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Man Killed in Fatal Crash at HVNP Entrance Identified
The man who was killed in a fatal crash Tuesday, April 19, at the entrance of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been identified as 21-year-old Big Island resident Seth White.
Kawamoto Swim Stadium Temporarily Closes for Repairs
The “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo is temporarily closed due to the unexpected shutdown of the pool’s filtration system over the weekend.
DOH Reminds 45 to 75-Year-Olds ‘Now is the Time’ to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is reminding individuals between the ages of 45 and 75 that “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer.
Road Closures for Merrie Monarch Festival Begin at Noon
Periodic road closures for the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo are slated to start today at noon.
Weekly COVID Update: 150 New Infections Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,736 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 20, bringing the statewide total to 245,035.
DWS Water Education Kit Commemorates Earth Day
In commemoration of Earth Day on Friday, April 22, the Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai‘i, is launching a virtual education program that provides tools and resources so keiki can learn about their drinking water, and the importance of protecting its quality and quantity.
All Lanes of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo Again Open
Motorists are being advised that one lane of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo is closed.
Police Seek Missing Kurtistown Man
Big Island police are asking for help from the public in the search for a missing man.
Former Maui Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Child Enticement
A former Maui Police Officer pleaded guilty in federal court to attempted child enticement Tuesday.
Man Dies Following Traffic Collision in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
A man has died following a traffic collision in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Expert: Night is Becoming Less Dark, And That’s Not a Good Thing
Members of the Hawai‘i County Council on Tuesday, April 19, heard about a valuable economic and cultural resource that is slowly disappearing on the Big Island — the darkness of night.
Watch: Birth of Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Captured on Camera
The birth of a Hawaiian monk seal pup at a North Shore beach on Oʻahu was caught on camera last week.
‘Flash’ Star Arrested Again on Big Island
Ezra Miller, known for playing “The Flash,” was arrested again on Hawai‘i, according to police.
You Are Now Free to Fly Maskless: Here’s What Airlines Are Doing in Wake of Ruling
Monday’s ruling by a federal judge against the Biden administration’s mask mandate quickly and dramatically reshaped U.S. air travel, as a number of carriers said face coverings are now optional for travelers aboard their aircraft.
Join Hōkūleʻa, Hikanalia on Virtual Voyage to Tahiti
The crews of Hōkūleʻa and her sister canoe Hikanalia on their way to Tahiti and those at home can now follow their voyage virtually.
Highway 11 in Ka’ū Now Open
Police reported at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday that Highway 11, which was closed earlier due to a vehicle collision in Ka’u near the 28 mile marker, near the entrance to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, is now reopened.
Update: Water at Pālamanui Campus has Been Restored
The Hawaiʻi Community College campus at Pālamanui in Kailua-Kona is without water.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled Next Week
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying customers in two areas of the Big Island that it will conduct two fire hydrant flow tests next week.
15 Motorists Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Highway 180 in Honalo Now Open
Highway 180 North of Kona Coffee Villas in Honalo reopened around 7:30 p.m.
