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Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to help build their long-term success.
Water service to be temporarily shut off for portions of Honoka‘a
Areas to be affected are the North side of Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) between Mud Lane and former Camp Honokāia, including Mud Lane, Mālie Place and Pali Road.
Man faces charges for endangered marine mammal harassment
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk of Washington faces charges related to harassing an endangered monk seal by throwing a rock at it on Maui.
Neighbor Islands see progress in sheltering more people experiencing homelessness
The 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count showed unsheltered families have decreased by 91% from 2018 to 2026 on the Big Island, nonprofit leaders said.
UPDATE: Kīlauea Avenue open between Puainako and Ohe streets in South Hilo
This alert is due to a downed utility pole that is expected to take about two hours, until around 3 p.m., to clear.
Alert level raised at Kīlauea as eruptive episode is imminent, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports
Webcam observations of small spatter bursts indicate that lava is close to the surface in the eruptive vents, according to a report from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory this morning.
Scholarships available for Hawai‘i County students pursuing health care careers
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital has unveiled a range of scholarships for Hawai‘i Island students eyeing careers in healthcare.
Weekly DUI arrests on Big Island roadways total 11 for April 27 through May 3
Most of the arrests occurred in Kona, where five were taken into custody.
Public invited to attend board meeting for update on cleanup efforts in Former Waikōloa Maneuver Area
At the meeting, the public will receive an update on the progress of restoration activities in the South Kohala area.
UPDATE: Authorities locate missing 13-year-old girl in good health
Authorities safely located 13-year-old Vasconcellos following an endangered missing child alert issued earlier Tuesday.
Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files for Lt. Governor race
No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.
Business briefs for May 12: Hilo business owners awarded, Fairmont Orchid has a new manager, Hawaiʻi Island Health Center CEO to start in the fall
Big Island businesses experience success and leadership changes.
Fountaining episode at Kīlauea predicted to start this week
The forecast window for episode 47, based on tilt data, suggests that lava fountaining will occur again sometime between Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14, with later today or tomorrow most likely.
Amount of jobs in Hawaiʻi decrease by 1,700 on average each year
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, March unemployment rates in Hawaiʻi increased slightly to 2.4%.
Second monthly meeting promotes safety awareness for Puna’s kūpuna
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is hosting the second Kūpuna Watch meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 in Mountain View.
Letter carriers gather donations for Hawaiʻi Island’s largest food drive
The 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collected thousands of pounds of nonperishable food items to combat food insecurity, which affects 40% of island residents.
Friends, family raise funds to bring remains of Virginia man home after fatal Big Island crash
Money raised will go toward helping the victim’s parents travel to the Big Island to bring their son and his belongings back to Virginia.
Health officials warning about potent kratom-derived products called 7-OH in Hawaiʻi
Big Island residents are being cautioned about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine known as “7-OH,” a potent opioid-like substance marketed as “enhanced kratom,” which poses serious health risks.
Florida woman dies after snorkeling incident at Hōnaunau Bay
Authorities are investigating a tragic snorkeling incident at Hōnaunau Bay in South Kona that resulted in the death of Mindy Morris, 65, of Panama City, Florida.
UPDATE: Search ends safely after Dillon Parent located in good health
Dillon Parent was found safe on May 11, marking the successful conclusion of a community-assisted search effort.
