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Voyage Update: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia Sail Through Southern End of Doldrums
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are approximately 1,120 nautical miles into their journey to French Polynesia and about 90 to 95 miles west of the reference course to Tahiti.
Report of Vehicle Fire in Puna Leads to Discovery of Structure Engulfed in Flames
Big Island first responders were dispatched Tuesday, April 26, after a report of a vehicle fire in Puna but instead found a structure ablaze.
Waiākea High Takes Top Honors at ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition
A Big Island high school recently took top honors in Hawai‘i’s largest and oldest video contest for keiki.
Ige Announces $328M Settlement in Hawaiian Home Lands Case
The state is looking to settle a 23-year-old Hawaiian Home Lands class action lawsuit.
Roth, County Sued Over Waipi‘o Valley Road Closure
A community organization filed a lawsuit against the county, Mayor Mitch Roth and Public Works Director Ikaika Rodenhurst, claiming that the emergency Waipi‘o Valley Road closure is unlawful to all but a select few people.
Kona Woman Arrested, Charged After Police Recover Drugs With Estimated Street Value of $300K
A Big Island woman is facing a litany of drug and firearms charges following her arrest at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport.
Chief Justice Seeks Public Comment on Nominees For District Family Court Vacancies
There are two vacancies in the District Family Court of the 3rd Circuit on the Big Island, and Hawai‘i Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is seeking public comment on nominees to fill those positions.
Service Member Dies in Off Duty Incident Aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii
A U.S. Marine stationed at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, or MCBH, in Honolulu, died while swimming in the waters near North Beach, authorities confirmed.
Big Island Police Arrest 23 Motorists for DUI
Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Puna Man Charged With Murder, Assault
A Big Island man faces a murder charge following the discovery of a badly burned body Saturday, April 23, in Puna.
Big Island Business Wins Mahi‘ai Match-Up Competition
A Big Island business is one of three winners of the Kamehameha Schools Mahi‘ai Match-Up agricultural business plan competition.
Kailua-Kona Post Office to Host Two-Day Job Fair
The U.S. Postal Service is seeking nearly 30 new employees for four Big Island post offices and is providing an opportunity for those interested to apply.
Volunteers Remove Invasive Weeds, Restore Native Plants on Maunakea
Continuing efforts to protect the natural resources on Maunakea, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship recently hosted an event to remove and help control invasive plants around the Maunakea Visitor Information Station as part of an extended Earth Day celebration.
Missing Kaʻū Man Found in Kailua-Kona
Police have located 61-year-old Paul Calverase of Kaʻū, who was previously reported missing.
Missing Hilo Teen Located in Good Health
Cherish Ahulau-Kaleo was located at the end of last week in good health.
Police Seek Information About Kona Traffic Incident
Big Island police are piecing together what happened during a traffic incident last weekend in Kona and are asking for the public’s assistance.
Charles ‘Sparky’ Kawamoto Swim Stadium Reopens
The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo is reopened after it briefly closed last week due to a mechanical issue.
Hilo Man Charged Following Crash that Left Motorcyclist in Critical Condition
A Hilo man was arrested and charged in connection to a two-car crash last week that left a motorcyclist critically injured.
Inaugural Waikoloa Lei Day Festival Scheduled at Resort, Kings’ Shops, Queens’ Marketplace
The public is invited to learn and celebrate the art of lei-making during the inaugural Waikoloa Lei Day Festival.
