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Firefighters Respond to Third Structure Fire in E. Hawai‘i This Week
No injuries were reported after a Pāhoa home was destroyed in a structure fire late Wednesday night.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive Goes Virtual
The U.S. Postal Service’s food drive in Hawai‘i, “Stamp Out Hunger,” is going virtual.
Foundation Beneath Privately-Owned Ka‘ū Roadway Compromised
Old Cane Haul Road above Pāhala Town is closed due to a large hole that has compromised its foundation, authorities reported.
Baby Formula Recall Hits Stores Across U.S.
Supply disruptions and a massive safety recall of baby formula in the U.S. has led to many products being taken off store shelves leaving families scrambling.
17 Motorists Arrested for DUI
Seventeen motorists were arrested for DUI during the week of May 2-8, according to Hawaiʻi police.
HPD Investigates Auto-Pedestrian Crash in Hilo
An adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle this morning on Hualalai Street in Hilo.
Weekly COVID Update: 718 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 5,768 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 11, bringing the statewide total to 258,422.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Selected For ‘Park For Every Classroom’ Pilot Program
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is one of eight parks tabbed to be part of a national pilot program focused on climate change education.
‘Bake Squad’ Star Headlines 2022 Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala
The star of a Netflix TV series is headlining the 2022 Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala with a special treat that’s all about the textures.
Coast Guard Pulls 1 Mariner, 2 Dogs Aboard Disabled Vessel to Shore
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter William Hart assisted one mariner and two dogs aboard the disabled 32-foot sailboat Wind Rush north of O‘ahu, Monday.
PO Box Section at Paʻauilo Post Office to Be Temporarily Closed
Customers of the Paʻauilo Post Office are being notified that the PO Box section, parcel lockers and mail drop slot will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction work.
Legislature Passes Measure to Support Pilot Program for Women’s Court
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary applauded the Hawaii State Legislature for its support of a three-year pilot program to create a Women’s Court.
Legislature Passes Measures to Protect State’s Natural Resources
The state Legislature, among many other priorities during the 2022 legislative session, took action to be a better steward of the environment.
Big Island Job Openings: Featured Positions From May 1 to 10
Big Island Now’s featured jobs from May 1 to 10. Add your job listing.
Hawaiʻi Film Festival Announces This Year’s Winners
The Fourth Annual Made in Hawaiʻi Film Festival closed out its Hilo portion of the event on Sunday, May 8, with an awards ceremony at the Hilo Palace Theater.
Instability Ushered in by Trade Winds Causes Rainy April on Big Island
April definitely put the “rainy” in the 2021-22 rainy season.
Celebration of Life Lantern Floating Event Returns to Reeds Bay
The Celebration of Life Lantern Floating Event returns after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Captain Cook Name Change Proposal Shelved
A resolution that requested the U.S. Census Bureau to change the name of the South Kona community of Captain Cook to its original name, Ka‘awaloa, stalled this legislative session.
2 Nā‘ālehu Homes Destroyed in Structure Fire
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Nā‘ālehu late Monday night where two single family homes were on fire.
No Injuries Reported Following Hilo Structure Fire
No injuries were reported following a residential structure fire in Hilo Monday afternoon, May 9.
