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Big Island police investigating after man is shot in his Hawaiian Acres driveway
Witnesses who were visiting the victim’s residence told police that a vehicle drove partially up the driveway and the 39-year-old victim was shot when he went to ask who was there.
Free Amelia Earhart Girls in Engineering Day on Jan. 27
This free program is underwritten by the Zonta Club of Hilo, whose mission is to build a better world for women and girls. Funding support was also provided by the County of Hawai‘i.
Big Island Now poll results: Voters have lots of ideas for last-minute holiday gifts
For those still shopping for gifts to give on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, your time is up!
Hawai‘i County leading state in tackling housing shortage
3,884 building permits issued for single-family homes in five-year span.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority releases November Hotel Performance Report
The report’s findings utilized data compiled by STR, Inc., which conducts the largest and most comprehensive survey of hotel properties in the Hawaiian Islands.
Some state funding for Kīlauea recovery community grants may be needed for Hawaiʻi County projects
In the second round of grant awards through the Kīlauea Recovery Program, 15 out of the 38 applicants were informed last week that their projects were recommended for funding, but that the grant award would be less than the original request.
Magnitude-4.1 earthquake rattles Big Island
The quake is of uncertain origin but most likely was caused by the bending of the lithosphere beneath Kīlauea volcano. It had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa volcano or Kīlauea.
Luana Hospitality Group promotes Furuto-Mears to VP, Berry to culinary director
Luana Hospitality Group is comprised of Huggo’s, On the Rocks, KAI Eats + Drinks in Kona and Lava Lava Beach Club Waikōloa on the Big Island and Lava Lava Beach Club on Kaua‘i.
Hawai‘i County announces annual youth track and field meets
Participants are limited to two meets and three events per meet. If participants are entering more than one event, they cannot enter exclusively running events or exclusively field events but must choose at least one of each.
Mostly bright Hawaiian Christmas Day expected for Big Island
Baby, it’s been chilly and wet outside for about the past week, but the forecast calls for increased sunshine and fewer showers through the holiday weekend, but no snow on the mauna.
Jury finds methamphetamine trafficker guilty of conspiracy and attempted possession of methamphetamine
Luis Miguel Castro Alavez conspired with persons in Hawai‘i, California and Mexico to distribute methamphetamine in Hawai‘i.
5 men and 1 woman arrested in Big Island warrant sweep
The warrant sweep was conducted by officers from HPD’s Hāmākua Community Policing Section, Area I Crime Reduction Unit, Criminal Investigation Section, and Vice Section.
Big Island coach accused of sexually assaulting student
The alleged abuse occurred between 2019 and 2022. The victim was 13 years old at the time.
Update: Portion of Highway 19 closed for landslide now open
A landslide closed the portion of roadway for several hours.
Hawai’i Wildlife Conservation Stamp Contest opens
Artwork sought to feature the Melanistic Mutant (blue) Pheasant and a Hawaiian forest bird.
Volcano Watch: A pupu platter of earthquakes
Thousands of earthquakes occur every year in Hawaiʻi. These earthquakes are monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and fall into three main classes: volcanic, tectonic and mantle.
Kīlauea Avenue/Keawe Street rehab project in Hilo nearly 50% complete
The project on the one-way roadway in the downtown area of the Big Island community is still on track to be completed by August 2024, barring any future delays.
Police continue search for missing Pa‘auilo woman
Gibson has not been seen or heard from since early November 2023, when a family member went to check on her at her residence in the Kalōpā area off of Highway 19, near the 39-mile marker.
National Park Service completes Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Air Tour Management Plan
The plan provides for the continuation of air tours at reduced levels over the park and within a half-mile of its boundary to protect natural and cultural resources, wilderness, the integrity of Native Hawaiian sacred sites and ceremonial areas, and visitor experiences.
Police seeking Ocean View man wanted on warrant
Dorson Behrendt, who also goes by the name “Buddy,” is described as 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair.