Technical Developer Wins Top Astronomical Award
Dr. Peter Wizinowich, chief of technical development at W. M. Keck Observatory, has been awarded the 2022 American Astronomical Society Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation.
NWS: Surf Advisory Upgraded to Warning
The current high surf advisory throughout the state was upgraded to a high surf warning through Wednesday at noon.
Puna Woman Arrested in Custodial Interference Case
A Big Island woman faces charges in connection with a custodial interference case that began late last year.
New Land-Based Acoustic Receivers Installed on Kona Coast Allowing Experts to Improve Animal Tracking
The Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology shark research group recently installed land-based acoustic receivers, called motes, on high ground at three sites along the Kona Coast.
Council to Consider Measure That Proposes to Prohibit Non-Mineral Sunscreen
A bill that would prohibit some types of sunscreen on the Big Island in an effort to help protect the environment, especially coral reefs, has garnered the support of hundreds.
Man Dies Following Explosion at Puna Home
An early morning explosion Saturday, May 28, at a Puna home that critically wounded a Big Island man who later died from his injuries is under investigation by island police and federal authorities.
Police Seek Missing Ocean View Woman
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Ocean View woman.
Bill That Would Limit Future Governors’ Emergency Powers Hits Ige’s Desk
A bill that would limit a Hawai‘i governor’s emergency powers after 60 days has reached Gov. David Ige’s desk for signature.
